U.S. Air Force · United States 
Robert Cormier
1984
Robert Lawrence Cormier served the U.S. Air Force.
How He Died
Manner
Accident
Cause
Multiple traumatic injuries
What Happened
Lieutenant Robert Cormier and Reserve Officer James Taylor 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. Lieutenant Cormier was a U.S Air Force veteran and had served with the Dallas Police Department for almost 25 years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and five children.
Service Record
U.S. Air Force
Also Served
Dallas Police Department
Lieutenant
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