The Hall County community is saying goodbye to a fallen hero.

Deputy Nicolas Dixon was killed in the line of duty Sunday when he was attempting to arrest burglary suspects during a chase.

Four teens were arrested days later.

>>WATCH A LIVE STREAM OF DIXON’S FUNERAL BELOW.

Homecoming services for Dixon are taking place inside the Free Chapel Worshiping Center in Gainesville. Thousands are in attendance to pay their respects to a man who died fighting crime.

After the services, a procession will leave Free Chapel for interment at Memorial Park Cemetery.

Law enforcement patrol vehicles with flashing lights will line each side of the roadway along the route.