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Almonte, Ontario
Grant of Arms, Flags and Badge, with differences to Sean Michael Harvey Brazeau
January 20, 2022
Vol. VIII, p. 48
Arms of Brian Boyd BrazeauBlazonAzure a double-headed eagle displayed Or, in chief three mullets of eight points in chevron Argent; SymbolismBlue symbolizes the Ottawa River and its tributaries that give life to the lands in the Ottawa Valley, where Mr. Brazeau’s family has lived for generations. Gold alludes to the agricultural heritage of both sides of his family and that of his spouse’s. White, which combines all hues of the visible light spectrum, embodies for him the totality of life’s experiences. The double-headed eagle represents Mr. Brazeau’s belief in looking to both the past and the future in order to “take flight” and achieve great things. The three stars stand for his family’s past, present and future, marking the passing generations with their struggles and successes. |
CrestBlazonA wolf sejant affronty Azure winged and issuant from a coronet erablé Or; SymbolismThe wolf represents the many beloved pet dogs Mr. Brazeau has adopted through the years. Its watchful attitude alludes to dogs’ role in protecting the family, and its forward-looking position expresses the importance of facing obstacles head-on. Its wings elevate it to a higher sphere, thus representing the reward that awaits those who conduct themselves in a worthy manner. The coronet refers to the honour, requirements and responsibilities of public service, its maple leaves highlighting Mr. Brazeau’s career within Canada’s federal public service. |
MottoBlazonSE IPSUM EXTOLLIT QUI PERSTAT; SymbolismMeaning “He elevates himself who perseveres,” this Latin phrase speaks to the challenges faced by Mr. Brazeau and his ancestors, and how each generation has overcome them. With this motto, Mr. Brazeau encourages his own descendants to press onwards through adversity with tenacity. |
Flag of Brian Boyd BrazeauBlazonA banner of the Arms; SymbolismThe symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record. |
Flag of Brian Boyd BrazeauBlazonA standard, the Arms in hoist, the fly Argent charged with the Badge between two representations of the Crest, all separated by two bends sinister Argent fimbriated and inscribed with the Motto in letters Azure; SymbolismThe symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record. |
Badge of Brian Boyd BrazeauBlazonA double-headed eagle’s heads and necks erased Or surmounted by a mullet of eight points Azure charged with a like mullet Argent voided Azure; SymbolismThe symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record. |
Differenced Arms for Sean Michael Harvey Brazeau, child of Brian Boyd BrazeauBlazonThe Arms of Brian Boyd Brazeau debruised of a three-point label Gules during his father’s lifetime; 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. |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on March 19, 2022 in Volume 156, page 1207 of the Canada Gazette.  |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of Sean Brazeau and Fabienne Fusade, Miramichi Herald, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority. PainterEva Pilar-Cass CalligrapherLuc Saucier Recipient TypeIndividual |