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This memorial website was created in loving memory of our Father, Brother, Mentor, Coach and Friend Melvin Carle Aaron.  May his memory live on forever in our hearts.

A Virtual Celebration of Life will be held on January 24, 2021 at 1PM PST. Registration information is as follows;
Melvin aka “Dee” was a father, brother, professor, baseball player and coach, student of the Civil Rights and African liberation movements, and a lover of reggae. An Educator and Administrator for over 40 years, he was a history and political science expert who committed his life to the purpose of revolutionary struggle for all humanity.

Melvin was born on October 25, 1949, in Los Angeles, CA to parents Richard Aaron, Sr. and Bertha Maye Aaron. He graduated from Manual Arts High School in 1967 and attended Hastings College in Nebraska before transferring to UC Santa Barbara. In 1969 he married Janice Marie Smith, and they had four sons during their 11-year union. Melvin played baseball while in college and graduated with a B.A. in History in 1971 and was drafted by the California Angels.

After two years in the Angel’s minor league organization, Melvin left baseball to pursue his career as an educator, obtaining his Master's degree in Political Science. Professor Aaron was an educator at Los Angeles City College for over 20 years and was formerly the LACC Head Baseball Coach.

Melvin encouraged his sons and students to challenge conventional thinking. He taught his sons to question tradition and always think critically. He would frequently say and text to his sons “stay consciously grounded and remain vigilant!”

He was preceded in death by his father, Richard Sr.; his mother, Bertha; and brother, Robert Aaron. He leaves to fulfill his legacy six sons, Teahoen (Danielle), Shango, Amilcar (Jameeka), Oginga, Zuriel, and Jaren. Cherishing his memory are his brothers, Richard Jr., Wilmer (Sharon), Donald (Shearl); and his sisters, Ramerius Delores Williams, Takreem Aaron-Lyday (Michael). He leaves a life’s legacy to two granddaughters; Alana and Ariel, and a host of cousins, nieces, nephews, other relatives, friends and generations of students

 

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Roozbeh J
July 8, 2022
July 8, 2022
I had the pleasure of taking professor Aaron’s Poli Sci class at LACC. He was one of the best and most impactful teachers I ever had. Truly passionate about his field of expertise and caring for his students. He inspired me to question the status quo and encouraged me to be a critical thinker. Thank you for all the lessons sir, and shall your memory live on.
Olufunke Fagbohun Fonteno...
June 13, 2022
June 13, 2022
Melvin was a dear and beloved friend. I called him several times over the past year… the phone rings and no response. Left several voice messages and sent emails. It was uncharacteristic for Mel not to respond. I called again yesterday and got the message that the phone had been disconnected/no longer working. Then I knew something must be terribly wrong. I googled, and Mel’s obituary popped up. I have not stopped crying.
Mel challenged my thinking as we engaged in intellectual banter and we exchanged resources and materials to be more critically informed on national and global responses to the human condition. He was widely read and always excited to discuss ideas. Mel also had a fun and playful side to him and was good spirited.

My sincere condolences to the family. Mel was a devoted father, an incredibly brilliant man, a gifted professor with a passion for teaching and changing lives. Knowing him on a personal level was a gift 
To the family, thank you for sharing him with the world.
David Salemi
October 29, 2021
October 29, 2021
I knew coach Mel thru baseball 14yr old Bluejays ! He was the most influential man I ever met in my life. He taught us baseball treated us like star athletes and pushed us further than we ve ever been pushed. These years were magical learning this great sport from someone so knowledgeable and passionate, taking the time to teach the next generation. He is loved and will be missed. And to the boys all the Bluejays I love and miss you all.
Alex Arreola
September 21, 2021
September 21, 2021
I honestly don't know where I would be in my life without Mr. Melvin Aaron. His influence was strong and everlasting. Always providing life lessons which have served me well to this day.

When I was 14 year old, I played baseball with "Coach Mel" as a member of the O.C. Blue Jays (the best AABC team of all-time!). We were a tough team to beat, notably because we were "BUFF"! I still recall the acronym "J.D.I." on our right sleeve which stood for "Just Do It!"

To this day, I have always referred to his advice which to-date, remains clear as day in my mind. He helped me harness my baseball skills and through him, I became a very solid baseball player. My playing days have long since ended, but now, I am the best in my field of work.

I would run into him from time to time until my last contact with him in 2007. I recall finding him in Linkedin.com and sent him a message. To my surprise, he replied which filled me with so much happiness.

