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Dean Tyler LaGrange
Camrose, Alberta
Grant of Arms, Flag and Badge, with differences to Devon Donald LaGrange, Marie Katherine LaGrange and Trent John LaGrange
February 15, 2024
Vol. VIII, p. 256
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Blazon
Arms
Per chevron embowed Argent and Azure, in chief semé of roses Azure barbed and seeded Or, in base a Trinity knot Argent;
Crest
A winged knight in armour affronty, wings inverted, kneeling on one knee and grasping a sword point in base proper;
Motto
BEATI PACIFICI;
Flag
A standard, the Arms in hoist, the fly tierced in bend sinister Azure Argent and Azure charged with a rose Azure barbed and seeded Or between two swords points in base proper all separated by two bends sinister Argent inscribed with the Motto in letters Sable;
Badge
A rose Azure barbed and seeded Or surmounting a sword point in base proper;
Differenced Arms for Devon Donald LaGrange, child of Dean Tyler LaGrange
The Arms of Dean Tyler LaGrange within a bordure quarterly Azure and Argent during his father’s lifetime; This individual will ultimately inherit the Arms;
Differenced Arms for Marie Katherine LaGrange, child of Dean Tyler LaGrange
The Arms of Dean Tyler LaGrange within a bordure Or;
Differenced Arms for Trent John LaGrange, child of Dean Tyler LaGrange
The Arms of Dean Tyler LaGrange within a bordure quarterly Argent and Azure;
Symbolism
Arms
Blue is a colour frequently associated with police forces and therefore represents Chief LaGrange’s career as a police officer. The Trinity knot embodies his Christian faith. Its separate elements represent his three children, while the ring symbolizes the bond that he shares with his wife. The upper portion of the shield alludes to a protective cloak, referencing once more his work, while the roses represent Alberta, his home province.
Crest
The winged knight alludes to the Archangel Michael, who is the patron saint of police officers. His kneeling position indicates humility, while the wings wrapped protectively around his sides, as well as the reference to a warrior with a sword, embody the protective role of police officers.
Motto
This Latin expression, which is taken from the Bible, means “Blessed are the peacemakers” (Matthew 5:9). It alludes to Chief LaGrange’s faith and to his views on the role of police officers in society.
Flag
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Badge
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Differenced Arms for Devon Donald LaGrange, child of Dean Tyler LaGrange
The symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record.
Differenced Arms for Marie Katherine LaGrange, child of Dean Tyler LaGrange
The symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record.
Differenced Arms for Trent John LaGrange, child of Dean Tyler LaGrange
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 January 1, 1900, in Volume 0, page 0 of the Canada Gazette.
Artist Information
Creator(s)
Original concept of Alix Chartrand, Saguenay Herald, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority.
Painter
Debra MacGarvie
Calligrapher
Yolande Lessard
Recipient Information
Individual