Photostory: Honoring Deputy Brandon Sikes

The body of Deputy Brandon Sikes was brought to the Performing Arts Center in a horse and carriage. Staff photo by Stephanie Hill

Fallen Deputy Brandon Sikes was brought to the Performing Arts Center in a horse and carriage. Staff photo by Stephanie Hill

Date: May 06, 2025

Columbia County Sheriff’s Deputy Brandon Sikes was remembered on Monday, May 5 as law enforcement from Georgia and South Carolina, along with family, friends and community community members, came out to pay their respects to the fallen deputy.

Blue and black ribbons were tied around trees at the Columbia County Performing Arts Center ahead of the funeral for Deputy Brandon Sikes. Staff photo by Stephanie Hill
Blue and black ribbons were tied around trees at the Columbia County Performing Arts Center ahead of the funeral for Deputy Brandon Sikes. Staff photo by Stephanie Hill
Deputies got emotional during the funeral for Deputy Brandon Sikes. Staff photo by Stephanie Hill
Deputies got emotional during the funeral for Deputy Brandon Sikes. Staff photo by Stephanie Hill
Columbia County Sheriff Clay Whittle accepted the American flag to present to the family of Brandon Sikes. Staff photo by Stephanie Hill
Columbia County Sheriff Clay Whittle accepted the American flag to present to the family of Brandon Sikes. Staff photo by Stephanie Hill
A flyover with three helicopters was conducted at the funeral for Deputy Brandon Sikes. One flew away to represent the fallen deputy. Staff photo by Stephanie Hill
A flyover with three helicopters was conducted at the funeral for Deputy Brandon Sikes. One flew away to represent the fallen deputy. Staff photo by Stephanie Hill
Deputies salute ahead of the 21-gun salute at the funeral of Deputy Brandon Sikes on Monday, May 5. Staff photo by Stephanie Hill
Deputies salute ahead of the 21-gun salute at the funeral of Deputy Brandon Sikes on Monday, May 5. Staff photo by Stephanie Hill
Horse drawn casket processional of Deputy Brandon Sikes. Photo by Randy Pace
Hundreds of law enforcement officers joined Columbia County to pay final respects Monday to Columbia County Deputy Brandon R. Sikes, who was killed in the line of duty April 26. Staff photo by Erin Weeks.
Hundreds of law enforcement officials attended the funeral of Deputy Brandon Sikes on Monday, May 5. Staff photo by Stephanie Hill
Hundreds of law enforcement officials attended the funeral of Deputy Brandon Sikes on Monday, May 5. Staff photo by Stephanie Hill
Hundreds of law enforcement officials attended the funeral of Deputy Brandon Sikes on Monday, May 5. Staff photo by Stephanie Hill
Hundreds of law enforcement officials attended the funeral of Deputy Brandon Sikes on Monday, May 5. Staff photo by Stephanie Hill
Law enforcement officials escorted the body of Deputy Brandon Sikes to the Performing Arts Center on Monday, May 5. Staff photo by Stephanie Hill
Law enforcement officials escorted fallen Deputy Brandon Sikes to the Performing Arts Center on Monday, May 5. Staff photo by Stephanie Hill
Members of the Columbia County Fire Rescue attended the funeral of Deputy Brandon Sikes. Staff photo by Stephanie Hill
Members of the Columbia County Fire Rescue attended the funeral of Deputy Brandon Sikes. Staff photo by Stephanie Hill
Law enforcement officers salute the body of Deputy Brandon Sikes. Staff photo by Stephanie Hill
Law enforcement officers salute fallen Deputy Brandon Sikes. Staff photo by Stephanie Hill
The body of Deputy Brandon Sikes was brought to the Performing Arts Center in a horse and carriage. Staff photo by Stephanie Hill
Fallen Deputy Brandon Sikes was brought to the Performing Arts Center in a horse and carriage. Staff photo by Stephanie Hill
The body of Deputy Brandon Sikes was brought to the Performing Arts Center in a horse and carriage. Staff photo by Stephanie Hill
Fallen Deputy Brandon Sikes was brought to the Performing Arts Center in a horse and carriage. Staff photo by Stephanie Hill
Deputies walk in the funeral procession of Deputy Brandon Sikes. Staff photo by Stephanie Hill
Deputies walk in the funeral procession of Deputy Brandon Sikes. Staff photo by Stephanie Hill
Deputies unload the body of Deputy Brandon Sikes. Staff photo by Stephanie Hill
Deputies unload fallen Deputy Brandon Sikes. Staff photo by Stephanie Hill
Deputies carry in the body of Deputy Brandon Sikes to the Performing Arts Center. Staff photo by Stephanie Hill
Deputies carry in the fallen Deputy Brandon Sikes to the Performing Arts Center. Staff photo by Stephanie Hill
The casket of Deputy Brandon Sikes was carried into the Performing Arts Center by his fellow deputies. Staff photo by Stephanie Hill
The casket of Deputy Brandon Sikes was carried into the Performing Arts Center by his fellow deputies. Staff photo by Stephanie Hill
Hundreds of law enforcement officials attended the funeral of Deputy Brandon Sikes on Monday, May 5. Staff photo by Stephanie Hill
