Arms of Yan J. Kevin Bolduc
Arms of Yan J. Kevin Bolduc
Blazon
Azure on a chevron throughout Argent between three mullets Or a great horned owl volant affronty Gules holding in each claw a bowl Sable;
Symbolism
The bowls and the great horned owl (respectively bol and grand-duc in French) are a canting (i.e. punning) reference to the name Bolduc. These elements are inspired by the canting arms of Mr. Bolduc’s ancestor, the Parisian grocer apothecary Pierre Boulduc (1607-1670), bearing balls (boule in French) and a great horned owl. The blue colour represents the sky and his family’s French ancestry. The chevron echoes the stylized form of a modern fighter jet, referring to Mr. Bolduc’s career in the air force and his role as an instructor in this field. The stars represent his three children.
Crest of Yan J. Kevin Bolduc
Blazon
A bald eagle displayed affronty Or, holding in its dexter claw a spear Argent its head Or and in its sinister claw a bone folder Argent, all issuant from a barrulet wavy Argent between two like barrulets Azure;
Symbolism
A symbol of the United States, the bald eagle represents Mr. Bolduc’s dual nationality as well as the field of aviation. Emerging from the waves, it also represents the ship L’Aigle d’or (“The Golden Eagle”), which carried his ancestor, the soldier Louis Boulduc dit Bosleduc, the son of Pierre, when he was deployed to North America in the 17th century. The spear is shown in the colours of the Vatican and therefore represents Mr. Bolduc’s Catholic faith. It also highlights the soldier’s role as a peacekeeper, honouring Mr. Bolduc’s career in the armed forces as well as his spouse’s surname, La Guardia, meaning “the guard” in Italian. The bone folder is a tool used by bookbinders and represents Mr. Bolduc’s work in this field.
Motto of Yan J. Kevin Bolduc
Blazon
SEMPER GRAVIS VERITAS;
Symbolism
Meaning “Truth is always serious,” this Latin phrase expresses the attitude that Mr. Bolduc tries to instill in his students.
