Bryce Myles Bishop

Captain Bryce M. Bishop was born on June 14, 1985, in Casper, Wyoming—Flag Day, fittingly enough. It was a small cosmic gesture toward the path of service, love, and loyalty that was already unfolding.

Those who knew Bryce speak of someone with infectious energy and deep curiosity—always in motion, always learning. He was a marathon runner, sang with a powerful voice that could stop a room, and filled his life with music of all kinds. Whether he was skiing, diving into a new subject, or being goofy with his kids—Shayde, Carter, and Aubrey—Bryce approached life with boldness and enthusiasm.

He had a deep well of love and a gift for making people feel cherished. When his niece was born, he celebrated by flying a rubber ducky around during his aerovac flights, snapping pictures and grinning like a kid himself. That kind of playful affection was so very Bryce—equal parts heart and humor.

Most people didn’t realize how deeply Bryce felt things, because he covered it with laughter. But if you paid attention, you saw it—in the way he looked out for people, in the way he stayed up late with a friend in crisis, in the way he loved his family.

At 19, a car accident on the way to Disneyland changed everything. The medics who cared for him left an impression he never forgot. So when a military recruiter asked what he wanted to do, Bryce knew. “I want to be a medic.”

And so he became one.

Bryce joined the Wyoming Air National Guard and served nearly 20 years, including several deployments including Afghanistan, Iraq, Bulgaria, and Africa—where he participated in Ebola response efforts. He flew aeromedical ambulance missions, and later helped lead COVID-19 response efforts in New York. Bryce became a flight nurse and eventually moved into hospital leadership roles in Cheyenne, Rochester, and Nashville. He had an insatiable desire to keep learning and improving that led him to earn his Doctorate of Nursing Practice (DNP), a milestone he reached through incredibly hard work and determination.

Wherever he served—on the flight deck or in the ER—Bryce brought calm, care, and connection. People trusted him in a crisis. Not just because he was capable, but because he saw them. He made people feel safe.

He often credited his wife, Jesse—also a nurse—as the real hero of their household. Each time Bryce was deployed, Jesse held it all together for the family.

But even as Bryce dedicated his life to healing others, he carried his own invisible wounds. After a long struggle, Bryce died by suicide on April 8, 2025. He was a devoted husband, a loving dad, a beloved son and brother, and a friend to so many. His loss is immeasurable.

Bryce is survived by his wife, Jesse; his children, Shayde, Carter, and Aubrey; his parents, Jeff and Debbie; his brothers, Brandon (Abby and their children Eliza and Jude) and Jordan (Dakota); and his grandmothers, Gerrie Bishop and Dian Murphy. He was also loved by several aunts, uncles, and cousins.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Gary Sinise Foundation. Bryce deeply believed in their mission to support veterans, first responders, and their families. Your gift will honor his legacy and continue the work he gave his life to.

A memorial service for Bryce will be held at the Oregon Trail Veterans Cemetery in Casper, Wyoming on April 24th, 2025 at 1pm.