Brian Wilson establishes Air Force scholarships

Brian Wilson observed Memorial Day and Father's Day at once Monday.

Wilson announced the establishment of the Michael Wilson Scholarship to honor his late father and the elder Wilson's commitment to the U.S. Air Force. The scholarship will be awarded annually for each of the next five years, beginning with this year, to two future airmen or airwomen preparing to be officers.

"It doesn't have to be the smartest students. It doesn't have to be the hardest-working," the Giants closer said. Rather, said Wilson, the recipients should demonstrate leadership qualities and the ability to overcome obstacles, such as coming from humble beginnings. "That's exactly how I got to where I am, so I wanted it to have some sort of link," said Wilson, 29. "I wanted to be able to give money in a certain way where it's not like a donation, but more of a reward."

Though the value of the scholarship was not disclosed, Wilson's contribution is the largest scholarship given by an individual to be administered by the Air Force Association in its 65-year history.

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Nice work Brian..