CINCINNATI — The deputy hit and killed while directing traffic last week will be carried to his final resting place in a caisson fit for a president.

What You Need To Know

  • Hamilton County Deputy Larry Henderson will be laid to rest Friday after he was hit and killed last week directing traffic 

  • Dozens of law enforcement agencies have been working to give him a hero's goodbye and using everything from helicopters to horses and a salute 

  • The Butler County Sheriff's Office is bringing his body in on a special horse drawn caisson

Sgt. Connie Rockey is part of a special team dedicated to honoring fallen officers called the Caisson Unit.

He said each officer is trained on how to use the caisson, a horse drawn carriage traditionally used in military funerals. But he said this time it’s different. This time, it’s close to home.

“Given fallen officers or the the dignitaries, the honors that they they deserve is very impactful, especially with the line of duty death," said Rockey. 

The Caisson Unit, housed at the Butler County Sheriff’s Office, will carry the body of a fallen deputy from the next county over, Hamilton County Deputy Larry Henderson. Police believe he was intentionally hit and killed last Friday while directing traffic.

“It affects us all, it’s like a brother of sister when they get killed," said Butler County Sheriff Richard Jones. 

Henderson’s name will be the latest added to the list of those they've carried to burial sites using the caisson over the years. 

The Butler County sheriff said they’ve also been asked to help using helicopters to do a fly over as henderson’s final tributes.

"This is such an honor to use the caisson for your fellow officers, people that are in this same line of work and family, to see such honor among our community and that you've gave your life no different than their soldiers that give your life, and we honor them," said Jones.

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