Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Sergeant Pedro Antonio 'Pete' Cainas, your sacrifice will forever be etched in the heart of our Hialeah Police Department family. Thirty-two years ago, you answered the call to serve and protect, facing danger with unwavering courage. Tragically, you were taken from us far too soon.

Your dedication, bravery, and commitment to our community will never be forgotten. As we reflect on your life and legacy, we honor the extraordinary person you were—a true protector, mentor, and friend to all who knew you.

Today and always, we carry your memory with us, striving to uphold the values you stood for. Rest in peace, brother in blue. You are missed, but your spirit lives on in each of us.

With deepest respect and gratitude,
Your Hialeah Police Department Family

Your Hialeah Police family
Hialeah Police Department

November 19, 2024

Rest in peace Sergeant Cainas. Forever a Dade County and Hialeah Police Department hero. I have been to your grave at Vista Memorial Gardens in Miami Lakes, Florida. A man so humble, honest, loyal and wise.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 18, 2021

Hey Pete!
You are still missed every single day. Your memory lives on. Your life leaves a forever tribute to the word HERO, and changed us in a good way. Thank you for being a positive role model to everyone around you, K9's included. Say hey to my Daddy John Brooks Hastey III, he respected you. I'm sure the two of you are swapping police stories and laughing.
Until we meet again, much love and respect

Police Survivor,
Marie Hastey

November 20, 2020

Rest in peace Sergeant Cainas. I have visited your grave at Vista Memorial Gardens in Miami Lakes, Florida along with other police heroes and heroines.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

November 19, 2019

I sure miss the good days Pete. The word games that got us in the Captain's office, talking classic cars.
We remember you every day.
Rest In Peace my friend.

Sergeant Jeff Shaw (retired)
Hialeah Police Department

November 12, 2019

Pete I remember that night like it was yesterday. The radio blaring our arrival the frantic search for the apartment and then finding you.
RIP.

Officer. J.San Pedro
Hialeah PD Sector #3 (Retired)

October 16, 2019

Pete still remembering hanging out on the front of Hialeah High before and after school. Talking about your judo and our future plans . Love u brother

Sgt at Arms Paul M Hernandez
MDPD and Middle/High school

July 2, 2019

Pete,

I stumbled upon this page as I was looking for information on your EOW. My name is Pete Cabrera. I am the son of Lourdes Millan, your first cousin. I was 7 years old when you passed away. I will never forget being at the hospital with the entire family. Or seeing your Mom in tears as she was given the news that you had succumbed to your injuries. Even at 7 years old, not really understanding, the memory was engrained into my mind.

Every time I see another brave Officer taken from us, I think of you. And today for some reason, I was driven to dig deeper and learn more about you. I know it’s difficult for our family to talk about, so I don’t ask. But I decided to search online, and it lead me here. Reading all these reflections about you makes me wish that I had a chance to know you better. You were clearly an incredible human being, as evidenced by how loved you were by so many. I am proud to say that I am related to you.

RIP

Pete Cabrera III
Relative

August 2, 2018

Today, Sergeant Cainas I visited your grave. Rest in peace your valor won't be forgotten.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 25, 2016

Pete, special thanks for your love and dedication through out your years of service and for being a special Judo instructor. thinking on our loss today November 11, 2015, Veterans Day.

Hope you are QRU

Mario Sardinas Jr
Long time resident of the City

November 11, 2015

Pete, I'll never forget the great times we had patroling Hialeah. Rest in Peace my brother.

Sgt. Jeff Shaw (Retired)
Hiealeah P.D.

August 21, 2014

Pete,
It's been over 20 years since you passed away. As I write this I have tears in my eyes because I remember what a great guy you were. You were a professional police officer, geat father and husband. And you were my friend.

You loved judo as much as I did and I can see you still working out at my club at the Hollywood YMCA. I'm 63 years old and just went back working out again. It's still fun.

I'm writing a new book. It's called ON DUTY. If you don't mind I would like to talk about your shooting. Sometimes it's just bad luck and other times it is a tactical error when cops get killed. That night you were shot you did everything right.

