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Ryan Patrick Pannell
Toronto, Ontario
Grant of Arms, Flag and Badge, with differences to Riley George Pannell and Beckett Joseph Pannell
July 15, 2015
Vol. VI, p. 532
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Blazon
Arms
Azure a trident palewise entwined by a Chinese sea-dragon Or;
Crest
A great white shark’s head and skin proper engoulant the helmet;
Motto
ITER MEUM SEQUOR;
Symbolism
Arms
Blue and yellow, as well as the trident, are taken from both the arms of Ukraine, the country of origin of Mr. Pannell’s stepfather, and the flag of Barbados, where Mr. Pannell now lives and has developed charitable programs. The colour blue and the trident also represent the sea, Mr. Pannell’s involvement with ocean conservancy charities, and his ancestors and relatives from the British Isles who were sailors. Blue and gold further refer to the arms of the de Clifford branch of his paternal family, as well as of a branch of his maternal family, the Flournoys, who were goldsmiths and lapidaries in Geneva. The dragon is in honour of Toronto’s Chinatown, where Mr. Pannell grew up, and Chinese culture, which has had considerable impact on his life.
Crest
The shark recalls Mr. Pannell’s life-long fascination with sharks and his ongoing commitment to their study and conservation. It also alludes to his work as a hedge fund manager in international finance, an industry commonly referred to as being “filled with sharks”. Its position over the helm as a trophy symbolizes Mr. Pannell’s survival instinct and ability to meet and overcome diverse challenges.
Motto
Meaning “I follow my own path”, this Latin phrase sums up Mr. Pannell’s insatiable curiosity, ingenuity and constant desire to strive for success.