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Gary Dale Reamey
Mississauga, Ontario
Grant of Arms, Flag and Badge, with differences to Cole Boston Reamey, Adrian Danielle Reamey and McIntyre Ian Reamey
August 15, 2006
Vol. V, p. 43
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Blazon
Arms
Per fess ogivy Argent and Gules, in chief three fleurs-de-lis in base a martlet counterchanged;
Crest
A redbud tree proper flowered Gules between two beehives Argent;
Motto
TRUTH AND HONOR;
Flag
A standard, the Arms in hoist, the fly Argent charged with the Crest between two representations of the Badge all separated by two bends Argent fimbriated Gules inscribed with the Motto in letters Sable;
Badge
On a gothic portal Gules a beehive Argent;
Differenced Arms for Cole Boston Reamey, son of Gary Dale Reamey
The Arms of Gary Dale Reamey debruised of a three-point label Or; this individual will inherit the Arms of the Recipient following his or her death;
Differenced Arms for Adrian Danielle Reamey, daughter of Gary Dale Reamey
The Arms of Gary Dale Reamey with an escallop Gules in place of the centre fleur-de-lis;
Differenced Arms for McIntyre Ian Reamey, son of Gary Dale Reamey
The Arms of Gary Dale Reamey with an eagle's head Gules in place of the centre fleur-de-lis;
Symbolism
Arms
Red is the colour of Mr. Reamey’s university, Wabash College, with which he remains active. The gothic arches allude to the west façade of Rheims Cathedral in France, from which the name Reamey is likely derived. The fleurs-de-lis refer to his French ancestry, and the martlet resembles the swallow-tailed flycatcher, the state bird of Oklahoma, where Mr. Reamey grew up.
Crest
The redbud tree is the state tree of Oklahoma and thus furthers the imagery of Mr. Reamey’s home state; furthermore, its Latin name, Cercis canadensis, connects it to his adoptive home of Canada. The beehive, a symbol of industry and careful stewardship, refers to Mr. Reamey’s career in investing and wealth management.
Motto
Not applicable
Flag
The symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record.
Badge
The symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record.
Differenced Arms for Cole Boston Reamey, son of Gary Dale Reamey
Cole Boston Reamey, the eldest and heir to the arms, bears the shield with a temporary mark, a yellow “label”, which he will remove when he inherits the arms.
Differenced Arms for Adrian Danielle Reamey, daughter of Gary Dale Reamey
The scallop shell is the symbol associated with St. James (Iago in Spanish) the Greater, and is found in the arms of the city of Santiago, Chile, her birthplace.
Differenced Arms for McIntyre Ian Reamey, son of Gary Dale Reamey
The eagle’s head is a reference to his forename, as eagles are found in Scottish arms of McIntyres.
Background
Canada Gazette Information
The announcement of the Letters Patent was made on November 18, 2006, in Volume 140, page 3687 of the Canada Gazette.
Artist Information
Creator(s)
Original concept of Bruce Patterson, Saguenay Herald, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority.
Painter
Linda Nicholson
Calligrapher
Shirley Mangione
Recipient Information
Individual