MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, Fla. — A funeral and memorial service will be held Wednesday for a Miami Beach police sergeant after he died last month while riding his department-issued motorcycle.
Miami Beach police officers were parked outside of the Vista Memorial Gardens Funeral Home ahead of Sgt. David Cajuso’s funeral as a large procession preceded the service.
Miami Beach police led the procession at about 9 a.m. to their own department on Washington Avenue.
Along the way, they made an honorary drive by outside Miami Beach City Hall before arriving at Miami Beach Police Headquarters.
Miami Beach Mayor Steven Meiner was among those who gathered to watch the procession.
“It’s incredible seeing all law enforcement agencies coming together throughout Florida and South Florida,” Meiner said. “I saw at Ryder Trauma that Officer Cajuso was deceased – hundreds and hundreds of officers as far as the eye can see and we’re seeing that today. Law enforcement sticks together and we’re with them 100%.”
After a stopping at police headquarters, the procession will head toward Hard Rock Stadium for Cajuso’s funeral.
Florida Highway Patrol officials said Cajuso, 33, died on the morning of Oct. 28 after losing control of his motorcycle off Interstate 75, near the Palmetto Expressway near Hialeah. Miami Beach police confirmed he was on his way to work at the time.
Cajuso’s motorcycle went down a steep embankment, according to FHP.
He was airlifted to Jackson Memorial Hospital in critical condition, but he later died from his injuries.
Hundreds of law enforcement personnel showed up at the hospital, many of whom were seen very emotional over the loss of the 10-year veteran.
“This is a sad and dark day for men and women of MBPD and for our LEOs in South Florida. I ask that you keep his young family in your thoughts and prayers as they navigate this grievance process,” Miami Beach Police Chief Wayne Jones said at the time.
Cajuso is survived by his wife, three young children, and other relatives, including his father who is a retired Miami Beach firefighter.
According to the funeral program, Cajuso was affectionately known amongst his peers as “The Golden Retriever” due to his “unmatched ability to lift spirits, always greeting everyone with his trademark smile and cheerful words: ‘It’s a beautiful day!’”
He was also a man of faith, and he and his family were active members of Lighthouse Chapel Miami.
Cajuso grew up playing football and hockey and, in addition to sports, also found joy in fishing and boating with his family and friends.
The funeral and memorial ceremony for Cajuso will be held at 10 a.m. at Hard Rock Stadium. The ceremony is open to the public.
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