Grand Secretariat: The Chevalier Knox M. Henry, KCStG e: grand.secretary@orderstgeorge.ca

Grand Treasurer: The Chevalier Amerigo Sordi, KGCStG e: grand.treasurer@orderstgeorge.ca

Grand Commander: The Chevalier David R. Clark, KCStG e: grand.commander@orderstgeorge.ca

Chief Herald: The Chevalier Robbie D. Sprules, Lord of Wrentnall, OHG, KGCStG e: chief.herald@orderstgeorge.ca

Foundation Chair: The Chevalier Thomas W. Meredith, KGCStG e: foundation.chair@orderstgeorge.ca

Operations: The Chevalier David M. Cvet, KLW, KGCStG (Deputy Chief Herald) e: deputy.chief.herald@orderstgeorge.ca

Public Relations: The Chevalier Gordon A. Haugh, KCStG e: pr@orderstgeorge.ca

Judiciary: The Chevalier Michael White, KCStG e: judiciary@orderstgeorge.ca

Dean: The Chevalier Karl McClean, KGCStG e: dean@orderstgeorge.ca

Editor’s Note

I would like to encourage members to submit any newsworthy material, events, appointments, awards or Honours received for The Knightly Herald.

Thank you The Chevalier David M. Cvet, KLW, KGCStG

Acting Editor (e: editor@orderstgeorge.ca)

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Patron:

General (Ret’d) Rick Hillier, OC, CMM, MSC, CD, KGCStG

Vice-Patron:

MGen (Ret’d) Lewis MacKenzie CM, OOnt, MSC and Bar, CD, KGCStG

Grand Master:

The Chevalier Gareth J. Green, CD, KGCStG e: grand.master@orderstgeorge.ca

Deputy Grand Master:

The Chevalier Gerard A. Nudds, KGCStG e: deputy.grand.master@orderstgeorge.ca

Grand Chancellor: The Chevalier Joseph Varner, KGCStG e: grand.chancellor@orderstgeorge.ca

Chevalier David R. Murphy, KStG David has donated a significant amount of time and energy in programs including “Thank A Soldier” & “Tim Horton’s for our troops”. He was invested into the Order October 14, 2012.

Chevalier Joseph Varner, KGCStG Joseph is a former infantry officer in the Canadian Armed Forces and an Associate Professor at American Military University. He serves the Order as its Grand Chancellor.

Letters

Chevalier Roy Eappen, KStG Roy is a member of the Order’s Founder Command. He is an Endocrinologist at St. Mary’s Hospital in Montreal and an assistant professor of Medicine at McGill University.

Dame Elisabeth Cayen, DStG Elisabeth was invested into the Order in October, 2012. She is Executive Director of the Nunavut Fisheries Training Consortium in Iqaluit.

Chevalier Gregory Cayen, KStG Greg was invested into the Order in October, 2012. He is President and CEO of NCC Nunavut Investment Group Inc. and is involved with the Inuit, Aboriginals and Metis.

Dame Marie-Louise Dixon, DStG Marie-Louise was invested into the Order in October, 2011. She founded The Yellow Briar Riding Stables which helps young people who lack confidence, social skills and do not do well academically.

Chevalier Charles Hill, KGCStG Charles was invested into the Order in 2003. He was for a time, the Grand Secretariat for the Order. Honorary officer – British 78th Regiment of Foot – Fraser Highlanders.

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Content

2 Contributors 3 Message from the Grand Master 4 Letters 7 Extraordinare (a collection of

articles highlighting the various and outstanding activities, developments and contributions by members of the Order)

12 Feature Articles 14 Dragon Rampant (Articles

authored by the Order’s Heralds, discussing various subjects related to ceremony, protocol, heraldry such as accoutrements, emblems, armorial bearings, etc.)

17 Semé de Mots (An heraldic term to denote variations or patterns of words)

Features

12 The Order of St. George – My Thoughts A composition of the experiences of a new member of the Order of the Order’s events on Oct 13-14th, 2012. By the Chevalier David R. Murphy, KStG

Our Contributors

Chevalier Mark Halden III, KStG Mark was invested into the Order May 29, 2010. A pilot and is founder of General Security Services in January of 1991, a security company which specializes in alarm and video security.

Chevalier David Birtwistle, KStG Pursuivant Gules, Office of Heralds David has 30 years experience as a social worker in child welfare agencies including “Sick Kids” Hospital in Toronto before retiring in 2000.

The Ottawa Commandery has held two mess dinners during 2102. The events were held at the Barrhaven Legion in Ottawa. This event was the first to be hosted by our members in the Ottawa area, and members of the Governing Council together with the Toronto Commander attended. General Leslie was the guest speaker at the first function. The Ottawa command also hosted a dinner at an investiture ceremony recognizing veterans from the Perley Rideau Veterans Centre in Ottawa. 17 Field Knights and Dames were invested into the Order. Kevin Stewart MacLeod CVO CD, the Usher of the Black Rod for the Canadian Senate, and also the Canadian Secretary to the Queen of Canada, and the author of the historical fiction novel, A Stone on Their Cairn/Clach air An Càrn, was the speaker at the second dinner. Both gentlemen gave very well received after dinner speeches. The Order was able to present a further cheque to the Afghanistan Repatriation Memorial as part to its commitment to donate $50,000.00 towards the project. On November 10th 2012, members of the Order traveled to Quinte West for the official unveiling of the memorial. It was a very cold and windy day but the people attending the ceremony witnessed the unveiling of a magnificent monument of remembrance to our fallen service personnel. One of the black marble benches at the site is engraved with an invitation for visitors to site awhile with a small prayer. The bench is marked for our Order as a part of our contribution. As stated earlier, the Investiture Ceremony held in Toronto in October, was a spectacular event. The petition for our Grant of Arms had been finalized, and the official unveiling of the emblazoned document was carried out at the investiture banquet. Now that this phase of our ‘going forward’ has been completed, we can look forward to utilizing the Grant to re manage and reinvent ourselves in the Order. This action will be worked forward by a committee headed by our new Grand Chancellor, Joseph Varner. Joe will form a committee to work this re-birth of the Order forward, and the members of his committee are more than willing to accept the challenge. This work will not be completed for some time, and we will have to take the necessary steps in an orderly manner, so that our aims within the Order are met in a timely manner. 3