Coach Mel, thank you for your influence and for making me the tough person that I am today.

I graduated from Cal State Fullerton in 2002 and have a great career. I have been married to my beautiful wife Patty since 2007 and have two beautiful daughters. I left the O.C. and now reside in beautiful Rancho Cucamonga, CA.

Today was a day I randomly thought of you, Coach. I Googled your name to find out you are now in God's kingdom. I aspire to see you someday up in heaven so we can go back to "cutting the ball" by keeping our "neck tight!".

My heartfelt condolences to you and your family, notably to Ging and Amilcar. I miss you boys and hope you are well!!!

You will forever be in my thoughts and prayers and Godspeed to you and your amazing soul! Please God may Mr. Melvin Aaron rest in peace!

I hope to see you in heaven when my time comes

Respectfully with nothing but love,

Alex Arreola
Takreem Aaron-Lyday
January 22, 2021
January 22, 2021
Although you’re not here I still see your face. You won the best race a man could run. My heart pains for your return, if only we had one more day, one hour or even a few moments I would give you the biggest hug and kiss and never let you go. I’ll miss you but never forget your ideology and all the lives you touched. You were a great brother and I shall always remember all that you were....and that you are right here in my heart ❤️. I love you brother until will meet again. One Love Gods
Frank Bojorquez
January 22, 2021
January 22, 2021
I would like to express my deepest condolences to the Aaron family my thoughts and prayers are with you. Mel was my baseball coach on the Irvine Blue Jays. I have fond memories of Mel. God Bless.

Sincerely
Frank Bojorquez Or as Mel would call me "Frankie"
Carol Kozeracki
January 18, 2021
January 18, 2021
May God bless Professor Aaron's family and comfort them during this difficult time. With thanks for his dedicated service to LA City College.

Carol Kozeracki
Paul Phaire
January 17, 2021
January 17, 2021
May Mr. Aaron rest in eternal glory. My family and I would like to express our deepest condolences. Mr. Aaron and the family will always be in our thoughts and prayers.

Sincerely,

Paul, Lori, Isaak, Eli Phaire

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Roozbeh J
July 8, 2022
July 8, 2022
I had the pleasure of taking professor Aaron’s Poli Sci class at LACC. He was one of the best and most impactful teachers I ever had. Truly passionate about his field of expertise and caring for his students. He inspired me to question the status quo and encouraged me to be a critical thinker. Thank you for all the lessons sir, and shall your memory live on.
Olufunke Fagbohun Fonteno...
June 13, 2022
June 13, 2022
Melvin was a dear and beloved friend. I called him several times over the past year… the phone rings and no response. Left several voice messages and sent emails. It was uncharacteristic for Mel not to respond. I called again yesterday and got the message that the phone had been disconnected/no longer working. Then I knew something must be terribly wrong. I googled, and Mel’s obituary popped up. I have not stopped crying.
Mel challenged my thinking as we engaged in intellectual banter and we exchanged resources and materials to be more critically informed on national and global responses to the human condition. He was widely read and always excited to discuss ideas. Mel also had a fun and playful side to him and was good spirited.

My sincere condolences to the family. Mel was a devoted father, an incredibly brilliant man, a gifted professor with a passion for teaching and changing lives. Knowing him on a personal level was a gift 
To the family, thank you for sharing him with the world.
David Salemi
October 29, 2021
October 29, 2021
I knew coach Mel thru baseball 14yr old Bluejays ! He was the most influential man I ever met in my life. He taught us baseball treated us like star athletes and pushed us further than we ve ever been pushed. These years were magical learning this great sport from someone so knowledgeable and passionate, taking the time to teach the next generation. He is loved and will be missed. And to the boys all the Bluejays I love and miss you all.
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His Life

Early Life

January 14, 2021
by The A Team ..
Melvin was born on October 25, 1949 in Los Angeles, CA to parents Richard Aaron, Sr. and Bertha Maye Aaron. 


Siblings

January 14, 2021
by The A Team ..
Melvin has 6 Siblings; Brothers, Robert Aaron (deceased), Richard Aaron, Jr., Wilmer Aaron (Sharon), Donald Aaron; Sisters, Ramerius Delores Williams, Takreem Aaron-Lyday (Michael).

