United States Department of Labor - Immigration Service - United States Border Patrol, U.S. Government
End of Watch Thursday, March 24, 1932
Add to My HeroesFrank Vidmar, Jr.
Patrol Inspector Frank Vidmar was killed when the vehicle he was in struck a trolley car during a pursuit in Niagara Falls, New York.
The two inspectors were driving a personal car while searching for a known alien smuggler because the normal patrol car was known to the smuggler. When they spotted the man he refused to stop and attempted to flee. During the pursuit, the vehicle the inspectors were in struck the trolley car at Lewiston Road and Van Rensselaer Avenue.
Inspector Vidmar had served with the United States Border Patrol for eight months and was a United States Navy Veteran. He was survived by his expectant wife.
Bio
- Age 30
- Tour 8 months
- Badge Not available
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Vehicle pursuit
- Location New York
- Weapon Automobile
- Offender Not available
Most Recent Reflection
View all 10 ReflectionsPatrol Inspector Vidmar,
On today, the 90th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country-not just with the Patrol but when you served with the USN as well.
Fair Winds And Following Seas
Anonymous
United States Border Patrol
March 24, 2022
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