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The
Colours are the
same as the
colours of the
American flag,
which represents
the armiger’s
country.
The
eagle has
multiple
meanings to the
armiger; it the
national symbol
of the his
country, he is
an Eagle Scout,
and the bird is
believed to be
of noble nature
with strength,
bravery, and
alertness as
well as being
ingenious,
quick-witted and
judicious; the
wings displayed
are a symbol of
protection, all
character traits
the armiger
believes he
possesses or
aspires to.
The
embowed dolphin
is by some
considered to be
the kingfish in
heraldry and was
chosen by the
armiger to
represent a
person “virtuous
for himself, not
because of his
heritage; also
unity with
Christ,
spiritual
nourishment,”
and the dolphin
(kingfish)
“swiftness,
diligence,
salvation”, The
armiger and his
family are
faithful
Christians, but
also swimmers,
ocean lovers and
reside within
walking distance
from the
Atlantic coast.
The anchors are
further symbols
of their love of
the sea and
watercraft
representing
hope and
religious
steadfastness.
The
crest of a
Sea-Griffin is
simply a
combination of
the two charges
on the shield
and was chosen
to represent
valor,
death-defying
bravery and
vigilance, all
traits which the
armiger believes
a virtuous man
should have.
The
motto “Virtue is
the Strongest
Shield” is meant
to summarise all
of the armorial
symbolism – a
belief that
moral, ethical,
strong and
correct
behaviour and
actions are the
best defence
against
anything.
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