- The Governor General of Canada
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James William Rourke
St. Catharines, Ontario
Grant of Arms, Flag and Badges, with differences to Angela Marie Rourke, Johnathan Robert Wessel, Leanna Eileen Rourke and Kurtis Wayne Harvey
November 15, 2013
Vol. VI, p. 276
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Blazon
Badge
A cross Gules surmounted by a three-towered castle Or enflamed proper;
Symbolism
Badge
The badge for Mr. Rourke combines emblems from his two favourite cities: the red cross from the arms of Montreal and the burning castle from the arms of Dublin. The red cross also represents Mr. Rourke’s service to religious service organizations.