Today, the Dallas Police Department honored fallen officers Lieutenant Robert Cormier #1599 and Chief Pilot James “Chuck” Taylor R7868 with ceremonial street toppers at the intersection of Canton Street and S. Second Avenue.
On July 24, 1984, Helicopter Pilots, Lt. Robert Cormier, #1599 and Reserve Officer James Taylor, #R7868, were tasked with finding landing sites for the upcoming Republican Convention. During flight, the propeller struck a newly installed radio tower causing the helicopter to crash. Lt. Cormier and Officer Taylor died instantly.
Members of the command staff and the Department, along with members of Lieutenant Robert Cormier #1599 and Chief Pilot James “Chuck” Taylor R7868 family were in attendance for the unveiling.
Dallas Police Dept
On July 24, 1984, Helicopter Pilots, Lt. Robert Cormier, #1599 and Reserve Officer James Taylor, #R7868, were tasked with finding landing sites for the upcoming Republican Convention. During flight, the propeller struck a newly installed radio tower causing the helicopter to crash. Lt. Cormier and Officer Taylor died instantly.
Members of the command staff and the Department, along with members of Lieutenant Robert Cormier #1599 and Chief Pilot James “Chuck” Taylor R7868 family were in attendance for the unveiling.
Dallas Police Dept
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