- The Governor General of Canada
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James Douglas Gonyou
Brampton, Ontario
Grant of Arms, Flag and Badge, with differences to Jonathan Douglas Gonyou, Kathleen Dawn Spencer, Emily Joy Gonyou, Jesse Douglas Gonyou, Rebekah Jeanette Gonyou, Ethan Michael Spencer and Justin Daniel Spencer
September 15, 2010
Vol. V, p. 544
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Blazon
Arms
Or on a cross nowy Azure three annuli interlaced Or, in the dexter canton a silo Azure;
Crest
A polar bear ensigned by a polar bear cub both statant proper;
Motto
WALK HUMBLY BEFORE YOUR GOD;
Symbolism
Arms
The cross indicates the centrality of the Christian faith in the lives of the Gonyou family. The rings are a Trinitarian symbol. The silo makes reference to the family’s agricultural heritage.
Crest
The polar bears make a reference to Mr. Gonyou’s Canadian heritage. Their position alludes to a game he played with his children.
Motto
WALK HUMBLY BEFORE YOUR GOD is taken from Micah 6:8, the full passage reading: “And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly, to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God”.