News of the death of Norman Lim Kwong continues to resonate throughout Alberta where Kwong contributed on the field, in the boardroom and as an appointed representative.
Condolences poured in Saturday afternoon from the political, business and sports worlds.
In a statement, Premier Rachel Notley referred to the Honourable Norman Kwong as a 'person of exceptional and extraordinary accomplishment, a great Albertan and a great Canadian'.
Ken King, the president & CEO of Calgary Sports & Entertainment Corporation, which owns both the Calgary Flames and Calgary Stampeders, says Kwong will be sorely missed by the community and country.
““I am saddened today to hear of the death of a great Calgarian and great Canadian – Normie Kwong," said Ken King, president & CEO of Calgary Sports & Entertainment Corporation, "Normie was a special gift to Calgary’s sporting world as a Hall of Fame player with the Stampeders, an executive and an original co-owner of the Calgary Flames."
"Normie was a great man who contributed so much to the Stampeders, the CFL, the city of Calgary and the province of Alberta," said Calgary Stampeders president and general manager John Hufnagel. "He will be sadly missed but his legacy will endure."
Mayor Naheed Nenshi had high praise for Kwong's contributions and accomplishments..
"He was truly one of the greatest Calgarians, whether in sport, in business, or in public service. He was an inspiration to all of us--helping everyone understand that this is a place where anyone can be and do anything. My thoughts and prayers are with the Kwong family today. He will be missed."
The Alberta Government has created an online Norman Kwong Memorial where Albertans may express condolences and send messages of support to the Kwong family.
