Hurmoth Posted June 28, 2005 Share Posted June 28, 2005 (edited) BENTONVILLE, Ark. ? Wal-Mart heir John Walton, son of company founder Sam Walton, died Monday in a Wyoming plane crash, according to the company.Walton, 58, was piloting the ultralight that crashed shortly after takeoff from the Jackson Hole Airport in Grand Teton National Park, the company said. The cause of the crash, which occurred about 12:20 p.m., was not known. In 2005, Forbes Magazine listed him as 11th on its list of the world's richest people with a net worth $18.2 billion. He was tied with his brother Jim, one place behind his bother Rob and one place ahead of his sister Alice and his mother Helen. Wal-Mart spokeswoman Mona Williams said the company notified its employees worldwide late Monday of Walton's death. Walton has been a member of the Wal-Mart Board of Directors since 1992. Walton was a Vietnam veteran, serving in the U.S. Army Green Berets as a medic. He was awarded the Silver Star for saving the lives of several members of his unit while under enemy fire, according to the company. He attended the College of Wooster in Wooster, Ohio. Walton is survived by his wife Christy and son Luke; his mother, Helen; two brothers, Rob and Jim; and a sister, Alice. News Source: FOXNews.com Edited June 28, 2005 by Hurmoth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yusuf M. Veteran Posted June 28, 2005 Veteran Share Posted June 28, 2005 Holy mackerol... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Det. Sonny-Crockett Posted June 28, 2005 Share Posted June 28, 2005 http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20050628/ap_on_...bit_john_walton :no: :no: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makeshift Hammer Posted June 28, 2005 Share Posted June 28, 2005 G'night john Boy.....Night Granpa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheNay Posted June 28, 2005 Share Posted June 28, 2005 ouch, they shud've put more money into their plane than their pockets :pinch: R.I.P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IK47 Posted June 28, 2005 Share Posted June 28, 2005 ^^_ouch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.Kompressor Posted June 28, 2005 Share Posted June 28, 2005 sabotage? by another someone who wants his position? just stirring up controversy so don't take me seriously. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pink Floyd Veteran Posted June 28, 2005 Veteran Share Posted June 28, 2005 yeah just saw the news today I'm wondering what will happen to wal-mart and the direction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doli Posted June 28, 2005 Share Posted June 28, 2005 sabotage? by another someone who wants his position? just stirring up controversy so don't take me seriously. ;) 586132533[/snapback] Target, that dog Spot glad to see this hasnt turned into a Wal-Mart bashing R.I.P. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Warwagon MVC Posted June 28, 2005 MVC Share Posted June 28, 2005 it will probobly get better Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MEMO.INC Posted June 28, 2005 Share Posted June 28, 2005 When rich people are going to understand that they should not pilot planes, just because you are rich doesn't mean you are a good pilot. John kennedy Jr. died that way too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j.nudd Posted June 28, 2005 Share Posted June 28, 2005 G'night john Boy.....Night Granpa. 586130151[/snapback] Haha... it's hard to make light of this event, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doli Posted June 29, 2005 Share Posted June 29, 2005 When rich people are going to understand that they should not pilot planes, just because you are rich doesn't mean you are a good pilot. John kennedy Jr. died that way too. 586134611[/snapback] wow you so smart.... the reason for the crash is unknow for now. Could be engine trouble or some other type of failure. Saying Rich = not a good pilot even if he took classes is just dumb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emo Posted June 29, 2005 Share Posted June 29, 2005 wow, so sad... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aristotle-dude Posted June 29, 2005 Share Posted June 29, 2005 Condolences to his family but Walmart is evil. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benjaminzsj Posted June 29, 2005 Share Posted June 29, 2005 Sad and ironic, a billionaire died when flying a self-made inexpensive plane. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L3thal Veteran Posted June 29, 2005 Veteran Share Posted June 29, 2005 Sad day for the Walton's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
u_diddy Posted June 29, 2005 Share Posted June 29, 2005 When rich people are going to understand that they should not pilot planes, just because you are rich doesn't mean you are a good pilot. John kennedy Jr. died that way too. 586134611[/snapback] Reply of the year!!. Tell us more professor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TmasterT Posted June 29, 2005 Share Posted June 29, 2005 man that sucks...atleast hes got some brothers n sisters In response to the post above...John Travolta is supposed to be an actually decent pilot. u know hes got an airstrip at his house.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kr0z Posted June 29, 2005 Share Posted June 29, 2005 Never trust those ultralight planes. They're just made to crash and kill people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Warwagon MVC Posted July 2, 2005 MVC Share Posted July 2, 2005 Ultralights don't care if you are rich or poor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Righty Posted July 3, 2005 Share Posted July 3, 2005 the wallmart killed him because he tried to escape.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kombolcha Posted July 4, 2005 Share Posted July 4, 2005 When rich people are going to understand that they should not pilot planes, just because you are rich doesn't mean you are a good pilot. John kennedy Jr. died that way too. 586134611[/snapback] john travolta parks his 747 at his house.. and his other two planes. .... think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
y0sh Posted July 4, 2005 Share Posted July 4, 2005 What was he flying? A cessna? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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