Memories of Aaron "DJAJ" Keith Hjelt

In memory of

Aaron "DJAJ" Keith Hjelt

Lander, WY

September 15, 1978 - June 26, 2025

Sep 15, 1978 - Jun 26, 2025

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Jeff Riedel

2018, Horse Mountain, Montana, USA

Susan Rhoderick

Lisa Esteb

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Jeff Riedel

2021, Mine Peak, Montana, USA

Susan Rhoderick

Trey Chandler

Lisa Esteb

Katie Cook-Bretson

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Jeff Riedel

2021, Wilson Peak, Big Sky, MT, USA

Susan Rhoderick

Trey Chandler

Lisa Esteb

Laura Ryan

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Jeff Riedel

2021, Table Mountain Mine, Montana, USA

Susan Rhoderick

Trey Chandler

Lisa Esteb

Laura Ryan

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Jeff Riedel

2019, Alex Lowe Peak, Montana, USA

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Heather Mullins

2003, Sculpture Studio, Haynes Hall, Bozeman, MT, USA

Sending so much love to Aaron today and wish I could be in Bozeman to celebrate him. I have so many fun memories of being in the MSU art program with Aaron. There were a few of us who had overnight access to the sculpture studios, Aaron, Taro, Chachi myself and many others. We had many late nights in the sculpture studio drinking Red Bull, Aaron blasting techno music, dancing and all of us working on our projects. These were the beginning of his DJAJ days. Soon after that we started the Progression Session Art show/parties at the Emerson. Aaron had such a positive, infectious presence wherever he went. I will never forget his uniqueness as a person and positive memories he brought to all of us.

RIP Aaron. You are missed!

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Ryan Schroeder

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Polly Hjelt

Thank you Heather. All these memories are bringing many smiles and much comfort. Thank you Heather. All these memories are bringing many smiles and much comfort. Thank you Heather. All these memories are bringing ... Read more

Jenn Harrison

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Marcie Knoff

2008

Bozeman prom - he had the Eagles 2nd level floor flexing.

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Susan Rhoderick

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Marcie Knoff

2008

Aaron DJ'd our wedding years ago - he blew the doors off the Emerson Center that night - dance off ensued - he got the crowd rolling. He reveled in that human connection and excitement.

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Susan Rhoderick

Trey Chandler

Lisa Esteb

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Scott Snelling

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Polly Hjelt

Thank you Marcie, Nice photo. I pulled it off for my album. Polly Thank you Marcie, Nice photo. I pulled it off for my album. Polly Thank you Marcie, Nice photo. I pulled it off for my... Read more

Trey Chandler

Hyalite

Endurance: the ability to withstand or perform a prolonged physical or mental effort despite fatigue, stress, or other adverse conditions .*

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Trey Chandler

*see Aaron Hjelt *see Aaron Hjelt *see Aaron Hjelt

Trey Chandler

Creekside

Enjoying some wine Aaron brought back from his travels.

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Lisa Esteb

Jenn Harrison

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Scott Snelling

Trey Chandler

PS4 Emerson

Aaron and his beautiful aura front and center. He put his heart and soul into these events. Watching his focus and intensity morph into joy and abandon.

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Lisa Esteb

Jenn Harrison

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Lisa Esteb

Some of my family favorites with Aaron: Cousin reenactment photo 2016, Dancing 2007, Inclusive Pointing 2015, Parents 2023

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Susan Rhoderick

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Lisa Esteb

Aaron had mad skills at making others laugh, feel loved, be heard & know their importance. Aaron had mad skills at making others laugh, feel loved, be heard & know their importance. Aaron had mad skills at making others laugh, feel loved,... Read more

Lisa Ragins

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Juan Laden

2025, Lander, Wyoming, Main Street, Centennial Park

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Polly Hjelt

Hi Juan, Yes that would be my son Aaron. Every time I see this photo, I have a much needed laugh. The reason???... Read more Hi Juan, Yes that would be my son Aaron. Every time I see this photo, I have a much needed laugh. The reason??? I was on a corner... Read more Hi Juan, Yes that would be my son Aaron. Every time... Read more

Juan Laden

He was an inspiration for all that cared, and I am to have known him for the short time I did and miss him.... Read more He was an inspiration for all that cared, and I am to have known him for the short time I did and miss him. He was an inspiration for all that cared, and I am ... Read more

Juan Laden

Aaron was full in seriousness and fun. We all can learn from that intensity of life. We shared so much in... Read more Aaron was full in seriousness and fun. We all can learn from that intensity of life. We shared so much in such a short time, trading... Read more Aaron was full in seriousness and fun. We all can learn... Read more

Juan Laden

Also if you want a scanned file of this image contact me at juantontomatoe@gmail.com with Aaron in the subject... Read more Also if you want a scanned file of this image contact me at juantontomatoe@gmail.com with Aaron in the subject line. Also if you want a scanned file of this image contact... Read more

Alice Gutsche-Smith

2021, Greece

Aaron with Gus

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Laura Domoto

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Polly Hjelt

Thank you Alice, Will you be at Aaron's Celebration tomorrow? Would enjoy meeting anyone who can tell us... Read more Thank you Alice, Will you be at Aaron's Celebration tomorrow? Would enjoy meeting anyone who can tell us a story about their ... Read more Thank you Alice, Will you be at Aaron's Celebration... Read more

Quinn T-H

2020, El Salto, Nuevo León, Mexico

These photos are from a trip to Mexico where Aaron and I hid out at the beginning of the pandemic. We lived out of the alpha van for 3 months. Thankyou Aaron for everything, love you!

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