Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

God rest his soul.

Sgt. Robert A. Henne
Jersey City PD/Ret.

April 28, 2025

Rest in peace brother

Reserve Officer Steve Durfee
Retired

April 28, 2025

Thank you Deputy Sikes for your dedicated and selfless service to the people of and visitors to Columbia CO, GA. Your life mattered! Sending prayers of sympathy and condolences to your family and your coworkers. May you rest in peace! Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called the children of God! Thanking your fellow officers for rendering harmless your assailant and introducing him to the Creator of the Universe who determined his eternal address with the great deceiver!

Captain (Retired) Mike Culler
Winston-Salem NC Police Department

April 28, 2025

Heartfelt condolences to your family friends & colleagues . RIP.

Robert P Colburn
Boston PD

April 28, 2025

Deputy Sikes Rest In Peace. My sincere condolences to your family and to your department. God Speed as you now patrol the streets of gold. Your ultimate sacrifice will never be forgotten. Fair winds and following seas brother we have the watch.

Terry F. Zech Ofd/Retired
Veterans Affairs Police Dept Detroit Michigan

April 28, 2025

Thank you for your service. Prayers for your Family and Department.

Sergeant Monica Veney
Baltimore Police Department

April 28, 2025

All give some, some give all. Rest in Peace, Deputy!

Ptl. B L Waltz (Ret)
Avon Lake PD OH

April 28, 2025

Dear Clay N. Whittle:

I hope this letter finds you well, though I understand it is an incredibly tough time for you, and everyone connected to your department. I am writing to extend my heartfelt sympathy and deepest condolences for the loss of Deputy Sheriff Brandon Sikes, a brave and dedicated lawman.

The news of Deputy Sikes’s death has deeply saddened me and my entire family. The sacrifice that he made while protecting and serving your community is a testament to the selfless and courageous nature of law enforcement officers like him. We can never truly understand the risks and challenges faced by those in law enforcement, and we are forever indebted to them for their unwavering commitment to keeping us safe.

Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with Deputy Sikes’s family and colleagues during this immensely challenging time. Their loss is immeasurable, and we can only hope that the outpouring of support from the community can offer some comfort in these trying times.

In times like these, we must remember the positive impact Deputy Sikes had on countless lives throughout his life and career. The memories of his dedication, kindness, and professionalism will remain etched in the hearts of those who had the privilege of knowing him.

To you, Sheriff Whittle, and the entire Columbia County Sheriff's Office, my family and I want to express our gratitude for the vital work you do each day, often in the face of danger and adversity. The sacrifice of your fallen colleague serves as a stark reminder of the dangers that come with your line of duty. Despite the risks, you continue to serve with integrity and unwavering commitment, and for that, we are immensely thankful.

Having served 46+ years as a Law Enforcement Professional, my family stands with you during this time of mourning. Please do not hesitate to reach out if there is anything we can do to support your fallen hero’s family, you, and your department during this difficult period.

May the memories of Deputy Sheriff Brandon Sikes be a source of strength and may his legacy inspire others to follow in his footsteps of honor and service. We will forever be indebted to the sacrifice he made to keep us safe.

With deepest sympathy,

Don P. Jensen Sr. PGP PP PM DrE
Chief of Police (retired)

April 28, 2025

May God and St. Michael watch over you in Heaven, Deputy Sikes.

Patrolman Kenneth Collins
South Amherst Police Department

April 28, 2025

Thank you for your service, brother. RIP.

Lieutenant Brian J. Wills II
Oswego County Sheriff's Office
New York

April 28, 2025

Thank you for your service.

Tim Liddell
CA Hwy Patrol 5342 ( retired )

April 28, 2025

Rest in peace Brother....My thoughts are with your family, friends, and the members of your agency during this most difficult and tragic time

LT. Joseph Ward, Ret
Jackson, NJ PD

April 28, 2025

God Bless you and your family.

Deb Holmes
Chicago PD (retired)

April 28, 2025

Thank you for your service Deputy Sikes. Prayers to your family and the men and women of the Columbia County Sheriff's Office.

Chief William M. Renye
Grand Blanc Township Police Department

April 28, 2025

Deputy Sheriff Sikes. Thank you for your service to the citizens of Columbia County

Lieutenant Darren Weisse
Tufts University Police
Boston, Ma. 02120

April 28, 2025

Rest in peace Deputy Sheriff Sikes.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 28, 2025

Rest in Peace Brother.

Capt. Arrend Hoopes
Spotsylvania Sheriff's Office Va.

April 28, 2025

Words cannot describe how I am feeling as I type this. I am so sorry.... My condolences to your family and friends. We will take the line from here. Thank you for service, and may you rest in peace.

Sergeant Mary Payne
Columbia County School District Police

April 28, 2025

My words could never express the deep hurt I feel over our loss of Deputy Sikes. He cared enough to accept the call to stands between us and danger. For that I am eternally Grateful. I pray that in the days to come Our Lord will bring peace of mind and calmness of heart to his Wife, Family, Fellow Officers and Friends. Mrs. Sikes, Thank You for not only standing beside Him in life but also on the Job with your service. Lord stay close to her. This Blue Line that is walked is very thin. God Bless You All!!!

Former Police
Tennessee. Spiritual Caregiver

April 28, 2025

Thank you for the ultimate sacrifice.

Cpt Larry Meyers
NYPD

April 28, 2025

Deputy Sheriff Brandon Sikes, I am so sorry to read the details of your murder and the violence toward all the Officers that occurred . My condolences to your wife, friends and to your Department as they grieve your loss. I thank you all for the brave service given. Rest In Peace, Brother.

Mary Milam
Sergeant (Ret)
Chicago Police Department

Leesburg. FL

April 28, 2025

Psalm 15
God bless.
Rest in peace brother.

Correctional Officer Paul Schanno
Hennepin County (Minneapolis)- Adult Corrections Facility

April 28, 2025

“Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God."
Matthew 5:9

Chris Di Gerolamo
Federal Air Marshal Service (Retired)

April 28, 2025

Deputy Sikes, rest in peace sir. Thank you for your commitment to service for your community and law enforcement.

DST J. T.M
DST

April 28, 2025

God makes great men in times of great need. You were one of those men. Rest in peace, braveheart. Your sacrifice will not be forgotten. May God bless.

Patricia Harrison

April 28, 2025