Overview
- Mourners filled a Brooklyn church Friday as Gov. Kathy Hochul, Mayor Zohran Mamdani, Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch and Attorney General Letitia James honored Major Sorffly Davius.
- New York state buildings flew flags at half-staff Friday in his memory by order of the governor.
- Military officials said he suffered a non-combat medical emergency in Kuwait while assigned to the 42nd Infantry Division.
- Commanders presented a Bronze Star at the service for his leadership as a deputy G-6 and data systems engineer on the deployment.
- The NYPD officer and longtime Guard member was remembered as a father of six, and his daughter’s eulogy drew a standing ovation from the crowd.