New Orleans Police Department, Louisiana
End of Watch Sunday, April 26, 1998
Add to My HeroesMorris Cavaliere, Jr.
Sergeant Morris Cavaliere died of injuries sustained in a motorcycle crash several hours earlier while he was escorting a wedding procession.
The procession had slowed down and one of the vehicles stopped to let a car cross at the intersection of Willow Street and Napoleon Avenue. The car began to proceed through the intersection in an attempt to beat the procession. Sergeant Cavaliere's motorcycle struck the side of the car.
Sergeant Cavaliere had served with the New Orleans Police Department for eight years. He is survived by his wife, 4-year-old son, parents, brother, and two sisters.
Bio
- Age 29
- Tour 8 years
- Badge 1467
Incident Details
- Cause Motorcycle crash
- Incident Date Saturday, April 25, 1998
Most Recent Reflection
View all 41 ReflectionsLil Mo, My dad, Peter Bencke served in the NOPD for over 20 years and retired in 2003, and used to speak highly of you and when you stopped me on I-10 eastbound through Michoud a few days before your passing, you treated me great. I was about 17 or 18 and you were in the Mustang. Your dad and mine were the old vets on the force. I was going to join the NOPD but ended up in the Air Force. 24 years served and now retired, I still remember that stop that day. RIP.
To the family left behind, I hope your hearts are full, knowing how your fallen have left memories to so many people.
MSgt Troy Bencke
USAF (retired)
August 15, 2024
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