Lieutenant Robert Lawrence Cormier

Lieutenant Robert Lawrence Cormier | Dallas Police Department, Texas Lieutenant Robert Lawrence Cormier | Dallas Police Department, Texas
Dallas Police Department, Texas
Lieutenant Robert Lawrence Cormier | Dallas Police Department, Texas
Lieutenant Robert Lawrence Cormier | Dallas Police Department, Texas
Lieutenant Robert Lawrence Cormier

Dallas Police Department, Texas

End of Watch Tuesday, July 24, 1984

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Robert Lawrence Cormier

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. He was survived by his wife and five children.

Bio

  • Age 46
  • Tour 24 years, 10 months
  • Badge 1599
  • Military Veteran

Incident Details

  • Cause Aircraft accident

aircraft accident

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Lt. Cormier,
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 USAF. 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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