NYPD Officer Sorffly Davius Dies on Deployment in Kuwait

Davius, a 12-year NYPD veteran, was honored with a dignified transfer after suffering a medical episode while serving with the U.S. Army National Guard.

Published on Mar. 9, 2026

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The body of NYPD Officer Sorffly Davius, who died in Kuwait over the weekend while deployed for Operation Epic Fury, arrived back in the U.S. on Monday. Davius, a 46-year-old married father of six from New City, New York, was honored with a dignified transfer at Dover Air Force Base after suffering an unspecified medical episode during his deployment with the 42nd Infantry Division of the U.S. Army National Guard.

Why it matters

Davius' death while serving overseas highlights the sacrifices made by members of the military and law enforcement who put themselves in harm's way to protect their communities. His passing is mourned by his NYPD colleagues, Army comrades, and local neighbors who remember him as a kind, generous, and dedicated public servant.

The details

Davius was a 12-year NYPD veteran assigned to the 79th Precinct in Brooklyn. He was also an FDNY paramedic and had previously served in the U.S. Air Force. Davius was deployed with the 42nd Infantry Division of the U.S. Army National Guard as part of Operation Epic Fury, the war with Iran. He suffered a medical episode while on deployment in Kuwait and passed away.

  • Davius died over the weekend while deployed in Kuwait.
  • His body arrived back in the U.S. on Monday for a dignified transfer at Dover Air Force Base.

The players

Sorffly Davius

A 46-year-old NYPD officer and U.S. Army National Guard member who died while deployed in Kuwait.

Stephen Chapman

A neighbor and friend of Davius who described him as "an incredible man" who was "kind, generous, friendly".

Anthony Migliore

An Army Major who served in the same battalion as Davius and said he was "absolutely a leader" who soldiers considered a "dad".

Marvin Baum

A neighbor and friend of Davius who was deeply upset by the news of his passing, saying "I didn't sleep Saturday night when I heard this."

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What they’re saying

“If we could be half as good as this man, it would be great. He's just so kind, generous, friendly ... I can't describe it. Just an incredible man.”

— Stephen Chapman, Neighbor and friend (cbsnews.com)

“Absolutely a leader. We heard from soldiers overseas and some of them consider him his dad.”

— Anthony Migliore, Army Major (cbsnews.com)

“I didn't sleep Saturday night when I heard this. I just could not sleep at all. It was that upsetting.”

— Marvin Baum, Neighbor and friend (cbsnews.com)

What’s next

Funeral arrangements for Officer Davius will be announced in the coming days.

The takeaway

Davius' death while serving overseas is a tragic loss for his family, the NYPD, and the local community that remembers him as a dedicated public servant and caring individual. His passing highlights the sacrifices made by those who put themselves in harm's way to protect others.