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Rankin Reginald MacGillivray
Dundas, Ontario
Grant of Arms, Flag and Badge, with differences to Spencer MacGillivray
May 15, 2019
Vol. VII, p. 180
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Blazon
Arms
Azure a snowdrop flower between in each corner a like flower proper;
Crest
A skunk passant reguardant holding a thistle proper;
Motto
MEMENTO VIVERE;
Symbolism
Arms
For Mr. MacGillivray, the snowdrop, a flower seemingly fragile but in fact quite strong and resilient, symbolizes humility, purity and hope. The arrangement of the flowers in the corners of the shield suggests the idea of a frame or an enclosure, referring to his career in aviation safety and quality control. Their number represents the members of Mr. MacGillivray’s immediate family.
Crest
An animal that is quiet, shy, patient and determined ‒ which are traits of Mr. MacGillivray’s personality ‒ the skunk thus symbolizes discretion, calm assurance and diplomacy. The thistle represents Mr. MacGillivray’s Scottish heritage.
Motto
This Latin phrase, meaning “Remember to live,” indicates the importance of experiences over possessions for Mr. MacGillivray.