DAMN, I DIDN'T KNOW

Philanthropist and Entrepreneur John Walton Killed in Airplane Crash

Press Release Source: Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.

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.

I haven't shopped at Wal-Mart in years. I refuse to spend my money there and have had a dislike for the Walton family for quite some time. I was shocked and sadden tonight when I read this about John Walton, the second son of Wal-Mart founder, Sam Walton;
"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".

Not sure what lesson there is in that.