- The Governor General of Canada
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André Vézina
Québec, Quebec
Grant of Arms, with differences to Lynn Vézina, Kimberley Desbiens, Christopher Desbiens, France Vézina, Jean-Kristof Lapierre and Sabrina Lapierre
July 15, 2014
Vol. VI, p. 372
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Blazon
Arms
Or three bars wavy Sable, overall a falcon close between two sprigs of oak Gules;
Crest
A falcon wings elevated and addorsed Or goutté de poix holding in its dexter claw a spray of maple leaves Gules and blue flag flowers Or;
Motto
DISCIPLINE • LOYAUTÉ • DISCRÉTION;
Differenced Arms for Lynn Vézina, daugther of André Vézina
The Arms of André Vézina debruised of a three-point label Argent during her father’s lifetime; This individual will inherit the Arms of the Recipient following his death;
Differenced Arms for Kimberley Desbiens, granddaughter of André Vézina
The Arms of André Vézina debruised of a five-point label Argent during his grandfather’s lifetime;
Differenced Arms for Christopher Desbiens, grandson of André Vézina
The Arms of André Vézina within a bordure compony Sable and Or;
Differenced Arms for France Vézina, daughter of André Vézina
The Arms of André Vézina within a bordure Gules;
Diferenced Arms for Jean-Kristof Lapierre, grandson of André Vézina
The Arms of André Vézina debruised of a three-point label Argent during his mother’s lifetime;
Differenced Arms for Sabrina Lapierre, granddaughter of André Vézina
The Arms of André Vézina within a bordure compony Gules and Or;
Symbolism
Arms
The four yellow sections of the shield, which allude to the badge of colonels of the Canadian Armed Forces, mark Mr. Vézina’s service with the 55 Field Ambulance. Their wavy form reflects the sea and Mr. Vézina’s passion for travel. As a discreet and perceptive creature, the falcon embodies characteristics of Mr. Vézina. The two oak branches refer to Mr. Vézina’s role as the Honorary Aide-de-Camp to the Honourable Pierre Duchesne, Lieutenant Governor of Quebec, whose coat of arms includes an oak tree. Their number refers to Mr. Vézina’s two daughters and the importance he places on family. These branches also symbolize young shoots, representing his volunteer work with young people over many years.
Crest
The falcon is taken from the arms. The black drops represent Mr. Vézina’s oil work in Africa, which earned him the appointment of Honorary Consul of the Republic of Benin in Québec. The maple leaves and the blue flag flowers represent his French-Canadian roots.
Motto
This phrase means “Discipline, loyalty, discretion”.
Differenced Arms for Lynn Vézina, daugther of André Vézina
The symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record.
Differenced Arms for Kimberley Desbiens, granddaughter of André Vézina
The symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record.
Differenced Arms for Christopher Desbiens, grandson of André Vézina
The symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record.
Differenced Arms for France Vézina, daughter of André Vézina
The symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record.
Diferenced Arms for Jean-Kristof Lapierre, grandson of André Vézina
The symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record.
Differenced Arms for Sabrina Lapierre, granddaughter of André Vézina
The symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record.
Background
Canada Gazette Information
The announcement of the Letters Patent was made on March 14, 2015, in Volume 149, page 501 of the Canada Gazette.
Artist Information
Creator(s)
Original concept of Manon Labelle, Miramichi Herald, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority.
Painter
Robert Grey
Calligrapher
Shirley Mangione
Recipient Information
Individual