Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Agent Vidal-Perez,
On today, the 20th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Catano. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

October 16, 2024

Rest in peace Agent Perez.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 8, 2022

Nikolai, R.T. Vidal. Never turn his back on anyone. Never left no one alone. We work hard. As a former youth correctional officer, he was more than a colleague, a friend, a brother. My heart still shakes hard when I remembered him. RIP.

R.T. Armando Morales
Former Juvenile Correctional Officer

December 9, 2020

After 14 years I still miss the calls asking for the blessing and I say Daddy I love you.

Sargent Jorge Rivera
Puerto Rico Police Dept

August 25, 2019

Creí haberlo superado son 14 año y aún no he podido hoy el cielo está de fiesta estaría cumpliendo 40 año mi amado hermano cómo hermano exelente como amigo incondicional como padre un ejemplo como hijo el mejor no necesito rango para decir el dolor que aún siento

Leny N Meregildo
Hermana

July 30, 2018

Rest in peace my hermano.

Lieutenant Ray Flores
NYPD (retired)

October 16, 2017

Que Dios Te tenga en su gloria...descanse en paz. May God hold you in his glory...rest in peace.

N.Y.P.D. Lt. Ray Flores (Ret.)

October 16, 2016

Mi corazón se detuvo mi amado hermano han pasado los año y no lo he superado ni yo ni tus sobrino te amo donde quiera que estes

LENY NATHALIA MEREGILDO PEREZ
Sister

May 6, 2016

God Bless You My Brother.. R.I.P.

Hector Colon Badge # 104
Cuartel Municipal De Cataño P.R.

December 22, 2014

Thank you for your service and for helping to make America a safer place.

Deputy Brian Jones
Boulder County Sheriff's Office, CO

January 29, 2013

Agent Vidal, best known by us as Niko was one of our best men on the CERT Team for Correctional Services Corporation from 1998. A brave, dedicated and professional officer. We always remember him for his passion to serve and keep order.
BE blessed and remembered always.

Marisol Luna Director
Internal Affairs and Training Corrections

April 3, 2011

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 5th anniversary year of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer who was murdered in the the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Time never diminishes respect. Your memory will always be honored and revered.

Rest In Peace.

Phyllis Loya

Anonymous

October 16, 2009

RIP.You will never be forgotten.

Anonymous

October 18, 2008

You are remembered today and thank you Sir for your service

You and you partner are the last officers to pass away on Octber 16th, that was in 2004.

this writer hopes that she will never have to update Oct 16th ever again.

Pat Van Den Berghe, Manchester, NH
Neighbors for a Better Manchester, NH

October 16, 2007

G-d Bless.

October 16, 2006

Remembering you and your service to the community on the second anniversary of your tragic death. May you rest in peace.

Mary Kay Balchunas
Mother of Special Agent Jay Balchunas, EOW 11/5/04

October 15, 2006

Thank you for your service to your fellowman. Rest in peace my brother in blue. May God bless you.

State Constable J.L. Green
S.C. State Constables

March 28, 2006

Agent Vidal-Perez..thinking of you - your family - friends & co-workers during this difficult time as your one year anniversary approaches..please continue to watch over your fellow brothers/sisters in blue..YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN..REST IN PEACE & WITH EASE BLUE ANGEL!!!!

girlfriend of a leo
michigan

October 14, 2005

I will be thinking of your family as the l6th approaches. We just passed the one year date of losing our precious son. I don't even see how a year has passed. I spent a year in catano while in college in the 70's. Fell in love with a guy in the coast guard. Another lifetime. God bless your family.

Linda Rittenhouse, Matt's Mom
Officer Matt Rittenhouse
e.o.w.9/16/04

October 13, 2005

I used to be the Director of Training and Investigations Unit for the Facility where Niko (as we called him) worked as correctional officer for the SORT Team prior to his assigment as police officer. My husband was his Leiutenant at the SORT Team. Altough he was not a pahysically "tall" or "big" guy, we alwaus remember him as one of our bravest men. My husband always says that when he went on a dangerous situation with Niko, he was sure that he had the right man to watch his back. We are very proud of him and deeply regret not to have more time to enjoy his laughter and jokes, but one thing we know: On Heaven there will be no better angel to watch for our officers and the angels still on earth using any badge than him. Actually, I'm writing the script for a movie, based on his life and the life of each and every officer I knew, compromised to serve justice and fullfill their dream to find justice in the deep world of corrections.

Marisol Luna

Investigations and Training Ex-Director
Juvenile Institutions Private Sector

July 21, 2005

Thank You for your service.

Ofc. S.L. Coffman #15174
California Highway Patrol

November 10, 2004

I pray for peace and comfort for your family and friends and hope they find strength in the heart felt reflections that have been left here by your extended law enforcement family. You are never alone and always remembered. May your spirit have a joyous homecoming. “Go rest high on the mountain”

D/Sgt. Vencent Woods
State of Michigan Department of Environmental Quality

November 4, 2004

To all who knew and loved Agent Vidal-Perez, we send our heartfelt condolences.

The family of Dave Grant EOW 5/31/04
Tuolumne Co. Sheriff's Dept.

October 31, 2004

Again we mourn as another hero is taken from us. My deepest sympathy to the family, friends and co-workers of Agent Vidal-Perez. May the Lord give you strength and bless each of you during this time.
Rest in peace for your watch here is over; walk in heavens beat and guide us all to protect and serve others safely.

US Ranger Catroppa
National Park Service Kennesaw GA

October 28, 2004

I regret the loss for both the Family and the Catano Municipal PD. Nikolai is now walking his beat in heaven. Thank you for your service. Dios les Bendiga.

Lamento la perdida lo mismo para la Familia y la Policia Municipal de Catano. Nikolai esta ahora haciendo guardia en las calles del paraiso. God Bless you all.

Officer J. Pacheco
Md Transportation Authority PD

October 28, 2004