- The Governor General of Canada
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Lorne Dwight Clifford
Thunder Bay, Ontario
Grant of Arms, Flag and Badge
November 15, 2018
Vol. VII, p. 127
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Blazon
Arms
Or a chevron Azure between in chief two doves volant respectant and in base a Jerusalem cross Gules;
Crest
A great horned owl wings displayed and inverted proper issuant from a naval crown Gules;
Motto
PRO UTILITATE HOMINUM;
Symbolism
Arms
Blue is a colour associated with policing, and represents Mr. Clifford’s service as a police officer. The doves symbolize peace. The Jerusalem cross represents Mr. Clifford’s faith and his policing service in the Holy Land.
Crest
The owl, as a symbol of wisdom, represents Mr. Clifford’s dedication to sharing knowledge to cadets in the Canadian Armed Forces and as an instructor at the Ontario and Canadian police colleges. The naval crown evokes his service as a naval reservist.
Motto
This Latin phrase, meaning “In the service of humanity,” applies to many areas of Mr. Clifford’s activity and experience.