Mr. Long was a man after God's own heart. He loved his family and the students he taught. We can never answer the question why but we know this beloved teacher has now seen Jesus and is in Heaven with his mother. We pray for the long family and their devastating lost.

The righteous perish,
and no one ponders it in his heart;
devout men are taken away,
and no one understands
that the righteous are taken away
to be spared from evil.
Isaiah 57

— Students of Long's Eng. 9-1 class 07-08 school yr
about Paul Long
September 15, 2008 at 5:17 p.m.

OUR DEEPEST CONDOLENCE GOES TO HIS FAMILY AND LOVED ONES AT THIS TIME

— CONNIE
September 15, 2008 at 5:16 p.m.

I feel for mr. grace and his family.
I am a student in RMS.
Mr. Grace connected with many students.
I cry for him.
RIP

— Isabelle Ibanez
September 15, 2008 at 5:16 p.m.

GOD BLESS THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS AT THIS SAD TIME. OUR CONDOLENCE ARE WITH YOU

— COMMIE FIELDS
September 15, 2008 at 5:15 p.m.

We can not judge without knowing what truly happen. It is easily to blame the dead that can not longer speak. Lets not be the judge of what has not being confirmed. Anything could happen in train 111. Robert rest in peace, and will leave it to God's will. Everything happens for a reason.
My condolences to the Sanchez family. I have no doubt Robert Sanchez was a magnificient friend and great man. Rest in peace.

— anonymous
September 15, 2008 at 5:13 p.m.

OUR FAMILY GIVE OUR DEEPEST CONDOLENCE TO HER FAMILY. GOD BLESS YOU

— CONNIE FIELDS
September 15, 2008 at 5:11 p.m.

OUR FAMILY GIVE YOU OUR DEEPEST CONDOLENCE. GOD BLESS YOU

— CONNIE FIELDS
about Yi Chao
September 15, 2008 at 5:09 p.m.

Manual was my first Yoga instructor and to this day the BEST one ever.

— Lauren
September 15, 2008 at 5:08 p.m.

OUR FAMILY WANTS TO GIVE YOU OUR CONDOLENCE. GOD BLESS YOU

— CONNIE FIELDS
September 15, 2008 at 5:07 p.m.

MY CONDOLENCE ARE FOR THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS. GOD BLESS YOU

— CONNIE FIELDS
September 15, 2008 at 5:06 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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