- The Governor General of Canada
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William Douglas Kirkwood
Oakville, Ontario
Grant of Arms, Flag and Badge, with differences to Dorothy Kay Kirkwood, Johnathan William Kirkwood, Rena Diane Panetta and Domenic Salvatore Panetta
June 15, 2004
Vol. IV, p. 380
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Blazon
Arms
Gules a pile reversed, on a chief sapiné Argent a bar gemel Gules;
Crest
A musk-ox's head caboshed Gules accorné between two thistles Argent;
Motto
INDUSTRIA SERVITIUM CONSTANTIA;
Symbolism
Arms
The triangular shape alludes to a steeple, and thus to a church or “Kirk”. The tree-like division line refers to the “wood” of Mr. Kirkwood’s name; it also creates the impression of energy and therefore symbolizes his career in telecommunications. The two narrow bands can refer to telephone lines and thus Mr. Kirkwood’s career with Bell Canada; the fact that they are alternating bands of red and white can indicate the bandaging of a wound and therefore first aid. The red and white colours are those of Canada, of the Order of St. John, and of the Red Cross organization.
Crest
The musk-ox is a hardy Canadian animal. The thistles are an indication of Mr. Kirkwood’s Scottish ancestry.
Motto
Meaning “Diligence, service, perseverance”.