The Airdrie Air Cadets are among many others in Airdrie paying their respects to Jim Kruk.

The former RCMP member and pilot passed away in a plane crash on October 13th.

Kruk spent many years with the Cadets in several areas including the Squadron's Ground School Program and recently served as an advisor for the Squadron Sponsoring Committee.

The Cadets said in a statement that Kruk will be deeply missed and that their support goes out to his wife and two sons.