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Wal-Mart fortune heir dies in plane crash
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| VERTiG0 |
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/050627/nym213.html?.v=15
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Philanthropist and Entrepreneur John Walton Killed in Airplane Crash
Monday June 27, 8:19 pm ET
BENTONVILLE, Ark., June 27 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- It is with great sorrow that Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., announces the death of John Walton. A Vietnam War hero, member of the Wal-Mart Board of Directors and philanthropist, Walton was killed when the ultra-light aircraft he was piloting crashed shortly after take-off from the Jackson Hole Airport in Grand Teton National Park. The crash occurred at approximately 1:20 p.m. CDT and the cause has not yet been determined. Walton, 58, was the aircraft's sole occupant.
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Walton was the second son of Wal-Mart founder, Sam Walton.
As a board member of the Walton Family Foundation, Walton played a leading role in guiding the Foundation's contributions to elementary and high school education, including scholarship programs to provide parents with greater choice in education.
Walton served in the U.S. Army Green Berets as a medic during the Vietnam War. He was awarded the Silver Star for saving the lives of several members of his unit while under intense enemy fire.
Walton pursued a variety of business interests throughout his life, including work as a crop duster in the 1970s and as a boat builder in the 1980s and 1990s. More recently, Walton formed the holding company True North, which is composed of businesses ranging from advanced composites to boat building to venture capital investments.
Walton has been a member of the Wal-Mart Board of Directors since 1992.
Walton attended the College of Wooster. He is survived by his wife Christy and their son, Luke; his mother Helen; two brothers, Rob and Jim; a sister, Alice; and their families.
No funeral arrangements have been announced. |
I guess solid gold planes fueled by the souls of the damned and the poor aren't safe to fly, eh? |
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| rabbitjoker |
| I spent a few summers in Jackson Hole, WY. Beautiful contry. RIP. |
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| Jayx1 |
| quote: | Originally posted by rabbitjoker
I spent a few summers in Jackson Hole, |
I'm sure Micheal was happy about that LOL |
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| rabbitjoker |
| quote: | Originally posted by Jayx1
I'm sure Micheal was happy about that LOL |
When you see it for yourself, you wouldn't pick a better place to pass away.
IMO - The most beautiful places in the world are in the mid-west. |
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| DarkWater |
Yes Jackson HOle is beautifOl
BUT,
the title is misleading. He already had $18+ billion bucks, it's not like he needed the inheritence.
How many hours do you guys think Tijs would spin consecutively for one billion? |
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| rabbitjoker |
| I want to die in a field of sunflowers in North Dakota. |
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| zoogla |
| Damn, I read about this brother; he was very generous and the kindest one of the family. May he rest in peace. |
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| VERTiG0 |
| quote: | Originally posted by rabbitjoker
I want to die in a field of sunflowers in North Dakota. |
I'd like to die just like my grandfathers, both of them. Asleep. With my passengers screaming. |
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| Ub3rTrancer |
| quote: | Originally posted by VERTiG0
I'd like to die just like my grandfathers, both of them. Asleep. With my passengers screaming. |
lmao:haha:
sorry, but thats just funny.
Reminds me of a movie, that i cant remember the name...
I wouldnt mind dieing on my sleep neihter, best way to go if u think about it. |
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| Irishaddict |
| quote: | Originally posted by Ub3rTrancer
I wouldnt mind dieing on my sleep neihter, best way to go if u think about it. |
+1 |
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| starsearcher |
| The guy flew an experimental home-made plane...I guess some people are too bored in life...sad news though |
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| dEsidEL |
RIP
another reason to live life to its fullest.. he surely wont be taking his billions with him to the grave |
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