MI-265
Boulle-Norman Memorial Cadet Squadron
Version 2
Unit Name:
The reason for leaving the name on the top rocker as just "Boulle-Norman Memorial" gives the unit the ability to outlast changes in our structure, whether the situation dictates we are a flight, a squadron, cadet or senior or a composite unit.
Latin Saying:
"Citius Altius Fortius" - faster, higher, stronger. It is the motto of the modern Olympics.
Chosen because we should always strive to excel; to be faster, higher and stronger!
Griffin:
In heraldry, the griffin's amalgamation of lion and eagle gains in courage and boldness, and it is always drawn as a powerful fierce monster. It is used to denote strength and military courage and leadership. Griffins are portrayed with a lion's body, an eagle's head, long ears, and an eagle's claws, to indicate that one must combine intelligence and strength.
The Griffin also ties us to the Grand Rapids area as one of the best AHL hockey teams in the league resides here as the farm team for the Detroit Red Wings, which in and of themselves are one of the best teams in hockey and are always striving for excellence.
Nautical Stars:
Besides the ties to high ranking military symbolism, in Michigan we are surrounded by the Great Lakes. The two stars at the top represent each of the members this squadron is named after, Deborah Boulle and John Norman, two Metropolitan Composite Squadron members who passed away in 1988. Deborah’s father was asked to start a cadet squadron and the cadets chose the name to remember the pair’s dedication to Civil Air Patrol.
The remaining 4 stars represent the 4 core values that we hold true in CAP, Integrity, Volunteer Service, Excellence, and Respect.
Colors:
Red: Strength; because together as a unit we a strong.
Gold: Generosity; represents our volunteer service to our community, state and nation.
Black: Constancy; represents our diehard nature to be steadfast in our missions, whatever they may be.
Information provided by:
1st Lt Mark Curtis, CAP
Boulle-Norman Memorial Cadet Squadron
February 2010
History of the Patch 