A Message from the Grand Master

Over this Christmas season and on into the New Year, I have found myself somewhat at a loss to be cheerful and bright, as I am constantly thinking of the 20 little children and 6 adults who were killed in their school rooms in Connecticut. Then followed by the deaths of volunteer firemen called out to a raging conflagration only to be assassinated for their troubles; followed by the deaths of policemen on duty. The ripple effects from these wicked crimes are enormous. All the families who have been affected, together with extended families and friends of the victims are almost unimaginable, especially coming at this time of the year. It will live in their memories forever. Please think of them all, and offer a prayer for their collective bereavements. Although with a heavy heart, our business must go on. A friendly reminder. Please mark the date for our 2013 ceremony, to be held in Toronto over the weekend of the 18 and 19 of October 2013. This will mark the tenth anniversary of our order in North America. The investiture team are working on the programme for the weekend and we would ask that all members, together with family and friends attend what will be an outstanding event. We anticipate that 35 new postulants will be invested at this ceremony. Requests for membership have already been received. If you have someone who you think is worthy of membership to our Order, please pass their names forward now, to avoid disappointment. 2012 is now at an end, and what a year it has been. 2012 being the ninth year of the existence of the Order in Canada and the USA, has been a year of historical magnitude and I would like to revisit but a few of the happenings that occurred during the past year. First and foremost would be the stupendous investiture ceremony which took place in Toronto over the weekend of the 12 and 13 of October. 35 new postulants were invested and included senior members of the Canadian Armed Forces, serving and retired, high ranking political figures from the Federal and Provincial governments, members of the legal, medical and educational professions and other luminaries from the business world. All were welcomed to our Order with open arms and I know that they will serve our Order well and with distinction in the coming years ahead.

Letters Dear Fellow Knights and Dames,

The Investiture event Oct. 13, 2012 was interesting, enlightening and uplifting. Meeting new members, sitting down and chatting with them was not only interesting - but it opened doors to new friendships, which is so very rewarding. Our Order welcomes people from different backgrounds, different origins and different occupations - I found it fascinating to mingle and get to know these new members. It has enriched my life.

It was enlightening to find out such interesting aspects of endeavours our members are involved in; it truly humbled me and gave me great incentive to reach out and contribute much more in the work I am involved in. I found it truly uplifting meeting these people!! The whole week-end was meant to reach out to each other, share experiences and to renew the true meaning and purpose of the Order of St. George - our vows to practice the Knightly virtues of faith, charity, obedience, loyalty and selflessness.

Sincerely, Dame Marie-Louise Madeleine Dixon, DStG

Dear Fellow Knights and Dames,

Elisabeth and I discovered the Order of St. George quite by accident. We have for a while been looking on how we could be of service to the Cadet Movement in Iqaluit. Somehow we discovered the Order of St. George website on the internet and our Grand Master gratefully accepted a breakfast invitation during the Christmas Season of 2011 to explain the objectives of the Order and the long history that the Order has enjoyed. During the early months of 2012 we both completed the required documentation and were very happy to be accepted as Postulants in the Order with the investiture scheduled for October 2012.

As the months went by we started to talk more about the investiture and what it would really

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At the investiture ceremony, I publicly announced that the Chevalier Gerry Nudds had been promoted to the office of Deputy Grand Master. At the same time I announced that the new Grand Chancellor office was to be filled by the Chevalier Joseph Varner. The Commander of Ottawa was to be filled by the Chevalier Ernie Hughes. The members of the Governing Council and those of each of the Commanderies are working very hard on behalf of the Order. I thank each and every one of you for supporting our good works on behalf of our charities and I would request that you continue to offer your support in the future. 2013 will mark our 10th anniversary and I would ask you, once again, to mark your calendars with the dates of the 18 and 19 October 2013. The ceremony will take place in Toronto, and we have already reserved the Prince Hotel for our accommodations. The service will be held at St. Paul’s Church on Bloor Street. Please make every effort to attend this historical ceremony. It will surpass anything that we have held in the past. However, this can only happen with each of you attending the ceremony.

I wish you and yours a Happy and Prosperous New Year. All other good wishes are sent to you to commemorate the seasons of your individual faiths.

In The Spirit Of St. George

Pray For Those Who Serve and Those At Home Who Wait Gareth Grand Master

Dear Fellow Knights and Dames, It is the end of the ninth year of existence for the Order. I have had the privilege of joining the order in 2003! Our ninth year was a wonderful year. I am extremely proud that our Order is a major donor to many worthy causes. I was very proud that we are helping to fund the Memorial to our fallen Afghan heroes. I was very touched by our inclusion of the Field Knights and Dames. It is an ingenious way to honour those to whom we owe so very much.

The investiture in Toronto in October 2012 was spectacular. As a staunch defender if the Canadian Crown, it was wonderful to celebrate the 60 years of service that our Sovereign Lady has given to Her peoples. I also attended another celebration of the Diamond Jubilee with the Ottawa Commandery. The Queen's Canadian Secretary spoke at that event. It was amazing to hear his speech on the Monarchy. HM the Queen is an example to us all of service. The Knightly Order of St George is an Order of service. Next year marks ten years of Our Order.

I have made many friends and watched the Order grow ever stronger. The granting of our new Coat of Arms is yet another example of the hard work of Our leadership, The Chief Herald and auxiliary heralds.

I want to thank our Grandmaster and all of our leadership and members for all the work they have done for our order. Next year will be a year of celebration, but I have no doubt that our order will continue to grow and we will continue to be of service to our community. I look forward to many more triumphs in the decades to come. We must all work hard to expand the order so we can continue to do good for the people of Canada!

Sincerely, Chevalier Roy Eappen, KStG

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be like. I certainly do not have to explain to any Knight or Dame that it was a very significant personal event that likely will never be repeated again in our lives.

