- The Governor General of Canada
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Jonathan Easey
Vancouver, British Columbia
Grant of Arms, Flag and Badge
June 20, 2024
Vol. VIII, p. 281
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Blazon
Arms
Vert papilloné and semé of palm leaves, on a chief Or masoned a pale Sable charged with a flame Or;
Crest
A harpsichord Or its lid open embellished of olive and oak sprigs all umbrated Vert;
Motto
CU NESCI ARRINESCI;
Flag
Vert papilloné and semé of palm leaves, adextré Or masoned a fess Sable charged with a flame Or;
Badge
Two acorns Or, two saw palmetto fruits Sable and two olives Vert in asterisk;
Symbolism
Arms
The palm motif refers to the saw palmetto, a plant that, for Mr. Easey, evokes memories of childhood. The masonry design refers to the generations of bricklayers and brick makers in his family. For Mr. Easey, the walled garden thus formed is a metaphor of the soul, and the open doorway is an invitation to go beyond oneself and explore the world. Black represents the unknown world yet to be discovered. The flame embodies the search for knowledge and truth, which will always play an important role in Mr. Easey’s life.
Crest
To Mr. Easey, a lifelong musician, the harpsichord represents his passion for Renaissance and Baroque music. The decoration of oak leaves alludes to Mr. Easey’s family origins on his mother’s side, as the oak tree is an ancient Germanic symbol. The olive branches embody his father’s Sicilian heritage.
Motto
This Sicilian phrase means “He who leaves, succeeds.” It advocates that success comes to those who go out in the world, leaving their comfort zone behind.
Flag
The symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record.
Badge
The black palm fruit, green olive and golden acorn repeat the symbolism of the saw palmetto, oak leaf, and olive branch of the Arms and Crest.
Background
Canada Gazette Information
The announcement of the Letters Patent was made on January 1, 1900, in Volume 0, page 0 of the Canada Gazette.
Artist Information
Creator(s)
Original concept of Fabienne Fusade, Miramichi Herald, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority.
Painter
Debra MacGarvie
Calligrapher
Kathy Feig
Recipient Information
Individual