GREAVES, Kevin W., CD, MD, FRHSC
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SYMBOLISM
OF THE ARMORIAL BEARINGS OF
Kevin W. GREAVES, CD, MD, FRHSCArms: The blue and gold background, separated by a wavy line, suggest the sea and sandy beaches of Barbados, his birthplace and his paternal family's home since the 1600's. The fetterlock originates from the arms of his great-great grandfather, William Grieve (on a fess between three fetterlocks a mullet), and further back to the Scottish family Grierson of Lag (founded in the mid-14th century), who bore the same shield, but with a single fetterlock also as the crest. The three snowflakes in the chief refer to his mother's maiden name, Snowdon, and to her Canadian origin.
Crest: The Seahorse also refers to his Barbadian origins, since it appears on the old colonial seal of the island. The Naval Crown with which the creature is gorged symbolizes his 27 years in the Canadian Naval Reserve and subsequent position with the Navy League of Canada as National Chairman of the Royal Canadian Sea Cadets. The sails in the crown also allude to his enthusiasm for sailing. The Aesculapean staff held by the seahorse refers directly to his profession as a physician, as well as to a significant number of his ancestors and relatives that have followed the same calling.
Motto: Vincula Fidei Laete Fero: I gladly bear the bonds of trust. This is a suitable motto for a family of physicians, who hear many things that should not be heard elsewhere. It is also a canting reference to the main charge, since the Latin "vinculum" can also be translated as "handcuff" or, more anciently, "fetterlock".
Badge: This shows the crest within a circular strap bearing the motto. The strap is secured in base by a fetterlock, the main charge of the arms.
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