However great the Investiture was, and it was great, the best part of the weekend was meeting the Knights and Dames of the Order. The Friday night meet and greet, the Banquet and events after the banquet and Sunday morning breakfast was a fantastic time to meet fellow members of the Order, making new lifelong friends.

I can absolutely say that Elisabeth, Clarence and I (the three members from the Nunavutbury) have some of the Flame that our Grand Master spoke about at the Banquet.

Membership in the Order of St. George provides us with an organization that can make a real difference in Nunavut to our Military and to our Cadet Programs. The leadership skills that Inuit Youth learn, by being part of the Cadet Movement, provides them with essential life skills that will ensure that they succeed as future Inuit Leaders.

As Elisabeth and I reflected on the 2012 Order of St. George Investiture weekend we have realized why we have become members of such an esteemed organization. Essentially, upon being Knighted, the Order of St. George empowers us all, (Knights and Dames alike), to use all our talents, skills and hard work to promote the works of our Order by increasing our membership and by fundraising for our Foundation. Although in Nunavut we are currently small in number we are committed to growing the Order here and to hold two fundraising events each year in support of our Military and the Nunavut Cadet Movement.

Kindest regards Chevalier Greg Cayen, KStG &

Dame Elisabeth Cayen, DStG

It never is said enough, but I just wanted to say, for all of us, thank you to our Grand Master and Senior Officers of our Order. Their energy and dedication to something meaningful is an unselfish act that may seem to go unnoticed, but is not. For what you do, let me have the privilege of recognizing your service on behalf of us all…and offer our most heartfelt thanks. Wishing each and every one of Knights and Dames of the Order, and those who continue to serve to the betterment of us all, a safe and joyous holiday season and prosperous new year.

Regards,

Charles R. Hill, KGCStG Vice Chair – OStG Foundation

Chivalry Permeates the Order ...

Much has been written on the subject of chivalry, the code of chivalry, chivalric virtues, ethical code of conduct and so forth. Many articles written discuss similar chivalric virtues including prowess, courage, honesty, loyalty, generosity, faith, courtesy, franchise, valour. They also discuss actions typically associated with chivalric code: to protect the weak and defenseless; support to widows and orphans; to help the needy; etc. As lofty as these are, they are the glue which holds the Order together. However, there is one thing that is rarely mentioned, the one thing which if not cultivated and not developed, can destroy individuals, relationships, organizations and governments. That one thing is 'TRUST'.

I observe that the Order cultivates trust via its works and within and between the members, in particular, the members of the Governing Council. Each and every one of these individuals expends vast amounts of time and energy in service of the Order of St. George. I am humbled and honoured to work with such esteemed individuals.

Regards,

Chevalier David M. Cvet, KGCStG, KLW

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Dear Fellow Knights and Dames, I have been a member of the Order of St. George now for several years. I have seen the Order rise with pride under the leadership and dedication of the Grand Master the Chevalier Gareth J. Green, CD, KGCStG and I am humbled by the charitable work with the military families’ fund. I am also equally impressed by the high quality of the Knightly Herald under the guidance of The Chevalier David M. Cvet, KLW, KGCStG Acting Editor an expert in heraldry. I would like to express my compliments to our leadership and to all of the members of the order. It is wonderful to make new friends and the Order has given me the opportunity to make many new friends.

Sincerely Chevalier Corneliu Chisu, KStG, MP

A Sincere Thank you…… Brothers and Sisters, Knights and Dames of the Order of St. George. Another year has almost past and this is the time we reflect on those blessings we received in 2012 and look forward with anticipation to 2013. I know that we are all looking forward to the exciting planned activities for the Orders 10th Anniversary in Canada and the America’s and the Grand Master and Governing Council have already started to “work their magic” for this memorable milestone. Reflecting back over the past years, our Order continues to grow and do good works. This is not just through the Foundation and the Organization itself, but also by our individual members. I am truly honoured to know of the many within our ranks that continue to support the military, numerous social causes, the youth, our senior citizens, and our Country. I have been blessed to share these moments and the success of the Order for close to the 10 years of our history.

Hamilton Air Show, June 17, 2012

Brian and his daughter were extended an invitation by Mark to the VIP tent, as Mark had some extra passes. Brian was later invited to accompany him on the next scheduled flight to the Geneseo Air Show in July.

The flight included the only WWII Veteran, Keith Campbell. During the flight to Geneseo, Mark invited Brian onto the right seat in the cockpit. Brian, having been a helicopter crew chief in Viet Nam was excited about being in the cockpit during the flight. Keith Campbell also had a memorable experience on the return flight by sitting in the right seat in the cockpit as well. Brian said “Mark is an incredible man with his selfless contribution to the Veterans”.

Seeing the smiles and also tears in both young and old Veterans touched the hearts of Mark and Beverly for their humble offering to our Veterans who gave so much for our Country.

Dame Beverly and Chevalier Mark Halden will endeavor to make this an annual event for the Veterans if at all possible. About Mark: Chevalier Mark Halden III, KStG was invested into the Order May 29, 2010 and was later appointed to the position of Quartermaster of the Order. His wife, Dame Beverly Halden, DStG was invested into the Order in the following year. They are both members of the Niagara Commandery.

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Extraordinaire Airlifting Veterans to Air Shows June 17 & July 14, 2012

Chevalier Mark Halden, KStG and Dame Beverly Halden, DStG of St. Catharines found a way of giving back to our Veterans.

On Sunday June 17th, 2012, Mark and Beverly airlifted eight Canadian Korean Conflict Veterans on board their airliner, to the Hamilton Air show with complementary tickets to the VIP show centre tent complete with lunch and drinks. Included was a personal and up-close private tour of all aircraft including the Hot Flight Line.

Mark’s passion for flying resulted in his purchasing and restoring a 1968 Beechcraft A65 Queen Air aircraft the only one of its kind still flying in Canada.

