A paw print wreath stands at the front of Helen First Baptist Church, where K-9 Officer Henk's funeral was held on Thursday, June 26, 2025. (Katelynn Hulsey/NowHabersham.com)
It was a somber day for local law enforcement on Thursday as they laid to rest one of their own.
K-9 Henk worked at the Helen Police Department for just over a year. He died during training last week.
Dozens of fellow law enforcement officers joined Henk’s handler, Sgt. Ray Rutledge, in giving his beloved K-9 partner a fitting farewell. They attended a memorial service for Henk at Helen First Baptist Church, and then escorted his body to the Helen Police Department, where he was laid to rest with full honors.
Now Habersham’s Daniel Purcell and Katelynn Hulsey captured photos of the public funeral and procession in honor of Henk and his service to our community.
