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Walton is a notable graduate of for bravery in combat.

As part of the Philanthropy Roundtable , in 1998 Walton and friend Ted Forstmann established the Children's Scholarship Fund to provide tuition assistance for low-income families wanting to give their children the best possible education through attendance at a private school. He was a passionate advocate of school vouchers.

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Just before his death, Walton was estimated to be worth US$ 18.2 Billion by '' Forbes '' magazine, and he was tied with his brother Jim as the 4th richest person in the United States {Link without Title} and 11th-richest person in the world.

Walton is survived by his wife, Christy, and son, Luke ; his mother, Helen ; two brothers, Rob and Jim ; and a sister, Alice .


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