09-03-2016, 03:46 PM
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#1 Goaltender
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Underground
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Norman Kwong passes away.
I just noticed that Norman Kwong passed away overnight.
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"Mr. Kwong was proud to be the son of Chinese immigrants. He was an Alberta success story from an early age. From his storied career in the Canadian Football League to his later co-ownership of the Calgary Flames, he was a champion on the field of play and in life," Notley said in a statement.
"He gave his time generously to non-profit and voluntary organizations across the country. His contributions to public life earned him many honours, including the Order of Canada."
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He had numerous achievements during his lifetime, but most relevant to this forum was his role in bringing the Flames to Calgary.
Rest in peace.
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09-03-2016, 04:05 PM
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#2
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Crash and Bang Winger
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A truly Great man, Albertan.
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09-03-2016, 04:07 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Calgary
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Fourth of Calgary's six original owners to pass away.
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09-03-2016, 04:19 PM
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RIP Mr. Kwong. I had the occasion to meet him a few times and a true gentleman. His son Marty is an absolutely great guy.
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09-03-2016, 04:50 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: Clinching Party
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What a life this man had.
This awesome photo is from his wikipedia page.
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09-03-2016, 04:59 PM
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Really great man. Calgary is a better place because of his contributions. Very sad news.
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09-03-2016, 05:28 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2010
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A man that throughout his life, made a difference. Rest in peace.
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09-03-2016, 05:58 PM
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Family friend. Just a great guy. His brother is also just a tremendous guy and this must be devastating. All the best to his family.
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09-03-2016, 05:59 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2009
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Sad news, great person.
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09-03-2016, 06:41 PM
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Scoring Winger
Join Date: Nov 2013
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Wasn't he called "The china clipper" in the CFL ? , sad day a great Canadian.
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09-03-2016, 06:53 PM
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All I can get
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A giant in several fields of endeavour. They don't make 'em like that any more.
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09-03-2016, 07:48 PM
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Given the esks playing stamps on Monday I'm sure there will be a moment f silence and hopefully a nice video tribute (do they have video from the 50s?).
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09-03-2016, 07:55 PM
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First Line Centre
Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: Fort Collins, CO
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Miss you Normie. Rest in peace.
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09-03-2016, 08:03 PM
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All I can get
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Came across this video. Well worth a viewing.
This guy faced a lot of discrimination and not only overcame it, but succeeded spectacularly. He stayed in a town that actively created barriers to his success.
Last edited by Reggie Dunlop; 09-03-2016 at 08:14 PM.
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09-03-2016, 08:19 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: San Fernando Valley
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Sad day for the City of Calgary.
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09-03-2016, 08:23 PM
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Olympic Guru
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Had the chance to meet Mr. Kwong when I was a teenager, a truly great man. Sports in this province wouldn't be nearly the same without him.
I sure hope the Stamps honour him on Monday, I imagine the Eskimos will as well next week. Really sad loss
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09-03-2016, 09:03 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Calgary, AB
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He's one of a very small number of people with his name on both the Grey and Stanley Cups.
Are there any schools or parks or anything like that named after him in Calgary? If not, there should be.
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09-03-2016, 09:40 PM
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Was there a sport he didn't support? One of the best CFL'ers of all time.
Amazing guy and a true Calgarian....a Western Canada HS legend.
Earned everything he got in a place that you used to be able to do so.
RIP Normie.
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09-03-2016, 10:01 PM
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Thanks for everything Normie. My thoughts and prayers go out to all of your loved ones.
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09-03-2016, 11:41 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2014
Location: Indiana
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One of the greatest Albertans of all time. He definetely had a life worth celebrating.
Look forward to seeing a tribute at the next Stampeders game.
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