Mr. Grace was always energetic and always was devoted to helping kids. Everything he did, he did it with passion. He was always there and finding ways to helping kids have a bright future. Truly will be missed.

— Paolo de Leon
September 16, 2008 at 11:48 p.m.

I vividly remember Maria Elena's mom on Friday evening worried sick about her lil' girl and describing her as "beautiful" FIDM student. I am deeply saddened to see that she was on this list. To her family I hope they stay strong and know that Maria is in a better place with her and will always live in their hearts..

— jessica
September 16, 2008 at 11:48 p.m.

My family (the Quiroga family) would like to send our thoughts, prayers and condolences to the Spacey family. My father, Carlos Quiroga was a co-worker of Roger's at Anderson Printing (Cahuenga & Willoughby facility, Hollywood). My father said Roger was a great guy. My father remembers the things they had in common (soccer) and the chats they would have. Roger will be missed by everyone he ever knew.

This message was posted on behalf of my father: Carlos Quiroga and uncle Andre Quiroga (former co-workers at Anderson Printing/Andresen Typographics)

— Jessica Quiroga-Bantug
September 16, 2008 at 11:46 p.m.

MY CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY OF MR. GRACE.
THANK YOU FOR EVERYTHING MR. GRACE.

-CLASS OF 2002

— ANEL GARCIA
September 16, 2008 at 11:36 p.m.

I had the distinct pleasure of working alongside Paul for just half of a school year before he retired from his position at Grace Brethren. That was my first year as a teacher, and Paul, as chair of our department, took time out of his extremely busy schedule to meet with me as a mentor teacher. Needless to say, there are a lot of things in my lesson plans that he inspired. Paul lived out the grace of God in every aspect of his life that I saw. Paul's love for Christ was so visible and contagious (and undoubtedly still is), and it most definitely made an impact on me. We were able to stay in touch over the past couple of years after he left Grace, and I definitely count it a privilege to have called Paul Long my friend. I will definitely miss Paul - it's still hard to believe he's gone. By the grace of God I am confident that I will see him again.

— Josh Starkey
about Paul Long
September 16, 2008 at 11:24 p.m.

In memory of one so caring and compassionate.
Farewell Beverly. I am honored to have been counted among many that were your colleagues.

Heartfelt condolences to her family.

— Karen Grant RN,C
September 16, 2008 at 11:23 p.m.

I only meet you a few times Jacob while hanging out with your brother Jared, but those few times u were always so happy and a seemed like a really good person at heart. To Jacob's mother, you really helped me through school and wanted me to do well for myself. The Hefter family is an amazing group of people to know and have been friends with, my prayers go out to you all.

— Adrian
September 16, 2008 at 11:22 p.m.

Chris our friend and neighbor

Sharon worked with me at Adelphia and put in for a supervisor position she was competing with someone coming back to Adelphia that was Chris. That would be the first and last time they competed. Soon after you two became a team forever. It was meant to be. You were a team in life so happy together.
Sharon was also our neighbor a single mom with twin teenage girls then one day Chris came to have dinner with Sharon and the girls and the team became a family. They were meant to be. Sammie and Katie grew to love Chris and respect him as a Dad. He provided them all that anyone would want in a Dad. He worked so hard with love on remodeling their home to make it more comfortable for his family. A family meant to be. So much Love.
Sherry and I so enjoyed Chris's humor those one liners yelled across the street made us laugh so. Your kidding about that 'damn peach Tree' which you threaten to chop down but would kill anyone that hurt it. We will miss your tinkering in the garage. Making that lawn mower rise from the dead patching it together!the small things that fill lives.
Jason from across the street used you as an alarm clock. Your morning ritual of making your coffee at the kitchen window at exactly 5:30am signaled him it was time to get dressed.
Penny, Sandy and Terri enjoyed your teasing you always had a smile and a joke for them. Penny started each morning with a chat at the platform.
To expand on a earlier story that fateful morning Chris kidded Sherry's sister Penney at the Train platform about the sweater she wore. He told Penny about how much he loved the cold how he would get up in the morning turn on all the fans and open the windows. He would get it so cold in the house that Sharon would get up and dress in layers to keep warm. Penney commented on how Sharon would dress so Chris could have it the way he liked it. Penney said 'Look Chris what she does for you!thats love'. He looked at her with a big smile and said as he boarded the train! 'I know.'
Chris be at peace knowing how much you are loved by your friends and most of all your family we will watch over your family!. until we meet again!

— Craig, Sherry, RJ & Chris
September 16, 2008 at 11:22 p.m.

I never personally met Mr. Paul Long, but after reading all the comments, I am sorry I did not have the chance. I am an old friend of his brother, Carl. We worked with the SC Highway Patrol together, him as an officer and myself, as Administrative. Carl and his family are one of the most humble and caring people I have had the pleasure to know. He lifted me up so many times when I needed it. Paul and Carl look a lot alike. But Paul is with the Loving Heavenly Father enjoying his rewards and his forever.
We will meet him again

— Becky Spires
about Paul Long
September 16, 2008 at 11:20 p.m.

I was blessed to have met Chuck about 30 years ago while he was visiting his grandparents. His good nature and his fast laugh were a welcome trait of his. He introduced me to his wonderful, loving family and they made me feel right at home. Our friendship lasted through the years because he was such a good and caring friend, a great guy to be around. He was very funny and he was thoughtful and kind, and when you needed a friend to be there for you, you could count on him for his love, his support and his advice. I have always thought of Chuck as more of a brother to me then as just a good friend of mine and my life has been enriched because I had the good fortune to have had Charles Peck call me his friend. I will miss you much. God bless you and may God give peace into the hearts of all the loved ones Chuck has left behind.

— Glenn Marsh, Redondo Beach
September 16, 2008 at 11:14 p.m.


Keep in mind
  • The Times initially mispelled the name of Michael Hammersley and Beverly Mosley.
  • The coroner's office reported a 26th victim the afternoon of Sept. 15, but a few hours later said the tally was 25.

Chatsworth Metrolink Crash is the Los Angeles Times' database of fatalities from the Sept. 12, 2008, train collision.
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