BROOKLYN, N.Y. — New York Gov. Kathy Hochul, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, and New York Attorney General Letitia James joined together to honor New York Army National Guard Major Sorffly Davius during his funeral on Friday , March 27, in Brooklyn.
The 46-year-old Davius, a signals and communication officer assigned to the headquarters of the 42nd Infantry Division, died of sudden illness while on duty in Camp Buehring, Kuwait, on March 6, 2025.
The 42nd Infantry Division headquarters is deployed to Kuwait as the headquarters element for Task Force Spartan, the Army force in the region.
Davius’ death occurred while Operation Epic Fury, the U.S. operation against Iran, was underway.
Davius, a Haitian immigrant, was a member of...
03.30.2026 | NEW YORK, NEW YORK, US |
Story by Eric Durr and Sgt. 1st Class Sebastian Rothwyn