Pete, sorry I wasn't there to help you that night. I believe in life after death and we will meet again my friend.
Wally

Lt. Walter Philbrick (Retired Sgt.)
Reserve Police Lieutenant

June 22, 2014

I had the pleasure of being Pete's friend. I really miss him very much. I especially miss our long conversations as he sat in his rocking chair in his house. As former police K9 dog handlers we both shared a love for dogs and dog training and eventually own a dog training kennel. You may be gone but will never be forgotten my friend. Miss you dearly...

Sgt. Jorge J Angulo ret.
TMPD

February 1, 2014

IN HONORE CASORUM
Gone, but not forgotten.

Sgt. T. J. Jones
Greater Cleveland Transit Police Department, Ohio

November 19, 2012

Continue to rest in peace Sgt. Cainas, we will never forget the sacrifice that you and your family made for all of us..

Deb Azure
Mother of Deputy Renee Danell Azure
EOW 08/06/02
Union County SO, Lake Butler, FL

November 19, 2012

I met Officer Cainas (Pete) at Charlie Kabbabi's shop in 1990. Charlie works on Pontiacs and had just installed a 455 engine on Pete's beloved GTO Judge. Although it was a brief meeting, I was impressed by Pete's dedication and attention to detail. I was 23 yrs old at the time and Pete had a way of making you feel as we were life long friends, I guess because we both loved Pontiacs so much and had similar interests. By chance I have tracked down the current owner of Pete's GTO and I am working on a deal to purchase the car and restore it to its original form. If I am able to obtain it, I will place a dedication on it out of respect for Pete. I reflect with sadness on the day his life was taken by a senseless act of a coward. I feel lucky I had the chance to meet Pete and enjoyed tremendously talking to him that afternoon. RIP Pete, you will forever live in our thoughts, hearts and prayers.

Fernando J Nunez
Friend

October 11, 2012

Rest in Peace, Sergeant Cainas. Your sacrifice is not forgotten.

Officer 11169

February 10, 2012

Pete, you do not know me and have never met me, but you have been my inspiration and my motivation to become not only a police officer and a practicing attorney. You have not been forgotten and though you may not know it, you have been an inspiration to those that know your story and are committed to both the law enforcement and attorney profession.

Deputy Sheriff Julio Perez
Hendry County Sheriff's Office
June 30, 2007

The person that posted the above post is not an attorney and has never been one.

Pete, for ever young. Almost twenty years ago, yet it seems like yesterday.

Lorenzo
Retired 2005

January 14, 2012

We will never forget... HEROES do live forever and you sir are a hero, continute to rest in peace Sgt. Cainas.

Deb Azure
Mother of Deputy Renee Danell Azure
EOW 08/06/02
Union County SO, Lake Butler, FL

Deb

November 19, 2011

You sir are not forgotten on your EOW. Heroes do live forever....

Deb Azure
Mother of Deputy Renee Danell Azure
EOW 08/06/02
Union County SO, Lake Butler, FL

Anonymous

November 19, 2010

Thinking of You today Pete. I miss You every day of my life, so does Chris. Thank you for being a mentor and example for my Son. We both love, respect, and honor You My Brother.

Joan Hastey

November 13, 2010

Your heroism and service is honored today, the seventeenth anniversary 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 murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

I can see that your family misses you very much. I am sure you continue to watch over your loving family mmbers and friends. I pray for their solace.

Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater

November 19, 2009

It's been 17 years to the day of the incident.
I can still remember the call "3-15 OFFICER DOWN."
You fought so very hard and we couldn't help you.

Ptl
HPD

November 13, 2009

Hi Pete;

On 11/19/09 will be 17 yrs that you left us, but yesterday was the 17 yrs anniversay that you were shot. We will never forget; we all try to take care of your mom. Please, say hi to Emilio for me.

You, Emilio, Hugo, Willy and Ted and all the others gone before us are never forgotten.

terry miyares
surviving spouse Officer Emilio Miyares, Hialeah PD, E.O.W. 11/6/86

November 13, 2009

Hi Pete, today I called and spoked to your mom, she is ok and she will be comming to our COPS get together this Sat.(she is making rice pudding) we all love it.

You know we will always be there for her as long as we can, she is part of our family.

say hi to your dad and kiss Emilio for me.lol...

Terry Miyares, surviving spouse
Officer Emilio Miyares, Hialeah PD, Fl 11/6/86

November 12, 2008