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Wichita Falls, Texas, United States of America
Grant of Arms, Flags and Badge, with differences to Kyle Anthony Bolduc, Rachel Lynn Bolduc and Mina Winter Bolduc
March 15, 2021
Vol. VII, p. 342
Arms of Yan J. Kevin BolducBlazonAzure on a chevron throughout Argent between three mullets Or a great horned owl volant affronty Gules holding in each claw a bowl Sable; SymbolismThe 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. |
CrestBlazonA 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; SymbolismA 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. |
MottoBlazonSEMPER GRAVIS VERITAS; SymbolismMeaning “Truth is always serious,” this Latin phrase expresses the attitude that Mr. Bolduc tries to instill in his students. |
Flag of Yan J. Kevin BolducBlazonArgent the Badge bordered in chief and in base Azure; SymbolismThe colours, the owl and the chevron repeat the symbolism of the shield. The upper stripe alludes to the sky, while the lower stripe refers to the sea. The chevron is taken from the arms of his armigerous ancestors in the 17th century; pointing towards the sky, it signifies aspirations and desires to better oneself and elevate one’s spirit. The owl’s golden colour represents the shining light of truth, which one must face boldly as the owl does. |
Flag of Yan J. Kevin BolducBlazonA standard, the Arms in hoist, the fly Or charged with three fleurs-de-lis Sable between two bends sinister Argent fimbriated and inscribed with the Motto in letters Sable; SymbolismThe fleur-de-lis using the angled lines reminiscent of a stealth aircraft was created by Mr. Bolduc to illustrate to his children their French ancestry and to allude to the world of aviation, in which they were raised. |
Badge of Yan J. Kevin BolducBlazonA great horned owl volant affronty Or surmounting a chevron couped Azure; SymbolismThe symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record. |
Differenced Arms for Kyle Anthony Bolduc, child of Yan J. Kevin BolducBlazonThe Arms of Yan J. Kevin Bolduc debruised of a sun in splendour Or in place of the mullet in base; SymbolismThe Philippine sun honours his maternal Philippine heritage. |
Differenced Arms for Rachel Lynn Bolduc, Child of Yan J. Kevin BolducBlazonThe Arms of Yan J. Kevin Bolduc debruised of a horse's head Or in place of the mullet in base; SymbolismThe horse is found in the arms of the province of Naples in Italy, and honours her maternal Italian heritage. |
Differenced Arms for Mina Winter Bolduc, child of Yan J. Kevin BolducBlazonThe Arms of Yan J. Kevin Bolduc debruised of a rose Or in place of the mullet in base during her father's lifetime; SymbolismThe rose honours the memory of her maternal grandmothers, who favoured this flower. |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on December 11, 2021 in Volume 155, page 5668 of the Canada Gazette.      |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of Yan J. Kevin Bolduc and Teva Vidal, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority. PainterDebra MacGarvie CalligrapherDoris Wionzek Recipient TypeIndividual |