I just happened to catch the news interview with Maria's Sister Friday night. I have been thinking about it all weekend wondering if they have found the girl (my age) from FIDM. I was listening to the radio this morning and heard there was a list of names of the people who have passed. I went down the line and began to cry seeing the name of Maria Villalobos. I did not know this girl other then that she was the 18 year old girl that her family was desperatly looking for friday night.

I was supposed to ride that train the previous friday but i decided to drive instead because i wanted to do a road trip alone.

There are few things in life that happen that open your eyes on how fast life really is.

Im can not began to express my deepest sorrow to Maria's family but i want you to know that from reading people's comments on her she seemed like a ALL AROUND great girl.

I am very sorry for you lost.

Mike is absolutely amazing. My prayers and condolences to his friends and family. Our office will miss him dearly. Thank you Mike.

She helped train me when I first started here at the MTA, and right away she put me at ease when she told me that, "there was nothing that I could do that cound't be fixed". She put me right at ease.
That sparkle in her eye - Her positive attitude towards whomever she met - Her "Marvolous" way will forever be missed.

Ronals Grace was a great councelor at Roosevelt Middle School he was the best councelor of all times,no one could replace him i remember him giving me detention all the time.One day i had a game of soccer and that day i had detention, and he didn't let me play because i didn't go to detention.I had so much more fun when he was still there but now that he is not there is all boring we will always remember him in our hearts.

R.I.P RONALD GRACE

Mr. Grace was sinceraly a one of a kind person.
His kindness and care for all the students in Roosevelt Middle School will always be in are heart.
His hard-work and dedication were amazing
& i will always thank him for the great advise
he gave to me and support in my grades and clubs
Mr. Grace is now in a better place and may god bless his family and friends
Mr. Grace was someone us students had the comfort to talk to and depend on
I see Mr. Grace as a hero

Dear Mrs. Villalobos: I'm so very sorry for your loss. I saw you on the news. I had hoped and prayed your daughter was OK. But now I pray that God gives you strength to get through this horrible tragedy.

Maria is in heaven now, designing beautiful gowns for the angels. She is also in God's loving arms. May God bless you and your family, and may He bless Maria who is now with the angels in Heaven. Maria is OK. She is in a beautiful place right now, and God is watching over her. Have faith that you will see her again someday.

On Friday, I was in South Bend, Indiana, when I heard the news of the Metrolink crash. I learned that it was the 3:35pm train that leaves Union Station for Moorpark. Since I used to take this train daily after work at my previous employer, I immediately wondered if Donna was on there that day since she drove in sometimes. I didn't have her cell phone number in my new phone so I couldn't call her. I stressed about it all day Saturday while at my first Notre Dame football game and learned later that night when the list came out that my good friend was gone.
I had the pleasure of sitting next to Donna on the train every day for about 3 years. I have met Larry and Larry Jr. and I feel like I know Donna's entire family. Since I have shih-tzus, Donna and I had something in common from the very start. It's true when she told people that she talked to people on the train about EVERYTHING. I was one of them. She was so quick-witted and always had a smile on her face and could put one on yours if you needed it. I truly loved Donna.
I can't believe that this has happened and I regret not being able to say good-bye. I'm full of all kinds of emotions because I no longer take that train home but I know where I would have been if I was-right next to one of the best people I ever met in my life.
To the family, my prayers are with you and I will try to contact you to see if there is anything I can do for you all.
Donna, I will miss you already and look forward to seeing you again some day. Keep an eye on me from Heaven and help me to get where you know I want to be. Viva Puerto Rico and even though I'm a Giants fan, GO ANGELS!!!!

I met Chris a few times through his wife, Sharon, who is my supervisor. He was really such a nice person. I know how much they meant to one another and this really breaks my heart. Words cannot describe how I feel right now. I am devastated. All I know is that Heaven has gained another angel. Sharon - you and the girls are in my thoughts and prayers. I love you so much and am truly sorry for your loss. Everyone here at work is praying for you and are here to support you. May God bless you and your family.

i am a former student of roosevelt middle school, i left to high school just last year. i always thought i would see mr.grace when i went back to visit rms. i cant believe that he's gone, on staurday when i found out he past away, i didnt want to believe that the man who would always smile at you while you were walking down the hallways at school, wouldnt be sitting at his desk calling students out to fix their classes on monday morning. it hurts to know that such a great man has left the roosevelt family, well miss him dearly and his memory will hopefully be kept alive at roosevelt middle school. i didnt know mr. grace that much but one thing i can say is that he was caring and loving and idk he just cared about his students so much you can tell. may mr.grace be peacefully resting and we'll miss you dearly, we love.

I've known both Atul and Aseem since our days at Vista Elementary School. My heart goes out to you Aseem and to the rest of your family. Atul was a truly incredible kid. I remember him most as Aseems little brother, but also as memorable figure who was able to cross bridges between a multitude of groups. He talked to virtually everyone and was able to make everyone around him laugh. He also brought an unfathomable level of intelligence to every facet of life. I feel that both Atul and Aseem are aspirational figures for a great deal of us. I'm confident that what awaits Atul on the other side will be greater than anyone can imagine. It's awesome to see so much love for him here, keep the memories rolling.