52°
Gerard M. Dixon Sr. served the community as a firefighter, rescue captain, engine lieutenant and captain, vice president, and member of the board of directors of the department, according to Prince George's County Fire/EMS.
A cause of death was not immediately released.
During his time as a firefighter, he received a number of letters of commendation and unit citations.
Several mourners have posted about his passing on Facebook, Jimmy Fremeau writes:
"This guy will be truly missed, I will always remember him as a very true friend , fellow volunteer. “G” as I would often call him was always there when you needed him, a huge smile and he would always listen when needed someone to talk to. A huge heart , and always ready with a good story to put a smile on your face. Riverdale will not be the same but he will always be a part of Company7. Rest easy my friend."
And Dave Iannone posted:
"Rest in peace Gerard M Dixon Sr., a great guy from a neighboring firehouse I ran many a fire (and more EMS calls) with back in the day. He was a life member of the Riverdale VFD."
Dixon Sr. is survived by his family.
Click here to follow Daily Voice Lancaster and receive free news updates.
