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The CF-18 jet pilots flying over the Labour Day Classic in Calgary broke tradition this year for Norman Kwong.

After buzzing McMahon Stadium before the Calgary Stampeders and Edmonton Eskimos squared off, the voice of one of the pilots boomed loud over the speakers, telling Kwong, who died late last week at 86 years old, “This flyby was for you.”

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It was one final nod — following a video tribute and a moment of silence — to a man who meant a lot to the history of both teams.

Kwong’s family released a written statement over the weekend.

“Throughout his varied life he touched so many people with his humility, intellect, dignity, unforgettable wit and sense of humour. His unique ability to connect at multiple levels with all types of people is something few people possess,” the statement read, in part.

“While it is incredibly difficult to say goodbye, we are comforted in knowing that he had a most blessed and fulfilled life and that our love for, and memory of, him will remain with us forever.”