Dallas Police Department, Texas
End of Watch Tuesday, July 24, 1984
Add to My HeroesRobert 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
Most Recent Reflection
View all 11 ReflectionsLt. 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.
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