Arms of John Munroe Bogie
Arms of John Munroe Bogie
Blazon
Or semé of alchemic symbols for iron Sable, a fess wavy Azure charged with three fleurs-de-lis Argent, on a chief Azure a DHC-2 aircraft affronté Argent;
Symbolism
The upper section celebrates Mr. Bogie’s long career as a pilot, air transport company owner and air organization officer. The De Havilland Beaver was central to many of his operations and experiences. The lower section represents his mining exploration via aerial survey and more specifically the Gagnon and Mount Wright iron mine discoveries. The wavy stripe and fleurs-de-lis indicate that much of Mr. Bogie’s career and service unfolded in Quebec.
Crest of John Munroe Bogie
Blazon
A beaver sejant Azure winged and gorged with a circlet set on the upper rim with mullets Argent, the dexter paw holding a sprig of two maple leaves, the sinister paw resting on a rod of Aesculapius Or;
Symbolism
The beaver represents Mr. Bogie’s hard work and dedicated service to Canada both in air transport and mining development. The beaver has wings to symbolize how this service has been given and as an allusion to his favourite aircraft, the De Havilland Beaver. The circlet of stars honours Mr. Bogie’s American roots and birthplace, and the two maple leaves refer to Canada and his two sons. As the maple is the state tree of New York, the leaves make a further reference to his birthplace in Brooklyn. The rod of Aesculapius highlights the medivac dimension of his service.
Motto of John Munroe Bogie
Blazon
GOD'S HEAVENS TO ROAM;
Symbolism
This is taken from a prayer entitled “A Flyer’s Grace”, written for the Canadian Owners and Pilots Association, of which Mr. Bogie was the founding President. The writer was Father John MacGillivary, a pilot and member of the Association.
