[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 96 (Thursday, June 5, 2025)]
[House]
[Pages H2480-H2481]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    REMEMBERING LARRY HENDERSON, JR.

  (Mr. Taylor of Ohio was recognized to address the House for 5 
minutes.)
  Mr. TAYLOR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life of an 
extraordinary man, a devoted public servant, and a pillar of southwest 
Ohio, Special Deputy Sheriff Larry Henderson.
  Larry Henderson, Jr., lived a life of truly outstanding service that 
was brought to an end all too suddenly on May 2, 2025. Having retired 
from the Hamilton County Sheriff's Office in December of 2024, Larry 
stepped up to volunteer to direct traffic for the University of 
Cincinnati's graduation ceremony when he was tragically struck by a 
vehicle.
  This heinous act was committed intentionally by an individual whose 
son had been fatally shot by a Cincinnati police officer the day 
before.
  This unbelievable tragedy sent shock waves throughout the Hamilton 
County community and beyond, as Larry had spent his entire life in 
service to his family, his friends, and the area in various official 
capacities.
  Larry was someone who consistently stepped up to the plate to meet 
the needs of his community. His life ended the same way that he lived 
it, in selfless service to his community, a community that would not be 
the same great place it is today without Larry's courage and 
dedication.

  Having previously served in the United States Marine Corps, Deputy

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Henderson was a member of the Hamilton County Sheriff's Office for 33 
years. Larry had a talent for teaching others and helping them develop 
skills to improve their craft. He was an academy instructor, dive team 
member, SWAT team member, FBI task force officer, and bomb technician. 
As a member of the dive team, he performed water rescues and searches 
to be prepared to assist in case of emergencies.
  Even after retiring, Larry served as a special deputy, picking up 
traffic details like the one at the University of Cincinnati. If 
something needed to get done, no matter what it was, Larry was the one 
who stepped up to the plate.
  Larry came from a strong family that created a lasting legacy of 
public service in southern Ohio, with multiple uncles and cousins 
serving as police officers in the Cincinnati area.
  In his free time, Larry enjoyed fishing in the area and being at home 
with his family. He was a man who always had his priorities straight, 
and his wife and children were at the very top of the list.
  Larry was a devoted husband, loving father, proud grandparent, and 
friend to everyone around him. Larry leaves behind his loving wife, 
Lori; five grown children; and extended family whose lives were 
enriched by the strong leader and protector that he was.
  My heart and prayers go out to his loved ones who are now learning 
how to live without their hero.
  Every man and woman who becomes a law enforcement officer puts their 
life on the line every day to protect their community from harm. When 
they put on their uniform in the morning to leave for work, they expect 
to walk back through their door at the end of the day to come back home 
to their loving families. Tragically, some never do. These men and 
women are true American heroes.
  Deputy Larry Henderson's lifetime of service, selflessness, 
unwavering commitment to others, and true heroism will never be 
forgotten. His legacy will live on in the hearts and minds of his loved 
ones, and the ultimate sacrifice he made will never be forgotten.

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