- The Governor General of Canada
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John Joseph Fitzpatrick Kennedy
Toronto, Ontario
Grant of Arms, with differences to Daniel Joseph Krongold Kennedy and to Joanna Krongold Kennedy
March 15, 2013
Vol. VI, p. 216
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Blazon
Arms
Argent on a chevron Gules between in chief two cross crosslets fitché Sable and in base an Irish harp embellished proper, an eagle displayed Or;
Differenced Arms for Daniel Joseph Krongold Kennedy, son of John Joseph Fitzpatrick Kennedy
The Arms of John Joseph Fitzpatrick Kennedy debruised by a three-point label Gules; This individual will inherit the Arms of the Recipient following his death;
Differenced Arms for Joanna Krongold Kennedy, daughter of John Joseph Fitzpatrick Kennedy
The Arms of John Joseph Fitzpatrick Kennedy within a bordure Or;
Symbolism
Arms
The red chevron and black cross crosslets fitché are elements found in Scots Kennedy arms to indicate Dr. Kennedy’s membership in this Scots Kennedy clan. The harp represents his Irish heritage. The eagle is the symbol of St. John the Evangelist, and refers to Dr. Kennedy’s first name and to his membership in the Sovereign Military Order of Malta. It also alludes to the American eagle and thus to Dr. Kennedy’s birth and upbringing in New York and his service with the United States Army during the Vietnam War. As eagles are also native to Canada, it further symbolizes his Canadian home.
Differenced Arms for Daniel Joseph Krongold Kennedy, son of John Joseph Fitzpatrick Kennedy
The symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record.
Differenced Arms for Joanna Krongold Kennedy, daughter of John Joseph Fitzpatrick Kennedy
The symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record.
Background
Canada Gazette Information
The announcement of the Letters Patent was made on November 30, 2013, in Volume 147, page 2706 of the Canada Gazette.
Artist Information
Creator(s)
Original concept of John Joseph Fitzpatrick Kennedy, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority.
Painter
Ilona Jurkiewicz
Calligrapher
Shirley Mangione
Recipient Information
Individual