Greg and I survived the 2005 Metrolink crash.

About an hour before he boarded the fateful train last Friday, I sent an e-mail on the upcoming NFL Sunday games. Shortly before I left for the 3PM Amtrak train, he e-mailed back. These my have been the last lines Greg sent....

Next year, Greg will be missing the annual memorial services for the victims of the Metrolink 2005 crash. We would attend those togetehr or make a special effort to send each other reminders.

Farewell Greg. You don't have to ride Metrolink trains anymore.

With deep sympathy, I wish his wife and son all the best in these very trying times.

— Ernest Zimmermann
September 15, 2008 at 3:27 p.m.

Manny:

I am going to miss you in the yoga class. God needed another angel. I know that you are already with the angels smiling and happy. I am going to always remember all your teaching, not only about yoga, but about life. I was blessed because I met you.

— Lilia
September 15, 2008 at 3:26 p.m.

DAMN... I D0NT 3V3N KN0 WH3R3 T0 START. MR GRAC3 WAS THE B3ST C0UNS3L0R IVE 3V3R HAD. H3 WAS UNDERSTANDING PATIENT AND ALWAYS LOOKED OUT FOR US. ILL NEVER FORGET HIM. WE WILL ALWAYS HAVE HIM IN OUR HEARTS...
IM IN DENIAL. HOW CAN A GREAT PERSON LIKE HIM LEAVE US? CERTAINLY MR GRACE HAS LEFT A MARK IN US ALL... I WISH HIS FAMILY BEST WISHES...

WE WILL MISS U MR GRACE =[
REST IN PEACE

— amy moreira
September 15, 2008 at 3:25 p.m.

I meet Chris when I worked at AUS, I have to say that I always looked forward to our daily talks with His calming voice, knowledge of the world and the beauty of the world he often shared with me, made the days better. Most importantly I enjoyed how he shared so Passionately about his wedding and his girls with me. You could hear the love he had for his family in his voice. Heaven gained a great MAN, but we too were blessed that he was able to touch so many lives here on Earth.
My prayers go out to the Aiken family.

— Mary Apodaca
September 15, 2008 at 3:23 p.m.

May God bless you.

— Unknown
September 15, 2008 at 3:19 p.m.

Even today when the unfortunate news was made a fact, its still hard to believe that a person i knew for 3 long and memorable years is gone. Mr. Grace was such a nice and encouraging counselor. he always motivated me to do my best. I will miss him truly.

— Yana
September 15, 2008 at 3:18 p.m.

Eleanor Roosevelt shared, "Many people will walk in and out of your life, but only true friends will leave footprints in your heart." I am grateful for the opportunities life gives us to reach a little higher because others have inspired us to do so.
Dear Vyas family, thank you for sharing your light with so many. Footprints remain...not only in my heart, but in the hearts of my children. We are praying for peace during this difficult time for your family.

— Marci Sargent & Family
about Atul Vyas
September 15, 2008 at 3:17 p.m.

My prayers and thoughts are with you. I injoyed working with Dean at BWRP. He was a kind and caring man who will be trully missed. May God shine down on you and comfort you in this time of deep sorrow.

— Jeffrey DeCoite
September 15, 2008 at 3:16 p.m.

We are truly sorry for your loss. We are praying for your family with the loss of Jacob. I feel like words are not enough at this time to express our sympathy. If you need anything, please let us know. He will be missed greatly by all. May God bless you during this difficult time.

— Wiles Family
September 15, 2008 at 3:16 p.m.

May God Bless You.

— Vicki
September 15, 2008 at 3:13 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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135 injured

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