Feeling good about how grateful the Veterans were, when a second opportunity arose, they decided to do it again, this time with some young Afghanistan Veterans from the Niagara area. Once again, Mark and Beverly airlifted eight more Veterans to the Geneseo Air Show in Geneseo, New York on Saturday, July 14th 2012. They also received full VIP treatment including open bar and a steak dinner.

The following day, on Sunday July 15th, their kindness once again repeated with airlifting eight more Canadian Vietnam and Canadian Korean Veterans back to Geneseo Air Show, again with the full VIP treatment.

Sgt (ret’d) Brian Bowman, 101st Airborne Division (1967-68) who served in Viet Nam, met Mark at the Hamilton Air Show as well as the Korean Veterans. He learned that the Veterans were flown over to the air show.

the knightly tradition of arms, Chevalier (Ghillie) Gienow is also armigerous, having been awarded a coat of arms by the Canadian Heraldic Authority in 2011. Ghillie Gienow presented the Lord of Wrentnall with a collection of feathers to be worn on his Glengarry bonnet.

Seen here, Chevalier Robbie Sprules presenting to Dale a number of gifts for the position of Ghillie, including a certificate, embroidered badges of the Sprules’ badge, a Ghillie sporran, and holding in his hand, a special flask which is to hold the sacred dew, Single Malt Whiskey!

This presentation added to an already memorable evening event for both Postulants and members of the Order. Investiture of Field Knights and Field Dames, Perley and Rideau Veterans' Health Centre, Ottawa October 27, 2012 On 27 October the Ottawa Commandery of the Order of St. George held an investiture for 12 field Knights and a Field Dame at the Perley and Rideau Veterans' Health Centre. The youngest of the Field Knights was 85 and the oldest 100 years of a ge. Two recipients came home from hospital early to take part in the investiture ceremony. One family came from as far away as Washington. Admiral Hennesy a legend in his own right showed up to see his friend invested. The Order was well represented by fourteen Knights including our Dean, the Chev. BGen McLean, who gave the

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Appointment of Ghillie October 12, 2012

Chevalier Robbie Sprules, KGCStG, Lord of Wrentnall has taken on the task of preserving some of the ancient manorial lord’s traditions in an effort to preserve an important part of history of the British Isles. Robbie is one of approximately 68 active manorial lords (he owns four of the 68 manors) remaining in existence.

Chevalier Robbie Sprules, KGCStG investing Chevalier Dale Gienow, KStG as a Ghillie, under the watchful eyes of the Lord of Wrentnall’s Knight (Chevalier David M. Cvet, KGCStG) and Herald (Chevalier David Birtwistle, KStG, Pursuivant Gules) along with Chevalier Steven A. Johnson, KStG (Pursuivant Vert)

In the medieval period, there were over 3,000 manorial lords who served as the primary source of the Sovereign’s knights. Manorial lords also possessed large tracts of land which needed management. The individual responsible for the management of the wildlife on those lands was called a ‘Ghillie’.

The Grand Master permitted this special presentation to be conducted towards the conclusion of the Meet-and-Greet, Friday evening on October 12, 2012 at the Westin Prince Hotel, Toronto. Robbie provided an interesting dissertation on the history of the Ghillie, and proceeded to invest Dale Gienow to the appointment. The presentation concluded with a presentation of a gift from the Wrentnall Knight, Chevalier David M. Cvet, KGCStG, KLW to the Ghillie of a set of hunting arrow heads, designed for traditional longbow hunting. In keeping with

with the Chev Gus Este. He remarked that they "were busy there."

Cliff Chadderton (photo below), a Canadian hero, was a perfect gentleman.

Chevalier Joseph Varner, KGCStG contratulates Cliff Chadderton, 92, Company Commander who reached the shore on D-Day at Juno Beach.

Colonel Guy Robitaille, MC, was ramrod straight--a Vandoo, wounded three times leading his company in Italy--three times within an hour--had to be ordered off the battlefield as he would not leave his men. They and many more like them remain an inspiration to all Canadians.

Chevalier Joseph Varner, KGCStG Grand Chancellor

Memorial for Canadian soldiers killed in Afghanistan unveiled November 10, 2012

Canadians gathered to honour soldiers who died in Afghanistan during the unveiling of the Afghanistan Repatriation Memorial in Trenton, Ont., Saturday.

Dignitaries and government officials including Afghan Ambassador to Canada Barna Karimi and Minister of Veteran Affairs Steven Blaney were in attendance. During the ceremony, Blaney spoke of the importance of the memorial. “Why we are here today is to tell you that we have not forgotten,” he said. Also in attendance were

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opening prayer, Chaplin to the Dean, the Chev. Derrick Marshall, the Chev. LGen Larry Ashley and the Chev. Admiral the Hon. Fred Mifflin.

Chevalier Joseph Varner, KGCStG congratulates Pte. William "Ted" Patrick, 92, who was a radio operator in the Irish Regiment of Canada during WWII.

The Chev. Ray Desjardins, the Perley Rideau Foundation Chair, acted as Master of Ceremonies. The Grand Chancellor Joe Varner was assisted by the Chev. David Cole, Ottawa Deputy Commander. It was quite emotional for all and the some 80 guests.

Field Knights invested included: Ronald Buck, Moses Cardash, Cliff Chadderton, CC, OOnt, OstJ, Welsford Daniels, Tamar Fortier, Godfrey Goodman, Louis Guertin, Ronald Hicks, Robert "Cam" Lane, William "Ted" Patrick (above photo), Col Guy Robitaille, MC, and Louis Sadowski.

The foundation had set out chairs and tables for the recipients and their guests. They produced a beautiful program, provided a photographer and a very generous reception afterwards for members of the Order and family and friends. One of our new field knights, Ted Patrick, had returned from hospital and was not up to coming down to the hall so we went to him immediately afterwards--the Dean, Chaplin to the Dean, the Command Team and the Foundation. He was invested in his hospital bed. He tried to get up and was assisted by his daughter and the Dean. Another Field Knight, Ron Hicks, a real character was actually in Korea at Hill 355

worked so hard is a wonderful tribute,” she said. “And all those names are wonderful people.” The memorial is located near where repatriation ceremonies for fallen soldiers begin.

