- The Governor General of Canada
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Patrick Andrew McEachran Gilligan-Hackett
Vancouver, British Columbia
Grant of Arms, Flag and Badge
June 15, 2017
Vol. VI, p. 728
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Blazon
Arms
Azure a bendlet bretessed between two horses’ heads erased Argent;
Crest
A griffin segreant Azure holding in its dexter claw a sword proper and resting its sinister claw on two chevronels rebated overlapping in fess Argent;
Motto
IN COR MEUM SPEM;
Symbolism
Arms
The diagonal figure represents a ship’s mast and sails, and alludes to Mr. Gilligan-Hackett’s descent from Sir Hugh Allan, of the Allan Line shipping firm. The horses’ heads represent the equestrian interests of Mr. Gilligan-Hackett and his life partner Kim Hart.
Crest
The griffin, expressing vigilance, and the chevron shapes, representing a barrister’s tabs and the “bar” in a courtroom, allude to the occupation of lawyer held by Mr. Gillian-Hackett, his life-partner Kim Hart, and several Hackett relatives. The sword symbolizes the membership of family members in The Black Watch Regiment.
Motto
This Latin phrase, meaning “In my heart, hope,” encapsulates the importance that Kim Hart has played in Mr. Gilligan-Hackett’s life.