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Funeral for NYPD cop who died in Mideast draws Hochul, Mamdani — and daughter’s heartfelt eulogy earns standing ovation
- NYPD officer and National Guard member Sorffly Davius died while deployed in Kuwait, prompting a high-profile funeral.
- Gov. Kathy Hochul and Mayor Zohran Mamdani attended the funeral to pay respects to the fallen officer.
- Davius's daughter Ayva delivered a tearful eulogy that drew a standing ovation from mourners.
- Davius served as an FDNY EMT, NYPD officer, and both Army and National Guard soldier.
- Davius was born in Haiti and moved to New York City at age 13, later building a life in Jamaica, Queens.
- The service underscored Davius’s multi-faceted public service and family life.
- The ceremony was held at the Christian Cultural Center in Brooklyn with hundreds in attendance.
- Davius’s family described him as a loving father to six children.
- The event reflected a mix of mourning and recognition from local leadership for Davius’s service across agencies.
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