A shot of the memorial, Maple Leaf which displays the names of those lost in the conflict in Afghanistan.

The motorcade for all returning soldiers who’ve been killed in action starts at CFB Trenton, continues on Highway 401 and ends in Toronto.

Thousands of Canadians salute the passing motorcades from overpasses along the stretch of Highway 401 dubbed “Highway of Heroes.”

Article extracted from the CBC.ca website, and was also aired on CTV Toronto News.

With a report from CTV Toronto’s

Ashley Rowe The Order of St. George has been one of the earliest contributors towards this project having donated $50,000. The Order has also donated a bench fitted with a plaque denoting the Order in close proximity to the Memorial allowing visitors to view the Memorial and contemplate while seated on the bench. The Order showed their support with members attending including the Grand Master Gareth J. Green, KGCStG, Deputy Grand Master Gerry Nudds, KGCStG, Chevalier Morris Vaughan, KGCStG, Dame Valarie Vaughan, DGCStG and Chevalier William Durrant, KStG.

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family members of soldiers killed in Afghanistan.

CTV Toronto News recording the unveiling of the Afghanistan Repatriation Memorial in Trenton, ON.

Kathy Bulger, mother of Cpl. Nick Bulger, told CTV Toronto she was thankful to see the memorial, which has been funded entirely by donations. “As Nick’s mom I remember every day,” she said. “It’s three-and-a-half years after and people still remember. And this proves it today,” she said.

Chevalier Robbie Sprules, KGCStG, was invited to the event and was briefly interviewed by CTV Toronto.

The memorial, situated on the banks of the Bay of Quinte in Bain Park, is close to the country’s largest air force base, Canadian Forces Base Trenton.

It features two large granite maple leaves. The first maple leaf, in red, is inscribed with the Canadian Forces emblem and provincial shields. The second maple leaf, in black, is inscribed with the names of the 158 soldiers who have died in Afghanistan. The maple leaves are flanked by two Canadian flags and two granite benches where visitors may sit. After the memorial was unveiled, Christine Caswell searched the black maple leaf for her stepson’s name.

“All the people that are here and who’ve

Yet Again a Member of the Order Recognized with Another Award December 17, 2012

Chevalier LCol (Ret’d) Robert E. Kearney, KStG was acknowledged once again with receiving the RCMP "Commanding Officer's Commendation for Outstanding Service" for the G8/G20 Summits.

This formal presentation ceremony took place at the Denison Officers' Mess, The LCol George Taylor Denison Armoury, Toronto on December 17, 2012. Annual Grand Cross Christmas Dinner December 9, 2012

The Order’s 3rd annual Grand Cross Dinner was hosted by the National Club, adjacent to the Scotia Tower in Toronto on the evening of December 9, 2012. Most of the members of the Governing Council and other Grand Cross recipients were in attendance. The dinner was honoured with the presence of one of the Order’s newest knights, Chevalier Gregory Cayen, KStG, who happened to be in Edmonton on business, and was invited by the Grand Master to attend the dinner. Greg complied by taking a “minor” detour on his return trip to Iqaluit by attending the dinner. Photos of the dinner were taken by the Order’s official photographer, Chevalier William (Bill) Durant, KStG, who shots include the group shot below.

Dinner photos and portraits, as well as other Order of St. George events photographs can be viewed by visiting the Order’s online album located at http://www.ostg.smugmug.com

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Member of the Order Awarded Meritorious Service Medal November 15, 2012

Chevalier LCol (Ret’d) Robert E. Kearney, KStG was acknowledged and award the Meritorious Service Medal on November 15, 2012, presented by the Governor General in a ceremony at Rideau Hall, Ottawa, for his service during his last tour in Afghanistan 2010-2011. This Honour is administered by the Chancellery of Honours at Rideau Hall. The nomination process for the military

division however, is administered by the Department of National Defence. The Meritorious Service Medal (military division) recognizes a military deed or activity that has been performed in a highly professional

manner or of a very high standard that brings benefit or honour to the Canadian Forces. Robert’s citation reads: “While deployed to Afghanistan from October 2010 to May 2011, Colonel Kearney made a critical contribution to the fight against corruption as Chief of Staff of Combined Joint Interagency Task Force Shafafiyat. He displayed an incredible ability to simultaneously track a broad range of issues and gain buy-in from high-level military and civilian stakeholders from numerous countries. Colonel Kearney’s remarkable leadership and in-depth understanding of Afghanistan’s complex political dynamic was essential to the operational success of the mission.”

On behalf of the Order of St. George, we wish to congratulate Chevalier Robert E. Kearney, KStG for receiving such a prestigious honour. About Chevalier Robert Kearney, KStG: Robert has three decades of service in the Canadian Forces of key command and staff positions in deployed operations overseas and domestically, at all levels of headquarters and various organizations. He was invested into the Order in October, 2010.

was to take place. At 18:30 I put on my suit at 18:25 and made my way downstairs. I walk in to a room with a lot of strangers at first but quickly started to be introduced to a lot of people once Major Haylock showed up. I also was joined by a friend who I had known through Facebook for many years but never met in person Julia Daniels who shared the evening with me.

Then the ceremony started where each postulant was given a miniature Order Of St. George medal and at that point Grand Master Gareth Green gave everyone a brief overview of some of my efforts. After that I had several soldiers come up to me saying they had received coffee certificates and wanted to say “Thank You” which at this point I had relaxed and was blown away already by the pre-events of the night before.

At this point General Rick Hillier walked in and got to speak with him for awhile which was one of the highlights of this night for sure. He remembered meeting me a few years ago at an event he was speaking at which was amazing. The feeling of walking in to a room of strangers was already gone and at this point I felt like I was with friends.

Saturday October 13th “The Investiture”

After a morning breakfast with all the postulants to go over details of what would be happening in the church we made our way to St. Paul’s Cathedral on Bloor street and at this point the nervousness & anxiety of “worrying about doing something to mess things up” went in to overload. I have never in my life felt like I was going to faint before but for the first thirty minutes of the service I was pretty sure I was going to fall over.

