United States Department of the Treasury - Customs Service, U.S. Government
End of Watch Sunday, November 15, 1987
James Darryl Taylor
Pilot James Taylor and Pilot David Crater were killed in an aircraft accident near Palm Springs, California, while conducting a night time tactical flight. The aircraft struck a 300-foot ridge at approximately 6:10pm, killing both pilots.
Pilot Taylor had previously served as a pilot in the U.S. Navy and was survived by his wife and three children.
Bio
- Age 41
- Tour 10 years
- Badge Not available
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Aircraft accident
- Location California
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Pilot David L. Crater
United States Department of the Treasury - Customs Service, US
EOW: November 15, 1987
Most Recent Reflection
View all 10 ReflectionsTo the James Taylor Family,
As a chaplain candidate at the CBP Training Academy, I have the honor of having USCS Pilot James Darryl Taylor as my Silent Partner. His service and dedication to his country gives me strength and courage each day as I go out to be of service to the CBP Community.
His legacy lives on and he is not forgotten and I thank you for allowing me to get to know him.
Phylece LeVally
Customs & Border Protection
August 10, 2017
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