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Len Kropioski, famous for his salute during the singing of O Canada at Winnipeg Jets games, has died at age 98, his granddaughter confirmed late Tuesday.

"It’s been a tough day," said Kim Innard of Kenora. "It’s pretty raw for the family."

JOHN WOODS / WINNIPEG FREE FREE PRESS FILES</p><p&gtSecond World War veteran Len Kropioski salutes and sings the anthem at a Winnipeg Jets game in 2012.</p>
JOHN WOODS / WINNIPEG FREE FREE PRESS FILES Second World War veteran Len Kropioski salutes and sings the anthem at a Winnipeg Jets game in 2012.