I was #24 on the list to be knighted so I had to find a way to try and calm my nerves. The program they gave us had a write up on everyone being invested into The Order so as each person was called up I read their stories and was blown away at the company of people I was joining on this day. At that moment as I look three people to the left of me and see the Minister of Defense Peter G. MacKay sitting

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Feature: The Order of St. George – My Thoughts Last weekend I was invested into The Order of St. George and now that I've had a week to let it all set in I wanted to share my thoughts on the weekend with everyone.

In November of 2011 I started receiving questions of specific details of things I had accomplished through “Thank A Soldier” & “Tim Horton’s for our troops” from Major John Haylock (Canadian Forces) who I met back in 2007 as we were connected through the Military Family Resource Center for him to deliver thousands of coffee certificates that members of our Facebook page had to sent to be delivered to military members serving in Afghanistan. Major Haylock then sent me information on “The Order of St. George” and to check it out as I had been nominated by him to be entered into the Order in October of 2012.

I had to keep this secret until it was official which for anyone that knows me was really tough however I managed to do so. The week leading up to this event I was so nervous that I started to have some pretty weird dreams such as when I was being Knighted I dreamt the Grand Master sliced my ear off with the sword, had one about turning around to the crowd after being knighted and then realizing I had no clothing on, however we’ll get back to the nervousness a little later.

Friday October 12th “Meet & Greet” night

I had no idea what to expect as I checked in to the hotel about four hours before the reception

keep to myself but it did mean a lot to me.

It was done at this point, and I relaxed, enjoyed the music and watching others join the Order. After the ceremony was over I got to meet some Facebook friends I had never met in person that came out for the event like Keven Ellis NWRC & Sarah Blanche from Soldiers Portraits which was awesome and the day was still young.

Saturday October 13th – The Reception Dinner

My work (Shaw Communications) paid for all eight spots at a table for me for this reception (Along with my flight from Calgary to Toronto & other expenses) so I knew it was going to be a special evening. At my table were my parents, brother & sister & Major John Haylock who nominated me for the order. My other two spots were to be taken by MCpl Jody Mitic & his wife Allanah but sadly she & their children were ill but they could not make the trip.

Thankfully MCpl Jody Mitic did come to this event and as I have written about him many times on my blog he has probably been the most inspirational person I have met in five years of my various efforts.

Grand Master Gareth Green, Minister Peter MacKay & Mcpl Jody Mitic

The meal was amazing and after the meal they were going through various announcements and then Minster Peter MacKay gave a speech was great to listen to.

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there waiting to be knight also I guess everything in the last five years hit me. I don’t stop long enough sometimes to think about these things but at this moment it all did at once and I was very overcome with emotion. Knowing that my whole family was ten rows behind me, friends had driven in from Ottawa for this, an aunt Uncle also from the same distance it hit me how big of a deal this really was.

David Murphy being invested by the Grand Master at the Investiture Ceremony on October 14, 2012.

As the 23rd person was being knighted I thought to myself “OK, I’m next calm down and this will be all done in about two minutes and I can relax” well after that person was done an opera singer got up and sang “hallelujah” which was so peaceful and beautiful I don’t remember if it relaxed me more at that point or made me more nauseous but I knew I was next and had to pull it together.

I started to think about my grandmother Annie Pretty who for some reason I could hear her voice saying “Now my son just take a deep breathe and you’ll be fine” I did that and next thing I knew I was shaking General Rick Hillier’s hand and what he said to me I will

After the dinner and main event was over one of my favourite parts of the entire weekend was just being around the new members and people that had been in the order for years listening to them tell funny stories I could have stayed there all evening but the night ended at around 03:00. I would like to say THANK YOU to Major John Haylock for nominating me, The Chevalier Gareth J. Green, CD, KGCStG & The Chevalier Gerard A. Nudds, KGCStG for accepting the nomination and allowing me to join such a prestigious Order. Thank you to Shaw Communications for covering a good part of my personal expenses I would have had to pay for this weekend. About the author: The Chevalier David R. Murphy, KStG, Calgary, AB founded a Facebook page called “Tim Hortons For Our Troops”, a project that sends coffee to deployed soldiers. He presently runs “Thank a Soldier” which is for all branches of the Canadian Forces worldwide and encourages people to show their gratitude to our men and women who serve in so many ways. Chevalier David R. Murphy, KStG was invested into the Order of St. George on October 13, 2012.

Dragon Rampant Profile on Armorial Bearings of the Dame Joanne M. Avery, DStG - Chevalier David Birtwistle, KStG Pursuivant Gules, Office of Heralds, Order of St. George Dame Joanne Avery, DStG was granted her arms by the Canadian Heraldic Authority in Ottawa, in 1995 and recorded in the Public Register of Arms, Flags and Badges of Canada, Vol. III, p. 28. Joanne is also the first Dame in the Order who is armigerous (one bearing an official coat of arms). 14

Then something happened that I was not prepared for. The Grand Master Gareth Green made some announcements about promotions within The Order and then announced “We have a special guest here with us this evening please stand Jody Mitic” he was then given a standing ovation by the room and it was when Gareth said “Jody, YOU are now a member of this Order” that I lost it. I had no idea this was going to happen and to know that one of my biggest personal inspirations would be joining me in this brother hood was something I can’t put in to words.

Having my entire immediate family at all these events with me was also something very special. My parents who are retired Salvation Army officers with over 35 years of service it’s pretty easy to see where I get my charitable heart from. My brother and my sister who I am also very close with made the nervousness a little easier with their jokes and made the evening very comfortable. At the end of the night though I felt as if I had gained a new family with the people I met.

Major Roland & Joan Murphy, David & Darrin Murphy & Dana King

Grand Master Gareth Green then spoke about how he had a “Flame” inside him for the Order and that is how I feel about “Thank A Soldier” it’s a flame that I have for our military and their families that drives me to keep going and it just keeps getting bigger.

thus reflecting the ideas of courage, tenacity and Christian values.

