My sympathy to the Fuller family.

— Bill Lindsay
September 15, 2008 at 2:09 p.m.

Dear Family Villalobos, like many others I too was glued to the TV saw Maria's sister interview. Was deeply sadden to see her desperately looking for her, and wishing Maria would be found well. Sadly saw her name in the list, began to cry, and amagine her family's pain, and suffering. My deepest condolences, love, and prayers to Maria's family, so sorry!

— Ruby, (Oxnard, Ca)
September 15, 2008 at 2:06 p.m.

at first i could not believe he died,
i honestly thought it was a bad prank,
well i guess that happens to everyone when they hear
someone they knew has died,

i still remember the first time i met him,
back when i was in the 6th grade at Cerritos Elementary,
he interviewed me for Advanced Via Individual Determination class,

he was in a rush to catch the train on friday,
if only he could have been late and missed it,
he was always in a good mood,
and helped all,
some as a counselor,
as a teacher, and
as a coach.

All the Roosevelt Middle School Rough Riders
past and present are devastated
to hear these news.

— myriam brenda hernandez
September 15, 2008 at 2:05 p.m.

It's been many years since I rode the train with Buck, but, luckily, my days riding the train with him outnumber the days without. He brought many smiles with the stories and jokes he would share each evening. I'll always have fond memories of the time we spent commuting on Metrolink together. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.

— Denise Horton
September 15, 2008 at 2:03 p.m.

MR GRACE WAS AND WILL ALWAYS BE THE BEST COUNCILOR RMS HAS EVER HAD.HE WAS EXTREMELY NICE,AND A REALLY CARING PERSON.:( WE WILL MISS YOU MR.GRACE

— liliana olmedo
September 15, 2008 at 2:03 p.m.

May her beauty shine on in heaven. Im going to miss seeing her bright and shining face every day. My heart goes out to her family.

— SHANE SHIELDS
September 15, 2008 at 2:02 p.m.

Words cannot express the pain I feel. Mr.Grace was a wonderful person, who did not deserve what happen to him.
when I think of him all I see is his smile. I think he smiled 99% of the time I saw him.
I truly hope that metro link does not hire any more idiots like the guy who was driving.

To his family ..sorry for your lost.
Mr. grace may you rest in peace. we willnever forget you ever!

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— Roxanne Franklin Alvarado
September 15, 2008 at 1:58 p.m.

To the family of Maria,
I can't stop crying, I am so so sorry for your loss. She was in my Industry Sewing class in the morning. She finished her final and gave me a hug, and said she would see me next quarter. Maria was a great student, she was in class on time everyweek and her sewing was beautiful. All her marks were the highest in class, she received an "A".
I know that God's arms are around her and your family right now. My prays are with you.
God Bless you all. Maria will be missed !!

— Vickie Peters instructor at FIDM
September 15, 2008 at 1:56 p.m.

Roger was a great man! My husband, Rod worked with him for many years. What I remember most about Roger was his smile and that he was always glad to see me.
I will miss him. We all will. He had a way of making everyone that he came into contact with feel special.
God Bless him and his family.

— Gail Crosby
September 15, 2008 at 1:54 p.m.

Mr. Long was a blessing to all who had the opportunity to learn from him. A teacher with a heart truly dedicated to teaching. Mr Long was a very loving and supportive man who wasn't afraid to be direct with you about issues he saw in your life. I thank God for knowing him and my prayers are with Karen and Devon. Thank you Mr. Long for your consummate steadfastness.

— Jason Roberts
about Paul Long
September 15, 2008 at 1:53 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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