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Laval, Quebec
Grant of Arms, Flags and Badge, with differences to Marie Monique Johanne Danielle Carolyne Choquette and Guiseppe Galilei Choquette-Dejoie
May 15, 2012
Vol. VI, p. 142
Arms of Joseph Roméo Richard ChoquetteBlazonAzure on a fess between in chief two roses Or and in base an open book Argent bound Or, a bar gemel Azure; SymbolismThe blue and yellow represent Mr. Choquette’s career within the Royal Canadian Air Force. These colours also allude to his French origins. The three yellow bands refer to his rank as major within the Canadian Forces, as well as to his three concurrent careers in education, with the Canadian Forces and with St. John Ambulance. The book symbolizes knowledge, sacred texts, the transmission of knowledge, the exchange of ideas and openness to the world. It also refers to his role as an educator, mentor and leader of youth and colleagues. The roses represent for Mr. Choquette generosity and selflessness. They also appear on the arms associated with the Choquet/Choquette families. Their number represents his love for his daughter and grandson. |
CrestBlazonIssuant from a coronet Or jewelled proper set with Maltese crosses Argent, fleurs-de-lis Azure and maple leaves Gules a rock standing thereon an albatross rising proper charged on the chest with a cross potent Gules and holding in its dexter foot a sword Argent hilt and pommel Azure; SymbolismAs a symbol of freedom and strength, the albatross represents for Mr. Choquette his boundless energy in pursuing three concurrent careers, while also symbolizing his membership in the Royal Canadian Air Force. It evokes Mr. Choquette’s spirit of determination, as well as his professional commitment to serve his fellow citizens. The sword symbolizes the loyalty, honour, courage and pride of a soldier fighting for peace and freedom. It also represents his ancestor, Nicolas Choquet dit Champagne, who fought with the Carignan-Salières Regiment in 1665. The cross potent, an emblem based on the badge of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem and a symbol of compassion, evokes Mr. Choquette’s spiritual journey as an active Christian. The fleurs-de-lis on the crown represent Quebec; the maple leaves, Canada; and the Maltese cross, Mr. Choquette’s membership in the Most Venerable Order of the Hospital of St. John of Jerusalem and the Sovereign Military Hospitaller Order of St. John of Jerusalem of Rhodes and of Malta. |
MottoBlazonRAYONNER POUR SERVIR; SymbolismMeaning “Shining to serve”, the motto underscores Mr. Choquette’s sense of duty and involvement in his community. |
Flag of Joseph Roméo Richard ChoquetteBlazonA banner of the Arms; SymbolismThe symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record. |
Standard of Joseph Roméo Richard ChoquetteBlazonA standard, the Arms in hoist, the fly Argent charged with the Crest between two representations of the Badge, all separated by two bends sinister Azure inscribed with the Motto in letters Or; SymbolismThe symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record. |
Badge of Joseph Roméo Richard ChoquetteBlazonOn a hurt a heart between four shamrocks in cross Or; SymbolismThe blue disk symbolizes the earth, while the four trefoils represent open hands, thus referring to Mr. Choquette’s second career as a human resources manager. The blue disk also symbolizes his studies in geography, while the trefoils honour his maternal grandmother, who was of Irish descent. The heart represents love and service to others and symbolizes Mr. Choquette’s many years of volunteerism for the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award and for St. John Ambulance. |
Differenced Arms for Marie Monique Johanne Danielle Carolyne Choquette, daughter of Joseph Roméo Richard ChoquetteBlazonThe Arms of Joseph Roméo Richard Choquette debruised of a three-point label Gules; this individual will inherit the Arms of the Recipient following his death; SymbolismThe symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record. |
Differenced Arms for Guiseppe Galilei Choquette-Dejoie, grandson of Joseph Roméo Richard ChoquetteBlazonThe Arms of Joseph Roméo Richard Choquette debruised of a five-point label Gules; SymbolismThe symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record. |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on November 3, 2012 in Volume 146, page 3053 of the Canada Gazette.   |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of Richard Choquette and Manon Labelle, Miramichi Herald, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority. PainterRobert Grey CalligrapherDoris Wionzek Recipient TypeIndividual |