High School

January 14, 2021
by The A Team ..
Melvin attended Manual Arts High School in Los Angeles California, where he participated in a myriad of activities including playing Baseball and running Track. Melvin was also a member of the Scholarship Society. He graduated from Manual Arts High School in 1967.
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Recent stories

I took Professor Aaron's poli sci class twice

January 22, 2021
by Luis Bravo
I took his class twice back in 2008 and again in 2020. I was young and foolish in 2008 and to say i was in over my head in his class was an understatement, needless to say i was very lost at that time both emotionally and spiritually, and I failed that class. Flash forward to fall 2020 I'm completing my requirements to transfer to Cal State LA so I needed to repeat the classes I had failed when I was younger in order to remove them from my transcripts. When I signed up for my poli sci class I did not realize I would have the same Professor Aaron again. It was all virtual but I recognized him just the same. I was a bit nervous because I knew he was a no nonsense teacher. So when I submitted my first essay, I was surprised when I got a decent grade. That improvement was also reflected on every essay after that. It was the last essay that he graded when he remarked "Outstanding Paper!" I had come back full circle and I'm so relieved that I was able to redeem myself in this class and reflect back to him what he had taught us to his satisfaction. Professor Aaron was a challenging teacher and he taught those who were willing to learn to think critically. He gave the students all the resources they needed in order to learn about politics in America. He will certainly leave an indelible mark on my life. Thank you Professor Aaron.

Reflections on Melvin

January 21, 2021
by The A Team ..

I was just reflecting about my brother Melvin. As I did, I felt a sense of pride. My siblings knew how gifted Melvin was. So do his wonderful sons and anyone who crossed his path. 

My brother Wil mentioned so many things Melvin excelled in. He forgot to mention Melvin could really dance on skates. Oh, he was “tough.” He could hit you with some P-Funk on wheels. I marveled at his ability to turn the corners and criss-cross his legs and then do some crazy leg MC Hammer stuff.

Melvin was an exceptional chess player too.  He won many high school chess contests. I smile when I reflect upon his giftedness and his propensity to make the complex plain and simple with so many endeavors. God blessed my brother Melvin with some tremendous gifts which he used to educate, inspire and pull others to excellence. 

Melvin had a big heart and he was sensitive to the needs of others. He would drive from the University of California at Santa Barbara in his two-toned colored Volvo and we would cruise from LA back to Santa Barbara listening to the Spinners, Jimmy Cliff, Bob Marley, and Peter Tosh. He loved his music. 

When we arrived at his campus apartment, we would switch music gears and meditate on some John Coltrane-My Favorite Things, and Miles Davis who Ran The Voodoo Down! It was Melvin who introduced me to Jazz as a high schooler as I soon immersed myself into the likes of Ahmad Jamal, Kenny Burrell, Wes Montgomery, Monk, Rollins, and the Crusaders.

It was really “cool” hanging with my older brother who understood my boredom being the only brother still at home and still in high school.

Melvin pushed me to excel academically. He provided me a framework of thinking and insight into the complexity of major life issues affecting me personally, communally, and universally. Melvin was indeed a great thinker and I thank him for the positive influence he had in my life. I thank him for his support, motivation, and love. 

A special note-Melvin, as great as he was as a baseball player and with a cannon for a throwing arm, he could never strike me out! That makes me smile as well. Such a lasting memory.

I will miss him. I will always love him. I will always cherish the good in him. Rest in peace my brother Melvin. I love you.


Dancing with Dee

January 13, 2021
by The A Team ..
Almost 8 Years ago to the day, I hit the dance floor with Dee. I thought it would be a simple 2 step with my new Father in Law....and I should have known better. As with so many things, of course Dee could dance....and so we threw our hands in air and let the music guide our steps. Smiles on our faces and in our hearts as we rang in the New Year, on the dance floor at the Ramseys in Toluca Lake, California.
To say that I'll miss him simply does not encompass all the numerous ways in which Dee touched my life. Dee was totally unfazed by my big personality, he encouraged all of my shenanigans. He reminded me to keep people from thinking they had a whole entire fool in their midst...because brilliance is a gift. He was a big part of our lives, he looked at every listing while we looked for houses to buy, helped me pick out paint and furniture for our new home, discussed politics, investing and navigating corporate America, he provided me with wise council, and told jokes that only smart people would get. He made me think deeply and critically about my choices, and he loved me like I was his own.
We really lost a real one, when the Ancestors summoned Dee home...and while there will forever be a place in our hearts that remains a little sad that he is gone... I will be forever grateful for his life.
Cheers To a life well lived. Love you Dee... Jameeka

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