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The Two Towers
represent
Poitou,
The French
Province where Antoine Bourg was born.
The Star
represents Acadia.
The Bourque
family played a major role in the
development of this country.
The Latin cross
represents the martyrdom of the
Acadians.
The red
symbolizes the courage and love of the
family's ancestors who left their home
country to come to Acadia.
The blue
is the
image of the Acadian people who, despite
their misfortunes, have always evinced
moderation, peace and order.
The green
indicates
that Antoine and several of his
descendants lived off the land.
The gold
symbolizes the spiritual values which
have characterized the Acadian and have
been their strength. |