For the CREST, the Canada goose rises from a crown rayonné, repeating the motif of the shield and honours Ms. Avery’s Canadian heritage and the Avery name, which means “the keeper of birds”. The two ankhs represent eternal life and also symbolize her sons, Mark and Jonathon. Order’s Grant of Arms Unveiled October 13, 2012 The Order of St. George is proud to announce that it has been awarded, an official grant of armorial bearings and Letters Patent. The project was initiated by the Chief Herald nearly two years ago who worked many hours with the Canadian Heraldic Authority, Ottawa through the petition and grant process. The design of the arms highlights the Order's history with its founding by King Charles I of Hungary in 1326. The grant depicts the angled cross pommé Argent (white) on the 1st quarter Gules (red). The cross represents the same one found on the crown of St. Stephen of Hungary, the nation’s first sovereign. The angled cross, according to historical accounts, bent when it was returned improperly to its storage case. King Stephen decided to preserve the now bent cross on the crown, exactly as it appears today, over 675 years later.

The Grand Master introducing the unveiling of the Letters Patent

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The blazon describing the arms are included below:

ARMS: Or, a cross crosslett fitché between two hearts Gules a chief enarched rayonné Azure.

CREST: Upon a helmet mantled Azure doubled Or within a wreath of these colours rising out of a crown rayonné Or a Canada goose wings displayed proper each wing charged with an Ankh Or.

MOTTO: LUCE AMORIS FLOREMUS. (“By the light of love we flourish”)

The symbolism of the ARMS is as follows. The sun in splendour signifies energy, life and renewed hope, which is a central part of Joanne Avery’s work as a social worker and counselor in general, and more specifically, in the areas of cancer and recovery, (just as representative today as when granted, in her work in stroke and rehabilitation). The hearts play on the name Hartley, a reference to her mother’s family, and also represent her two sons, Mark and Jonathon. In this shield, the hearts appear to be supporting the cross crosslet fitché, a symbol of her Christian faith, and Christian

The Arms, Flag and Badge were on display and remained in place throughout the banquet allowing members and guests to examine them in detail. The Deputy Chief Herald and Pursuivants fielded questions after dinner, as the Chief Herald had to depart before the meal.

The digitized rendering of the arms as it appears on the Letters Patent.

With the completed grant, the Order will now invoke a number of projects to integrate the arms into numerous aspects of the Order, such as its banner, badges worn on the knight’s mantle, newly designed neck orders and other accoutrements to be modified to conform to the new arms. The rollout of the new arms will take some time, but it is expected that visible impact of the new arms would be seen at the 10th anniversary Investiture Ceremony in October, 2013.

The Order wishes to thank the Chief Herald, Chevalier Robbie Sprules, KGCStG for the inordinate amount of time spent on the pursuit and design of the arms, and to the Deputy Chief Herald and Pursuivants for their significant and continuing support.

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The second feature of the arms is the inclusion of the cross of St. George. Its depiction as a cross Gules (red) on a field Argent (white) was not permitted by the Canadian Heraldic Authority as this emblem was already in use by England. The clever alteration to the cross as counter-charged, enabled the "spirit" of the cross to exist as the principle charge on the arms. This version of the cross of St. George is unique to the Order of St. George.

Chief Herald, Chevalier Robbie Sprules, KGCStG describes the symbolism of the design in the armorial bearings

The traditional impaled dragon with a lance being held by a knight on horseback is symbolized as one of the arms’ supporters, sinister (left) with the lance piercing the breast of the dragon. On the dexter (right) is a knight's charge, a horse which may have been used in battle.

The Grand Master Chevalier Gareth Green, KGCStG, introduced the unveiling of the Letters Patent at the banquet on Saturday evening, Oct 13, 2012 following the Investiture Ceremony earlier in the day. The unveiling of the Letters Patent was also witnessed by the Order's newest member, the Honourable Peter MacKay, Minister of Defence. The Chief Herald, Chevalier Robbie Sprules, KGCStG took over the presentation to the very attentive audience, explaining the symbolism of the arms and their history. The Letters Patent was mounted with beautiful gold frame.

to the Emperor Maximilian. In his last years he planned and partly composed a thesis on the theoretical basis of the arts. Dürer was also the author of the woodcut below in another depiction of St. George and the dragon.

Albrecht Dürer’s copper engraving of St. George on foot, engraved approx. 1500-1505. A special commemorative stamp for the The Postal Union Congress, an international meeting held every five years met in London in 1929 to discuss various issues affecting international postal services, such as legislation, the political climate, and other strategic issues. It was at this congress in which the first air mail regulations were composed and adopted. 17

Semé de Mots A heraldic phrase describing a pattern of words. Philately with a St. George Orientation

For members who may be engaged in philately, this piece may be of interest. There are a number of examples of the appearance of St. George on a number of postage stamps from different countries. In order to honour the country from which the Order of St. George had evolved from, that is, Hungary, the first stamp examined is from the Magyar Posta depiction of St. George, depicted below.

Celebrating the 450th anniversary of Albrecht Dürer (1471-1528) The painting appearing on the stamp was created by Albrecht Dürer, a German painter and engraver was the designer of woodcuts and major art theorist. Dürer was born in Nuremberg and trained first under his father, a goldsmith. He was apprenticed (1486-90) to M. Wolgemut, in whose workshop he became familiar with the best work of contemporary German artists and with the recent technical advances in engraving and drawing for woodcuts. In 1512 he was made court

The appearance of St. George on postage stamps has occurred in numerous other countries, predominantly in Europe. However, non-European countries have also honoured St. George including one of the most unique renderings of the iconic image with the postage sheet designed for the Liberian Post Office in 2002 (image in the previous column). The actual stamp can be seen as a rectangular perforation in the central area of the commemorative postage sheet. Interestingly, there are no records indicating a rendering of St. George in stamps by the Canadian nor US Postal Services. Perhaps it’s time?