Hundreds of law enforcement officials attended the funeral of Deputy Brandon Sikes on Monday, May 5. Staff photo by Stephanie Hill
Deputies stand at attention at the funeral of Deputy Brandon Sikes on Monday, May 5. Staff photo by Stephanie Hill
Deputies stand at attention at the funeral of Deputy Brandon Sikes on Monday, May 5. Staff photo by Stephanie Hill
Deputies salute ahead of the 21-gun salute at the funeral of Deputy Brandon Sikes on Monday, May 5. Staff photo by Stephanie Hill
Deputies salute ahead of the 21-gun salute at the funeral of Deputy Brandon Sikes on Monday, May 5. Staff photo by Stephanie Hill
Deputies carry out fallen Deputy Brandon Sikes during his funeral on Monday, May 5. Staff photo by Stephanie Hill
Deputies carry out fallen Deputy Brandon Sikes during his funeral on Monday, May 5. Staff photo by Stephanie Hill
Deputies bow their heads during a prayer at the funeral for Deputy Brandon Sikes. Staff photo by Stephanie Hill
Deputies bow their heads during a prayer at the funeral for Deputy Brandon Sikes. Staff photo by Stephanie Hill
A 21-gun salute was done at the funeral of Deputy Brandon Sikes. Staff photo by Stephanie Hill
TAPS was played during the funeral for Deputy Brandon Sikes on Monday, May 5. Staff photo by Stephanie Hill
TAPS was played during the funeral for Deputy Brandon Sikes on Monday, May 5. Staff photo by Stephanie Hill
Deputies got emotional during the funeral for Deputy Brandon Sikes. Staff photo by Stephanie Hill
Deputies got emotional during the funeral for Deputy Brandon Sikes. Staff photo by Stephanie Hill
Deputies salute the casket for Deputy Brandon Sikes during his funeral on Monday, May 5. Staff photo by Stephanie Hill
Deputies salute the casket for Deputy Brandon Sikes during his funeral on Monday, May 5. Staff photo by Stephanie Hill
Hundreds of law enforcement officers joined Columbia County to pay final respects Monday to Columbia County Deputy Brandon R. Sikes, who was killed in the line of duty April 26. Staff photo by Erin Weeks.
Agencies from across Georgia and South Carolina escorted Deputy Brandon Sikes’ casket, which was pulled by a horse-drawn glass carriage. Staff photo by Erin Weeks.
Hundreds of law enforcement officers joined Columbia County to pay final respects Monday to Columbia County Deputy Brandon R. Sikes, who was killed in the line of duty April 26. Staff photo by Erin Weeks.
Augusta Georgia Chapter of Harley Owner’s Group lined the streets to honor Brandon Sikes memorial. Photo by Randy Pace
Flower arrangement in honor of Deputy Brandon Sikes. Photo by Randy Pace
Officers’ processional in memorial of Deputy Brandon Sikes. Photo by Randy Pace
Horse drawn casket processional of Deputy Brandon Sikes. Photo by Randy Pace
Mourners paid tribute to fallen Columbia County Sheriff Deputy Brandon Sikes. Photo by Randy Pace
Officers guard the casket of CCSO Deputy Brandon Sikes. Photo by Randy Pace
Sheriff Clay Whittle speaks Monday at the funeral of Columbia County Deputy Brandon Sikes. Photo by Randy Pace
Thomas DeChant eulogizes his brother, CCSO Deputy Brandon Sikes. Photo by Randy Pace
The funeral of Columbia County Deputy Brandon Sikes. Photo by Randy Pace
Officers mourning Columbia County Deputy Brandon Sikes. Photo by Randy Pace
Officers salute at the funeral of Columbia County Deputy Brandon Sikes. Photo by Randy Pace
Columbia County Officers pay tribute to Deputy Brandon Sikes. Photo by Randy Pace
The 21 gun salute to honor Deputy Brandon Sikes. Photo by Randy Pace
Employees of Columbia County Clerk of Court office lined up to pay their respects to Deputy Brandon Sikes. Staff photo by Scott Hudson
Employees of Columbia County Clerk of Court office lined up to pay their respects to Deputy Brandon Sikes. Staff photo by Scott Hudson
Columbia County motorcycle traffic unit. Staff photo by Scott Hudson
Columbia County motorcycle traffic unit. Staff photo by Scott Hudson
Crowds look on as Columbia County officers follow representatives of law enforcement across Georgia. Staff photo by Scott Hudson
Crowds look on as Columbia County officers follow representatives of law enforcement across Georgia. Staff photo by Scott Hudson
Crowds line up on Ronald Reagan Drive as the law enforcement procession makes its way to the Performing Arts Center. Staff photo by Scott Hudson
Crowds line up on Ronald Reagan Drive as the law enforcement procession makes its way to the Performing Arts Center. Staff photo by Scott Hudson
Fire Department officials and emergency services personnel joined the funeral procession. Staff photo by Scott Hudson
Fire Department officials and emergency services personnel joined the funeral procession. Staff photo by Scott Hudson
The funeral procession for Deputy Brandon Sikes made its way down Washington Road. Staff photo by Skyler Andrews
Community members lined Washington Road to honor Deputy Brandon Sikes. Staff photo by Skyler Andrews

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