The Covington group was shaken up final week when six-year-old Henry Taylor was referred to as again to God.
Henry died on March 16 after a battle with most cancers.
Henry’s household shared the information on social media that night, by way of the Henry’s Struggle In opposition to AML web page on Fb.
“Our hearts are utterly damaged, however we’re so grateful for each second we had with him,” Henry’s household wrote. “Henry was the bravest, strongest little boy and he fought so laborious till the very finish.”
Henry was identified with AML (Acute Myeloid Leukemia), a blood and bone marrow most cancers, in December 2024. He spent the following 15 months preventing the illness.
On Wednesday, Henry’s physique was laid to relaxation. His obituary shares that his mother and father, Maria and Cody, and brother, Brantley, know Henry’s physique could also be on Earth, however Henry’s soul will not be.
“Henry cherished Jesus deeply, and his household takes consolation within the phrases of Matthew 19:14: Jesus stated, ‘Let the little kids come to me, and don’t hinder them, for the dominion of heaven belongs to corresponding to these,’” per Henry’s obituary.
Henry’s legacy isn’t outlined by his wrestle. Due to the help of his household, he turned far more than a baby with most cancers.
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Together with his love of Star Wars, Henry was affectionately referred to as “Jedi Henry” by many who knew and cherished him. He additionally received to comply with his dream of turning into a police officer when the Covington Police Division inducted him as an honorary member of their workforce in October 2025.
Covington Police Chief Brent Fuesting stated the division first discovered about Henry’s dream of being a police officer by means of a Fb put up seen by Captain Mike Tinsley.
“As soon as we discovered extra about Henry and his state of affairs, the Covington Police Division got here collectively to make his dream a actuality,” Fuesting stated. “By that effort, Henry was welcomed into our division as an honorary officer.”
In his first act as a police officer, Henry “arrested” Covington Mayor Fleeta Baggett. The mayor was let go simply minutes later, as a result of, in accordance with Henry, “she was a very nice woman.”
All through Henry’s battle, he shaped a particular bond with Baggett. He assisted the mayor within the annual Lighting of the Sq. ceremony in December 2025, incomes the popularity of her private bodyguard.
The group labored to help Henry and his household by means of Henry’s battle — an effort that has not waned since Henry’s passing.
Covington Police Who Care, Inc. is a nonprofit that helps the Metropolis of Covington, its cops and the broader group. The nonprofit deliberate a Boston Butt Fundraiser to help the Taylor Household with medical bills and different prices.
Although the fundraiser was initiated earlier than Henry handed, it is going to proceed in Henry’s reminiscence.
“Police Who Care, Inc. will nonetheless be internet hosting the Boston Butt Fundraiser to help Henry’s household as they navigate this extremely tough time,” the nonprofit wrote on its Fb web page. “The funds raised will now go towards serving to with medical bills and different monetary wants.”
Officer Henry’s police household, together with Captain Tinsley, will host the Boston Butt sale. The Boston Butts will probably be $60 every, with pickup deliberate for April 4 at Legion Area. Extra details about buying a Boston Butt is on the Covington Fuzz Run/Police Who Care, Inc. and Henry’s Struggle In opposition to AML Fb pages.
“That is simply one of many methods we’re persevering with to honor Henry’s legacy and stand along with his household—guaranteeing they really feel the total help of the CPD and the group he cherished a lot,” Fuesting stated.
