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NYPD Officer and Guard Major Honored at Brooklyn Funeral After Kuwait Death

The service highlighted New York’s official honors for a citizen-soldier, reflecting the loss felt by his family.

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.