Wal-Mart Heir Dies in Plane Crash


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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

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sabotage? by another someone who wants his position? just stirring up controversy so don't take me seriously. ;)

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sabotage? by another someone who wants his position?  just stirring up controversy so don't take me seriously. ;)

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Target, that dog Spot

glad to see this hasnt turned into a Wal-Mart bashing

R.I.P.

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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.

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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.

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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

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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.

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Reply of the year!!. Tell us more professor.

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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..

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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.

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john travolta parks his 747 at his house.. and his other two planes.

.... think.

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