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Portrait of Bryson John Andrus
VETERAN
Driven by Heart, Guided by Honor

Bryson John Andrus

Senior Airman
June 18, 2002 – February 11, 2024
Lived 21 years
Yankton City · Yankton, South Dakota
"A Valiant Young Man"
In service to country

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Bryson served in the armed forces. We honor that service here.

Life story

Bryson was born in Kearney, NE on June 18, 2002. He was a playful child who always had a big smile and a sense for adventure. Bryson and his family moved to Yankton, SD when he was four years old. Growing up he had a love for cars and music but it was the great outdoors that gave him peace. He found joy in the stillness of nature - whether it was hunting, fishing, hiking, or just being under the open sky with the people he loved most.

After high school, Bryson chose to serve something greater than himself. He joined the United States Airforce and proudly served for over two years, embodying the strength, courage, and honor of a true airman. Tragically, he lost his life in the line of duty at just 21 years old - a profound loss that left a mark on every life he touched.

Bryson was deeply authentic - a young man who never wavered from who he was, no matter the situation. He didn't follow trends or pretend to be someone else. He led with heart, lived with honesty, and stood firmly in his truth.

He will always be loved and never be forgotten.

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The world Bryson knew

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2002
Born June 18
2004
Bryson was 2 when Facebook was launched
2008
Bryson was 6 when Apple opened the App Store
2010
Bryson was 8 when Instagram was launched
2015
Bryson was 13 when "Hamilton" opened on Broadway
2022
Bryson was 20 when Queen Elizabeth II died after 70 years on the throne
2024
Passed away February 11, age 21
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