Arms of Peter Donald Beatty
Arms of Peter Donald Beatty
Blazon
Gules a chevron Ermine between in chief two suns in splendour and in base a St. John’s wort flower Or;
Symbolism
The colours and the chevron recall existing Beatty arms in Scotland and Ireland. The chevron suggests highlands and dales, and represents Mr. Beatty’s highland ancestry and his mother’s maiden name, Dales. The suns symbolize his two sons, while the St. John’s wort blossom symbolizes his service in the St. John Ambulance. As St. John’s wort has been used for centuries as a treatment for various psychological conditions, it also represents his academic training and professional employment in psychology and social work.
Crest of Peter Donald Beatty
Blazon
Issuant from a coronet of maple leaves and fleurs-de-lis a lynx Ermine winged and holding in its dexter paw a sword Or;
Symbolism
The lynx honours Mr. Beatty’s father who served in 438 (Wildcat) Squadron of the Royal Canadian Air Force. Its wings signify the love of flying that Mr. Beatty shared with his father, and their common qualification as pilots. The sword represents Mr. Beatty’s own military service. The maple leaves and the fleurs de lis identify Mr. Beatty as a proud Canadian and a committed believer in Canadian cultural duality.
Motto of Peter Donald Beatty
Blazon
ACTA SOLUM REFERUNT GLORIA NIHIL;
Symbolism
The Latin motto means “The deed is everything, the glory is naught”.
