“He fired on three deputies from the sheriff’s office, striking two of them,” Whittle said. Killed at the scene was Deputy Brandon ... of why those who wear a badge have more than earned ...

“He fired on three deputies from the sheriff’s office, striking two of them,” Whittle said. Killed at the scene was Deputy Brandon ... of why those who wear a badge have more than earned ...

The Columbia County Sheriff's Office confirmed the deputy's death around 6:30 p.m ... we're also painfully reminded of why those who wear a badge have more than earned our enduring respect ...