NYPD officer deployed with National Guard dies after medical episode in Kuwait
A NYPD officer deployed to Kuwait with the Army National Guard died on Friday after a medical episode, New York City officials announced.
Sorffly Davius was a major with the 42nd Infantry Division of the U.S. Army National Guard.
He joined the NYPD in 2014, according to a press release from the mayor's office.
"His career was defined by service -- to his country and to New York City," Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch said in a joint statement.
In a statement, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said remembered Davius as a "'Citizen Soldier' in every respect and said he died Friday at Camp Buehring in Kuwait.
"His life is a powerful reminder of the extraordinary sacrifices made by our National Guard members, who balance their roles as citizens, first responders, and soldiers," Hochul said in the statement. "Major Davius was a devoted husband and father. I personally conveyed my deepest condolences to his wife and will keep his family, colleagues, and all who knew him in my thoughts. We continue to pray for the safety of every service member and first responder protecting us at home and abroad."






