Motorcycle police officers led the procession out of Thomas Poteet and Son Funeral Home. Charmain Z. Brackett/Augusta Good News
Motorcycle police officers led the procession out of Thomas Poteet and Son Funeral Home. Charmain Z. Brackett/Augusta Good News

In pictures: Paying tribute to deputy killed in line of duty

May 5, 2025·Charmain Z. Brackett·Comments Off on In pictures: Paying tribute to deputy killed in line of duty

People lined up along Davis Road near Thomas Poteet and Son Funeral Home to pay their respects to Columbia County Deputy Brandon Sikes, who was killed in the line of duty April 26.

The funeral procession left around 11:20 a.m. with law enforcement personnel from across the state of Georgia and across the Savannah River leading the route to the Columbia County Performing Arts Center where his service was held.

It took nearly 30 minutes for all the vehicles to exit the parking lot.

Motorcycle police officers await to head the funeral procession for Columbia County Sheriff Deputy Brandon Sikes Monday. Charmain Z. Brackett/Augusta Good News
People gathered along Davis Road near Thomas Poteet and Son Funeral Home Monday morning to pay their respects to Columbia County Deputy Brandon Sikes who was killed in the line of duty April 26.
Charmain Z. Brackett/Augusta Good News
People gathered along Davis Road near Thomas Poteet and Son Funeral Home Monday morning to pay their respects to Columbia County Deputy Brandon Sikes who was killed in the line of duty April 26.
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The hearse leaves Thomas Poteet and Son Funeral Home on May 5, 2025. Charmain Z. Brackett/Augusta Good News
The funeral procession Monday. Charmain Z. Brackett/Augusta Good News
Law enforcement vehicles leave the funeral home parking lot.
Columbia County Sheriff Deputies leave Thomas Poteet and Son Funeral Home May 5. Charmain Z. Brackett/Augusta Good News
A blue ribbon honors Deputy Brandon Sikes Monday. Charmain Z. Brackett/Augusta Good News
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