His Dad Died In the Line of Duty, So Sheriff’s Deputies Escorted Him to His First Day of School

Sheriff's deputies escorted 9-year-old Caden Dixon to his first day of class in Gainesville, Ga., on Aug. 7, 2019. Hall County Sheriff's Office

The members of the Hall County, Georgia, Sheriff’s Office knew that the first day of school would be difficult for Caden Dixon; it marked one month since his dad died in the line of duty.

Because Deputy Nicolas Blane Dixon of Gainesville, Georgia, couldn’t be there for his 9-year-old son’s first day of class, the other deputies stepped in.