- The Governor General of Canada
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Gary Lee Nelson
Edmonton, Alberta
Grant of Arms
December 15, 2009
Vol. V, p. 486
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Blazon
Arms
Gules a falcon close Argent perched on a yoke, a chief Or;
Crest
Issuant from a circlet set with wheat-heads Or a lion guardant double-queued erablé Gules holding in its dexter forepaw a lozenge Argent;
Motto
INTEGRITAS • FAMILIA • OFFICIUM;
Symbolism
Arms
The falcon standing on a yoke represents service that is done with noble intentions and patience. These figures allude to Mr. Nelson’s contribution in public service to making his community, province and country better. The gold chief evokes the midnight sun of the north of both Norway and Canada, and the diapering effect evokes the Northern Lights.
Crest
In the crest, the lozenge represents a diamond that has passed to Mr. Nelson through generations. The lion stands for strength and defence of values. As well, it also symbolizes both British and Norwegian heritages, a lion being found in arms of those countries. The double tail evokes Mr. Nelson’s two children.
Motto
Meaning “Integrity, family, service”.
Background
Canada Gazette Information
The announcement of the Letters Patent was made on October 23, 2010, in Volume 144, page 2712 of the Canada Gazette.
Artist Information
Creator(s)
Original concept of Darrel Kennedy, Assiniboine Herald, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority.
Painter
Debra MacGarvie
Calligrapher
Doris Wionzek
Recipient Information
Individual