MACON, Ga. — This Saturday, dozens of motorcycle riders and drivers will come together to honor the life and legacy of a deputy killed in the line of duty.

Tyee Browne, a Crisp County deputy and U.S. Army veteran, was shot and killed during a traffic stop in July 2023. He was just 26 years old.

The memorial ride in his name will begin at Harley-Davidson in Macon and end in Warm Springs. It’s organized by the Greek Brothers Riding Club, a group started by Browne’s grandfather, Joseph Mikesell.

“It’s hard for me, because I lost him,” Mikesell said.

He said the ride is not only a way to keep Browne’s memory alive but also a reminder of the danger law enforcement officers faces every day.

“There wasn’t no way I could help him from losing his life,” Mikesell said. “The only thing that k

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