Description:  Chad Allen Reed, Sr., 33, of Cross City, Florida, a Captain with the Dixie County Sheriff's Department, died in the line of duty on Thursday, January 14, 2010, protecting the lives of the people around him. Beginning at the age of five, Chad assisted hid Dad, a volunteer firefighter, in responding to emergencies. ... Read More Chad Allen Reed, Sr., 33, of Cross City, Florida, a Captain with the Dixie County Sheriff's Department, died in the line of duty on Thursday, January 14, 2010, protecting the lives of the people around him. Beginning at the age of five, Chad assisted hid Dad, a volunteer firefighter, in responding to emergencies. At age twelve he successfully completed his 48-Hour First Responder Course. He earned his Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certificatiion during his senior year of high school and began employment with Dixie County Emergency Medical Service upon graduation. In 2000, Chad became director of Dixie County Emergency Services and served in that position until being appointed Dixie County interim Clerk of Court by Governor Jeb Bush in January 2005. January 2007, Chad made a career change and began service with the Dixie County Sheriff's Office. Chad was a graduate of Lake City Community College, Police Academy, the Flordia State Fire College, North Florida Community College, and the FBI Academy, Quantico, VA, Session 238, September 2009. He is survived by his wife, Holly M. Reed; sons, Chad Allen Reed, Jr. and Caden Max Reed of Cross City, Fl and numerous family and friends. Close