Arms of Jean Claude Raynald Arsenault
Arms of Jean Claude Raynald Arsenault
Blazon
Azure a mullet Or between three dolphins Argent;
Symbolism
The blue alludes to the sea. The star commemorates the Acadian descent of Mr. Arsenault, and the dolphins represent the Gaspé Peninsula, his native region.
Crest of Jean Claude Raynald Arsenault
Blazon
Two anchors in saltire Azure surmounted by the badge of the regiment Les Fusiliers Mont Royal proper;
Symbolism
The two anchors recall the mariner occupation of Pierre Arsenault, the first ancestor to arrive in Quebec. The badge of the Fusiliers Mont Royal refers to Mr. Arsenault’s military service in that regiment.
Motto of Jean Claude Raynald Arsenault
Blazon
SEMPER PROCEDENS;
Symbolism
SEMPER PROCEDENS, meaning “Always forward”, mirrors the motto of the Fusiliers Mont Royal, “NUNQUAM RETRORSUM” which translates as “Never backward”.
