- The Governor General of Canada
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Robert William Arthur Park
Georgetown, Ontario
Grant of Arms, with differences to Emily Francis Park and Robert Jeffrey Gary Park
July 15, 2013
Vol. VI, p. 252
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Blazon
Arms
Per pale Vert and Or a caltrop counterchanged;
Crest
A crow close proper gorged with a ribbon Vert suspended therefrom a cross Or;
Motto
TRUTH AND LAUGHTER;
Differenced Arms for Emily Francis Park, daughter of Robert William Arthur Park
The Arms of Robert William Arthur Park debruised of a three-point label Argent; This individual will inherit the Arms of the Recipient following his death;
Differenced Arms for Robert Jeffrey Gary Park, son of Robert William Arthur Park
The Arms of Robert William Arthur Park within a bordure counterchanged;
Symbolism
Arms
Found in the arms of Ontario and Sudbury, the green and gold allude to Mr. Park’s province of residence and the city where he attended university. The colours are also those of a computer circuit board, indicating his interest in information technology. Green also suggests a park, a pun on his surname. Gold appears in the arms of Hamilton, where Mr. Park was born. The caltrop, a defensive weapon, represents Mr. Park’s defence of his faith, his friends and his family. With its three lower points coming together into a single upper point, it is also for Mr. Park a Trinitarian symbol, representing his ministry as an Anglican priest.
Crest
The colour of the crow represents the black vestments worn by Canon Park in the exercise of his priestly duties. The cross represents his Christian faith and vocation.
Motto
Not Applicable
Differenced Arms for Emily Francis Park, daughter of Robert William Arthur Park
The symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record.
Differenced Arms for Robert Jeffrey Gary Park, son of Robert William Arthur Park
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 March 22, 2014, in Volume 148, page 655 of the Canada Gazette.
Artist Information
Creator(s)
Original concept of Robert William Arthur Park, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority.
Painter
Lara Claire Berry
Calligrapher
Doris Wionzek
Recipient Information
Individual