Tuesday night the majority of the Wills Point volunteer department walked off in solidarity with Chief Ed Leipply. Leipply's family says he is touched by the loyalty, but adds the decision to walk off was up to each of the volunteers. Hee never commanded or asked them to do so.
Dylan Hatten says he's always wanted to serve his community. For him, the Wills Point volunteer fire department fit the bill.
"When you help someone, there is no other feeling like it," Hatten said. That's why the decision to walk off the job last night was a tough one.
"We do this for free. We love it. We want to come back, but it won't be until our Chief returns," Hatten said.