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Gary Lee Nelson

Edmonton, Alberta
Grant of Arms
December 15, 2009
Vol. V, p. 486

Arms of Gary Lee Nelson
Arms of Gary Lee Nelson Arms of Gary Lee Nelson

Arms of Gary Lee Nelson

Blazon

Gules a falcon close Argent perched on a yoke, a chief Or;

Symbolism

The falcon standing on a yoke represents service that is done with noble intentions and patience. These figures allude to Mr. Nelson’s contribution in public service to making his community, province and country better. The gold chief evokes the midnight sun of the north of both Norway and Canada, and the diapering effect evokes the Northern Lights.

Crest of Gary Lee Nelson

Blazon

Issuant from a circlet set with wheat-heads Or a lion guardant double-queued erablé Gules holding in its dexter forepaw a lozenge Argent;

Symbolism

In the crest, the lozenge represents a diamond that has passed to Mr. Nelson through generations. The lion stands for strength and defence of values. As well, it also symbolizes both British and Norwegian heritages, a lion being found in arms of those countries. The double tail evokes Mr. Nelson’s two children.

Motto of Gary Lee Nelson

Blazon

INTEGRITAS • FAMILIA • OFFICIUM;

Symbolism

Meaning “Integrity, family, service”.

Background

Canada Gazette Information

The announcement of the letters patent was made on October 23, 2010 in Volume 144, page 2712 of the Canada Gazette.
Letters patent granting heraldic emblems to Gary Lee Nelson Letters patent granting heraldic emblems to Gary Lee Nelson Letters patent granting heraldic emblems to Gary Lee Nelson Letters patent granting heraldic emblems to Gary Lee Nelson

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