Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement:

I am deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Army National Guard Major Sorffly Davius. 

Major Davius bravely served our country both in the military and as a member of the NYPD, where he courageously protected the people of Bedford-Stuyvesant. He is an American hero and represents the very best of our nation.

New Yorkers and Americans across the country thank him profoundly for his service and patriotism. We mourn deeply with his loved ones, and pray for all of our men and women in uniform who remain in harm’s way in the Middle East.

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