Georgia sheriff’s deputies escorted the 9-year-old son of an officer killed in the line of duty to his first day of school Wednesday.

Hall County Deputy Nicolas Dixon, 28, was killed while exchanging gunfire with a stolen vehicle in Gainesville last month. Nine suspects have been arrested, according to WSB-TV in Atlanta.

The Hall County Sheriff’s office wrote on Facebook that it wanted to give extra support and encouragement to 9-year-old Caden and his mom Stephanie on his first day of the fourth grade.

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“The Sheriff’s Office and Hall County community are proud of them both,” the post said.

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The three-year veteran also left behind an infant son, according to WSB.