On Tuesday, October 28, 2025, the Miami Beach community suffered a heartbreaking loss. Officer David Cajuso, a 33-year-old motorcycle officer and 10-year member of the Miami Beach Police Department, tragically passed away in the line of duty following a crash near I-75 and the Gratigny Parkway in northwest Miami-Dade. Despite the rapid response and his transport to Ryder Trauma Center, David did not survive his injuries.
David was so much more than his uniform. He was a devoted husband and a proud father to three young children, ages 2, 3, and 5. Coming from a family of first responders—his father serves with Miami Beach Fire Rescue—David dedicated his life to protecting others. Even after surviving a serious on-duty accident in 2017, he returned to serve with courage and humility. Those who knew him describe a kind, compassionate, and steady presence—a man who led with quiet strength, humor, and heart.
As friends, colleagues, and neighbors, we are coming together to support the people David cherished most. This Help A Hero campaign will provide immediate financial assistance for funeral and memorial expenses, essential family needs such as childcare, housing, and daily living costs, and a bridge for the months ahead as his loved ones begin to heal.
Our shared goal is simple: to ease the immediate burdens so that David’s wife can focus on their children and on finding strength in the love and community that surrounds them.
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On Tuesday, October 28, 2025, the Miami Beach community suffered a heartbreaking loss. Officer David Cajuso, a 33-year-old motorcycle officer...
On Tuesday, October 28, 2025, the Miami Beach community suffered a heartbreaking loss. Officer David Cajuso, a 33-year-old motorcycle officer and 10-year member of the Miami Beach Police Department, tragically passed away in the line of duty following a crash near I-75 and the Gratigny Parkway in northwest Miami-Dade. Despite the rapid response and his transport to Ryder Trauma Center, David did not survive his injuries.
David was so much more than his uniform. He was a devoted husband and a proud father to three young children, ages 2, 3, and 5. Coming from a family of first responders—his father serves with Miami Beach Fire Rescue—David dedicated his life to protecting others. Even after surviving a serious on-duty accident in 2017, he returned to serve with courage and humility. Those who knew him describe a kind, compassionate, and steady presence—a man who led with quiet strength, humor, and heart.
As friends, colleagues, and neighbors, we are coming together to support the people David cherished most. This Help A Hero campaign will provide immediate financial assistance for funeral and memorial expenses, essential family needs such as childcare, housing, and daily living costs, and a bridge for the months ahead as his loved ones begin to heal.
Our shared goal is simple: to ease the immediate burdens so that David’s wife can focus on their children and on finding strength in the love and community that surrounds them.
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