Arms of Evan James Casselman
Arms of Evan James Casselman
Blazon
Argent a bend wavy Sable between three mortarboards Azure;
Symbolism
The mortarboards allude to Mr. Casselman’s profession as a teacher, and the three of them represent his children. The wavy central stripe recalls the immigration of Mr. Casselman’s ancestors to Canada by sea.
Crest of Evan James Casselman
Blazon
Issuant from a Loyalist military coronet Or a demi-eagle displayed Sable gorged with a collar pendant therefrom a lamp Or enflamed Gules and holding in its beak crocuses and trillium flowers proper;
Symbolism
The black eagle indicates Mr. Casselman’s German heritage. The trillium and prairie crocus refer to his province of birth, Ontario, and to his province of residence, Manitoba. The lamp of learning reinforces the educational symbolism of the arms and motto. The Loyalist military coronet is an indication of Mr. Casselman’s United Empire Loyalist heritage.
Motto of Evan James Casselman
Blazon
SCIRE EST VIVERE;
Symbolism
This Latin phrase means “To know is to live”.
