- The Governor General of Canada
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Donald Maurice Joseph Roy
Ottawa, Ontario
Grant of Arms, Flag and Badge, with differences to Joseph Martin Robert Roy, Daniel Michel Joseph Roy and Anik Anne Roy
September 15, 2021
Vol. VIII, p. 17
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Blazon
Arms
Per chevron wavy Gules and Argent, in chief a coronet flory Or between two pairs of army officer’s swords in saltire Argent hilted Or, in base a unicorn rampant winged Azure armed, crined and unguled Or;
Crest
A demi-talbot Gules holding between its forelegs a quill Or and issuant from a circlet of ivy leaves Vert;
Motto
PERCULSUS EXSURGOR;
Symbolism
Arms
The colours blue, white, red and yellow are derived from the Acadian flag and reflect Major Roy’s Acadian heritage. The unicorn is a symbol of Christ, and its wings allude to his air force career. The wavy division line represents water and thus his service with the navy aboard Sea King helicopters. The crown is an allusion to his surname, French for “king.” The crossed swords represent his army career.
Crest
The talbot is known for its bravery and steadfastness, and represents the courage of Major Roy’s wife, Lise, who fought against cancer for over twenty years. The quill refers to Major Roy’s career in communications. The ivy is associated with academia and thus to the studies of many in the family.
Motto
Meaning “Though struck down I am raised,” this Latin phrase represents the resilience of Mr. Roy’s family, which has been able to rise up from the misfortunes it has suffered.