- The Governor General of Canada
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Kenneth Ross Turriff
Perth, Ontario
Grant of Arms
November 15, 2013
Vol. VI, p. 275
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Blazon
Arms
Azure a pale Or, overall an osprey rising wings elevated and addorsed proper gorged of a coronet vallary Azure;
Crest
A griffin segreant Azure winged and holding in its dexter talon a torch Or enflamed proper;
Motto
PERSISTENCE TRIUMPHS;
Symbolism
Arms
The field of the shield represents the ribbon of the Order of Merit of the Police Forces, the creation of which Dr. Turriff advocated for many years. The osprey with the vallary coronet is inspired by the crest of the Ontario Provincial Police, of which Dr. Turriff was a long-time officer.
Crest
The griffin with torch symbolizes Dr. Turriff’s achievement in and advocacy for continuing education. It is based on the badge of the National Defence College, Kingston, which he attended.
Motto
Not applicable
Background
Canada Gazette Information
The announcement of the Letters Patent was made on March 22, 2014, in Volume 148, page 656 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
Linda Nicholson
Calligrapher
Shirley Mangione
Recipient Information
Individual