Arms of Roger Damien Bibaud
Arms of Roger Damien Bibaud
Blazon
Per pale Gules and Azure, two Baud hounds combatant Or supporting a sword Argent hilt and pommel Or;
Symbolism
The red and pale blue colours represent Mr. Bibaud’s service in the Canadian Army and in the Royal Canadian Air Force respectively. The two dogs create a play on Mr. Bibaud’s name (bi in Latin meaning “two” and baud referring to a type of dog). The Baud, a kind of French staghound, is a proud and bold hunting dog which, for Mr. Bibaud, symbolizes loyalty and selfless service. The sword refers to his military service.
Crest of Roger Damien Bibaud
Blazon
A demi-griffin Gules armed winged and holding a lightning bolt Azure rayonné Or;
Symbolism
The griffin represents the Griffon helicopter on board which Mr. Bibaud served as aircrew while in the Royal Canadian Air Force. The griffin is also the central element in the crest of Mr. Bibaud’s native city, LaSalle, Quebec. It thus recalls the Griffon, the ship of the explorer Cavelier de La Salle, which was named after the griffins in his patron’s arms, the Comte de Frontenac, the governor general of New France. The thunderbolt symbolizes the attack role in which the Griffon helicopter served in Afghanistan.
Motto of Roger Damien Bibaud
Blazon
JUSTUS ET FIDELIS;
Symbolism
This Latin phrase, meaning “Just and faithful”, reflects the aspiration of Mr. Bibaud to do what is right while remaining faithful to his superiors and subordinates alike.
