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NYPD Officer Dies in Kuwait, Honored as Citizen Soldier

3/8/2026

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NYPD Officer Sorffly Davius died on March 6 in Kuwait while supporting Operation Epic Fury.
Davius suffered a fatal medical episode at Camp Buehring.
He was a Major in the U.S. Army National Guard who joined the NYPD in 2014 and served in Brooklyn's 79th Precinct.
Governor Kathy Hochul expressed condolences, noting him as a "Citizen Soldier" and a dedicated public servant who is survived by his wife and children.

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NYPD Officer Sorffly Davius died on March 6 in Kuwait while supporting Operation Epic Fury.
Davius suffered a fatal medical episode at Camp Buehring.
He was a Major in the U.S. Army National Guard who joined the NYPD in 2014 and served in Brooklyn's 79th Precinct.
Governor Kathy Hochul expressed condolences, noting him as a "Citizen Soldier" and a dedicated public servant who is survived by his wife and children.