- The Governor General of Canada
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Albert James Loof Riley
North Vancouver, British Columbia
Grant of Arms, Flag and Badge, with differences to Joseph Michael Riley and Katherine Elizabeth Riley
November 15, 2007
Vol. V, p. 180
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Blazon
Arms
Or a chevron Gules fretty Or between in chief two maple leaves and in base a lymphad Gules;
Crest
An eagle wings displayed Or, standing on a rock Gules;
Motto
HE ABIDETH ON THE ROCK;
Symbolism
Arms
The design of the arms is based on the arms of the Riley family of Jersey. The chevron symbolizes the eves of a house and alludes to Mr. Riley’s occupation as a construction contractor. It is fretted as a reference to the Loof arms from the Netherlands. The maple leaves represent the Canadian roots of Mr. Riley’s adoptive father, as well as the service of this father in the Canadian Forces. The lymphad appears in the Jersey Riley arms and also alludes to his mother’s surname of Hamilton, since a lymphad appears in the arms of the chief of the clan.
Crest
Mr. Riley operates a company named “Rockridge,” portrayed here by the outcrop of rocks. The eagle has long been a bird of great personal significance to Mr. Riley, suggesting to him freedom, inspiration, and pride.
Motto
The motto is taken from Job 39:27-29, and it reflects his approach to life and relates to the crest.