A memorial service to honor a fallen Miami Beach police officer was held Wednesday at Hard Rock Stadium.

Sgt. David Cajuso, 33, died after crashing his patrol motorcycle on Oct. 28 at I-75 and Gratigny Parkway, near Hialeah Gardens.

Authorities said no other vehicle was involved, and the cause of the crash remains under investigation. The Florida Highway Patrol, the lead agency on the case, has reported no new developments.

David Cajuso remembered as "decorated hero"

Following the tragic incident, dozens of officers from several South Florida law enforcement agencies gathered to show their support for Cajuso's family and his department.

Those who knew him said Cajuso was a gentle giant with a great sense of humor — a humble man, loved like a brother by many of his fellow officers — and passionate about serving his community.

During a press conference outside the hospital where Cajuso died, Miami Beach Police Chief Wayne Jones called him a "decorated hero" who had been with the department for 10 years. He asked for prayers for Cajuso's wife and three young children, aged 2, 3, and 5.

Funeral arrangements

Cajuso's funeral began after 10 a.m. on Nov. 12. A procession preceded the ceremony, which departed from Vista Memorial Gardens funeral home at about 8:30 a.m., traveled to Miami Beach Police Headquarters and ended at Hard Rock Stadium.

The service at Hard Rock Stadium was open to the public. Cajuso's family spoke during the ceremony, sharing their memories and praising Cajuso's character. 

"He will be deeply missed." 

As community members and law enforcement from across Florida arrived to honor Cajuso, those in leadership and his close friends shared their thoughts and memories with CBS News Miami. 

Miami Beach Mayor Steven Meiner expressed his support for the fallen officer, saying his city will always stand behind the police. 

"This is a day you pray never happens, unfortunately, we lost motorman David Cajuso," Meiner said. He called the outpouring of support "tremendous." 

Miami Beach Police Spokesperson Christopher Bess reflected on his friendship with Cajuso.

"To know David was to love David," Bess said. "He had no bad bone in his body. His smile just lit up the room. And I will miss him immensely. However, his family has gained about 6,000 additional family members."

North Bay Village Police Chief Carlos Noriega, who's also the former Miami Beach Police chief, told CBS News Miami that he's never lost an officer while in leadership; however, he has experienced losing a partner while on duty. 

"Losing one of our brothers and sisters in law enforcement is the hardest that we're going to experience, and that's saying a lot," said Noriega.  

He said the unity among law enforcement is for life. 

Symbolic tributes honor fallen officer  

Along the route, a Miami Beach Fire Department truck displayed a large U.S. flag over 41st Street as the motorcade passed beneath. Even visitors paused to take in the moment. 

"I don't recall ever seeing something to commemorate someone weeks after the event," said Mac Kerry, visiting from England with his wife, Eva Doris. 

"Obviously, anything to show support and highlight something that's very wrong is a good thing," Doris added. 

 At Miami Beach Police Headquarters, officers placed a motorcycle similar to the one Cajuso rode in front of the building – a symbolic tribute to the officer, father, son and husband they called family. 

 "Not only was he a public servant who served our community very well – he's a father, a son, and a loving husband," said police spokesperson Christopher Bess. "Though we're mourning, we'll remain strong for the Cajuso family, because that's what David would want his Miami Beach family to do."