- The Governor General of Canada
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Michael Douglas Bechard
London, Ontario
Grant of a Badge
April 15, 2019
Vol. VII, p. 177
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Blazon
Badge
A cross flory Azure anglé of four maple leaves Vert;
Symbolism
Badge
The colours of green and blue here represent the ideas of verdant land and the Holy Spirit. The cross symbolizes Jesus Christ, referred to as the « Tree of life » in Revelation 2:7. The fleurs-de-lis honour the Virgin Mary and Fr. Bechard’s paternal French heritage.