PHOTOS: Funeral for Hall County deputy killed in line of duty

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PHOTOS: Funeral for Hall County deputy killed in line of duty

July 11, 2019, 2019 - Gainesville - Police officers view Deputy Dixon's patrol vehicle, which was set up as a memorial outside the church. A funeral service was held for slain Hall County Sheriff's Deputy Nicolas Blane Dixon, the fourth Georgia law enforcement officer killed in the line of duty this year. The service was held at Free Chapel Worship Center in Gainesville. Bob Andres / bandres@ajc.com

July 11, 2019, 2019 - Gainesville - Police officers from throughout the state arrive for the service. A funeral service was held for slain Hall County Sheriff's Deputy Nicolas Blane Dixon, the fourth Georgia law enforcement officer killed in the line of duty this year. The service was held at Free Chapel Worship Center in Gainesville. Bob Andres / bandres@ajc.com

July 11, 2019, 2019 - Gainesville - Hall County Sheriff's Deputies view Deputy Dixon's patrol vehicle, which was set up as a memorial outside the church. A funeral service was held for slain Hall County Sheriff's Deputy Nicolas Blane Dixon, the fourth Georgia law enforcement officer killed in the line of duty this year. The service was held at Free Chapel Worship Center in Gainesville. Bob Andres / bandres@ajc.com

July 11, 2019, 2019 - Gainesville - Hall County Sheriff's Deputies arrive for the service. A funeral service was held for slain Hall County Sheriff's Deputy Nicolas Blane Dixon, the fourth Georgia law enforcement officer killed in the line of duty this year. The service was held at Free Chapel Worship Center in Gainesville. Bob Andres / bandres@ajc.com

July 11, 2019, 2019 - Gainesville - Police officers from throughout the state arrive for the service. A funeral service was held for slain Hall County Sheriff's Deputy Nicolas Blane Dixon, the fourth Georgia law enforcement officer killed in the line of duty this year. The service was held at Free Chapel Worship Center in Gainesville. Bob Andres / bandres@ajc.com

July 11, 2019, 2019 - Gainesville - Members of the Patriot Guard Riders arrive with flags they held as the hearse arrived. A funeral service was held for slain Hall County Sheriff's Deputy Nicolas Blane Dixon, the fourth Georgia law enforcement officer killed in the line of duty this year. The service was held at Free Chapel Worship Center in Gainesville. Bob Andres / bandres@ajc.com

July 11, 2019, 2019 - Gainesville - Honor Guard members from police departments throughout Georgia stand at attention after family members of slain Hall County Sheriff's Deputy Nicolas Blane Dixon entered the church. A funeral service was held for slain Hall County Sheriff's Deputy Nicolas Blane Dixon, the fourth Georgia law enforcement officer killed in the line of duty this year. The service was held at Free Chapel Worship Center in Gainesville. Bob Andres / bandres@ajc.com

July 11, 2019, 2019 - Gainesville - Honor Guard members from police departments throughout Georgia salute as the casket containing Hall County Sheriff's Deputy Nicolas Blane Dixon is carried into the church. A funeral service was held for slain Hall County Sheriff's Deputy Nicolas Blane Dixon, the fourth Georgia law enforcement officer killed in the line of duty this year. The service was held at Free Chapel Worship Center in Gainesville. Bob Andres / bandres@ajc.com

July 11, 2019, 2019 - Gainesville - Honor Guard members from police departments throughout Georgia salute as family members of slain Hall County Sheriff's Deputy Nicolas Blane Dixon enter the church. A funeral service was held for slain Hall County Sheriff's Deputy Nicolas Blane Dixon, the fourth Georgia law enforcement officer killed in the line of duty this year. The service was held at Free Chapel Worship Center in Gainesville. Bob Andres / bandres@ajc.com

July 11, 2019, 2019 - Gainesville - Honor Guard members from police departments throughout Georgia salute as family members of slain Hall County Sheriff's Deputy Nicolas Blane Dixon enter the church. A funeral service was held for slain Hall County Sheriff's Deputy Nicolas Blane Dixon, the fourth Georgia law enforcement officer killed in the line of duty this year. The service was held at Free Chapel Worship Center in Gainesville. Bob Andres / bandres@ajc.com

July 11, 2019, 2019 - Gainesville - Motorcycle police from throughout the state wait to escort the post funeral procession. A funeral service was held for slain Hall County Sheriff's Deputy Nicolas Blane Dixon, the fourth Georgia law enforcement officer killed in the line of duty this year. The service was held at Free Chapel Worship Center in Gainesville. Bob Andres / bandres@ajc.com

July 11, 2019, 2019 - Gainesville - Police from throughout the state line McEver Road as the post funeral procession leaves the church. A funeral service was held for slain Hall County Sheriff's Deputy Nicolas Blane Dixon, the fourth Georgia law enforcement officer killed in the line of duty this year. The service was held at Free Chapel Worship Center in Gainesville. Bob Andres / bandres@ajc.com

July 11, 2019, 2019 - Gainesville - Spectators carried signs and flags as they waited for the funeral procession to leave the church for burial. A funeral service was held for slain Hall County Sheriff's Deputy Nicolas Blane Dixon, the fourth Georgia law enforcement officer killed in the line of duty this year. The service was held at Free Chapel Worship Center in Gainesville. Bob Andres / bandres@ajc.com

July 11, 2019, 2019 - Gainesville - The funeral caisson departs from the church for the procession to Memorial Park Cemetery. A funeral service was held for slain Hall County Sheriff's Deputy Nicolas Blane Dixon, the fourth Georgia law enforcement officer killed in the line of duty this year. The service was held at Free Chapel Worship Center in Gainesville. Bob Andres / bandres@ajc.com

July 11, 2019, 2019 - Gainesville - The funeral caisson departs from the church and turns onto McEver Road to head to Memorial Park Cemetery for burial. A funeral service was held for slain Hall County Sheriff's Deputy Nicolas Blane Dixon, the fourth Georgia law enforcement officer killed in the line of duty this year. The service was held at Free Chapel Worship Center in Gainesville. Bob Andres / bandres@ajc.com

July 11, 2019, 2019 - Gainesville - Spectators carried signs and flags as they waited for the funeral procession to leave the church for burial. A funeral service was held for slain Hall County Sheriff's Deputy Nicolas Blane Dixon, the fourth Georgia law enforcement officer killed in the line of duty this year. The service was held at Free Chapel Worship Center in Gainesville. Bob Andres / bandres@ajc.com

July 11, 2019, 2019 - Gainesville - The funeral caisson departs from the church and heads up McEver Road to Memorial Park Cemetery for burial. A funeral service was held for slain Hall County Sheriff's Deputy Nicolas Blane Dixon, the fourth Georgia law enforcement officer killed in the line of duty this year. The service was held at Free Chapel Worship Center in Gainesville. Bob Andres / bandres@ajc.com

July 11, 2019 Atlanta : The United States and State of Georgia flags flew half-staff at the Georgia State Capitol on Thursday July 11, 2019 after Governor Kemp signed an executive order in memory of Hall County deputy Nicolas Dixon who was shot and killed. JOHN SPINK/JSPINK@AJC.COM

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July 11, 2019, 2019 - Gainesville - Police officers view Deputy Dixon's patrol vehicle, which was set up as a memorial outside the church. A funeral service was held for slain Hall County Sheriff's Deputy Nicolas Blane Dixon, the fourth Georgia law enforcement officer killed in the line of duty this year. The service was held at Free Chapel Worship Center in Gainesville. Bob Andres / bandres@ajc.com

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