James Taylor
1984
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.
Service Record
Also Served
Dallas Police Department
Reserve Officer
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