Given the attention this gentleman has received earlier in this article, I thought it appropriate and interesting to the readers to include a self-portrait of Albrecht Dürer (1471-1528) as he appeared during his most prolific period of creativity.

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Another commemorative depicting a classic St. George impaling the dragon, can be found on the UK Postal Office issued circa 1951.

This issue not only depicts St. George, but also depicts King George VI. The stamp was issued in the same year as the Festival of Britain, a national exhibition occurring over the summer of 1951. However, it is unknown whether this stamp was created to commemorate this special event.

A postage sheet issued by Liberia in 2002.

includes educational and employment background, as well as details of voluntary and community service, and references to support your claims of contributing to Canada in some way and proof of Canadian citizenship. The grant of arms in Canada is part of the Canadian Honours System, the same system which awarded the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal, the Order of Canada and a number of other honours bestowed on Canadian civilians and/or military personnel.

The petition opens a file in the Canadian Heraldic Authority (CHA) and is assigned to one of the heralds in the office. The references are followed up and a certain amount of research is performed on the petitioner. A grant of armorial bearings, as an honour, recognizes the contribution made to the community by the petitioner. The background information is therefore an important tool for the Chief herald of Canada to assess the eligibility of the request.

On the recommendation of the Chief Herald of Canada, the Herald Chancellor (the Secretary to the Governor General) or the Deputy Herald Chancellor (the Deputy Secretary, Chancellery) signs a warrant authorizing a grant of armorial bearings. An invoice for the processing fee is then sent to the petitioner. Should the petitioner be approved, the next step is to submit a processing fee to the CHA for the amount of $435.

Once the processing fee has been paid, the herald, a specialist in the field of emblematic design, begins work with the petitioner to determine the elements of a possible design, which must follow the rules of heraldry. After the written description of the armorial bearings has been approved by the Chief Herald of Canada, it is sent to the petitioner for acceptance. After the written description has been approved, a contract is signed between the petitioner and one of the Authority's artists, who then prepare preliminary artwork. This preliminary design is reviewed by Fraser Herald, the Authority's principal artist, approved by the Chief Herald of Canada, and

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Petitioning for a Personal Coat of Arms in Canada

Most people believe that a personal coat of arms is limited to those of noble birth or have some royal heritage in their family line. Although this is true, in addition to these ‘truths’ is the fact that in Canada, as well as any other country in the Commonwealth, any citizen can petition for a coat of arms, in particular, in Canada. For many years, since the Confederation, Canadians obtained their arms from the College of Arms in London, the world’s first and oldest heraldic authority, founded by royal charter in 1484 by King Richard III or the Lyon Court in Edinburgh for those of Scottish descent.

The armorial bearings of the Canadian Heraldic Authority, Ottawa.

However, in 1988, Canada became the first nation in the Commonwealth to exercise The Queen's Royal Prerogative in heraldic matters. On June 4th, Letters Patent were presented to the Governor General, Her Excellency the Rt. Hon. Jeanne Sauvé, by His Royal Highness The Prince Edward, by which Her Majesty The Queen authorized the Governor General of Canada to exercise, in Canada, the right to grant arms. As a consequence, the Canadian Heraldic Authority was established and its first officers were given commissions by the Governor General operating out of the Office of the Governor General of Canada, Ottawa.

The petitioning for a coat of arms in Canada is a procedure which may take more than a year to complete. It begins with filling out a petition for the coat of arms (armorial bearings), a current biographical sketch that

Poet Laureate in Our Midst? It may come as a surprise to many members of the Order that a number of hymns sung during the Investiture Ceremony were composed by a member of the Order, Chevalier Jackson Reilly. Jackson was invested into the Order in 2005. He’s been a long time student of chivalric orders and has written numerous songs and poems befitting of the Order. An example of his work is included below. HYMN TUNE: CWM RHONDDA GOD OF BETHEL, BE THOUGH NEAR US AS WE READY FOR THE FRAY. GIVE US STRENGTH AND GRACE TO CHEER US; ALL OUR DOUBTS AND FEARS ALLAY. LORD OF BATTLE! LORD OF BATTLE! GIVE US COURAGE TO PREVAIL, GIVE US COURAGE TO PREVAIL. CLOTHE US WITH THY GOSPEL ARMOUR; GUIDE US BY THY PERFECT LIGHT; SET THINE ANGEL GUARDIANS O’ER US; MAKE US WORTHY IN THY SIGHT. MIGHTY SAVIOUR! MIGHTY SAVIOUR! BE OUR CAPTAIN IN THE FIELD; BE OUR CAPTAIN IN THE FIELD. AS SAINT GEORGE DID FACE THE DRAGON, HELP US FACE OUR MORTAL FOES; DEATH AND HELL ARE GATHERED ‘ROUND US ‘MIDST OUR ALL-ENCIRCLING WOES. GOD OF MERCY! GOD OF MERCY! SAVE AND KEEP US TO THE END! SAVE AND KEEP US TO THE END!

Chevalier Jackson Reilly, KStG January, 2010

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sent to the petitioner for approval.

The various components of a complete armorial bearings. Only corporations or high level officials can have supporters as part of their grant.

The third stage involves the preparation of the grant document. Called letters patent, this official document includes the final artistic illustration of the armorial bearings accompanied by a legal text. It is signed by the appropriate officials, and the seal of the Canadian heraldic Authority is applied to it.

The cost of the heraldic artist’s draft renderings, the final hand painted coat of arms, calligraphy of the text can cost approximately $1,800 - $3,300 for the entire process. The Letters Patent which presents the coat of arms in both English and French, is a beautiful work of art which can be enjoyed for possibly generations. The armorial bearings become part of the Canadian Archives forever remaining part of the historical documentation of Canada.

The procedure for petitioning for arms for a Canadian Corporation involves similar steps, in addition, will require corporate documents proving its incorporation in Canada.

A comprehensive resource on Canadian heraldry can be found on the Royal Heraldry Society of Canada’s website. The next issue of The Knightly Herald will examine the registration of armorial bearings in the United States of America.