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Joseph Roméo Richard Choquette

Laval, Quebec
Grant of Arms, Flags and Badge, with differences to Marie Monique Johanne Danielle Carolyne Choquette and Guiseppe Galilei Choquette-Dejoie
May 15, 2012
Vol. VI, p. 142

Badge of Joseph Roméo Richard Choquette

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Blazon

Badge

On a hurt a heart between four shamrocks in cross Or;


Symbolism

Badge

The blue disk symbolizes the earth, while the four trefoils represent open hands, thus referring to Mr. Choquette’s second career as a human resources manager. The blue disk also symbolizes his studies in geography, while the trefoils honour his maternal grandmother, who was of Irish descent. The heart represents love and service to others and symbolizes Mr. Choquette’s many years of volunteerism for the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award and for St. John Ambulance.