Reserve Officer James Charles Taylor

Reserve Officer James Charles Taylor | Dallas Police Department, Texas Reserve Officer James Charles Taylor | Dallas Police Department, Texas
Dallas Police Department, Texas
Reserve Officer James Charles Taylor | Dallas Police Department, Texas
Reserve Officer James Charles Taylor | Dallas Police Department, Texas
Reserve Officer James Charles Taylor

Dallas Police Department, Texas

End of Watch Tuesday, July 24, 1984

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James Charles Taylor

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.

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.

Bio

  • Age 45
  • Tour 14 years, 7 months
  • Badge R7868
  • Military Veteran

Incident Details

  • Cause Aircraft accident

aircraft accident

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Officer Taylor,
On today, the 40th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just for your Community but for our Country as well when you served with the TXARNG. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

July 24, 2024

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