United States of America

James Charles Taylor

Died July 24, 1984

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James Charles Taylor.

How He Died

Manner Accident

Cause Multiple traumatic injuries

What Happened

Reserve Officer James Taylor and Lieutenant Robert Cormier were killed in a helicopter accident near the intersection of South Hall Street and Canton Street. The officers were looking for landing spots for the upcoming Republican Convention when the helicopter struck a communications tower 450 feet in the air. Both officers were killed instantly.

Survivors

Reserve Officer Taylor was a member of the Texas National Guard and had served with the Dallas Police Department for 14 and a half years and was survived by his wife and two sons.

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National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Panel 26-W · Line 7 cut as JAMES CHARLES TAYLOR

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In tribute

I served 1985 to 1993. You served too, before the badge - different uniform, same idea. You go where you are sent and you do not get to pick the call.

Reserve Officer Taylor gave the Dallas Police Department 14 years.

Thank you for your service to the Dallas community, and for your service before it. Gone but never to be forgotten.

Rest easy, brother.

— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993

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