My thoughts and prayers are with Buck's family and friends.

— Justine
September 15, 2008 at 1:53 p.m.

Dee Dee was such a wonderful person! She always made you feel welcome. I will truly miss her! I'll never forget how BEAUTIFUL she looked on her wedding day! I just want the family to know that our arms are around all of you right now - You are all in our prayers and thoughts. Wish we were there right now, we will be there soon. This is such a great loss-

— Angelina
September 15, 2008 at 1:50 p.m.

I didnt know alan very well only met him a couple of times, but The way my brother spoke so highly of him and told me how much he cared for his family. How my brother loved him like his own father. He was a great person. A Great Father. My Love and thoughts go out to the buckily family. XoXoXoXo to the buck family. rest in peace alan.

— Christy Adair
September 15, 2008 at 1:48 p.m.

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. The roster could have not been more sad reading her name on the list...

— Nancy
September 15, 2008 at 1:48 p.m.

I was a former student at Roosevelt
and Mr. Grace was my counselor and it's
just so sad to know that every time I visit
he won't be there anymore. We'll all miss him.
He was such an inspiration to all of us.

We'll miss you Mr. Grace.

— Justine
September 15, 2008 at 1:47 p.m.

QUE NUESTRO SENOR LES DE FE Y SIEMPRE RECUERDEN LOS BELLOS MOMENTOS CON SU ADORABLE HIJA Y HERMANA. ES MUY TRISTE Y NO HAY PALABRAS QUE PUEDEN COMFORTAR EL DOLOR DE PERSER UNA HIJA PERO TENGAN FE,QUE DIOS LOS BENDIGAN A TODOS

— fields and fernandez family
September 15, 2008 at 1:47 p.m.

Mr. Long was such an incredible man. He was our teacher throughout Junior High and High School. I will never forget our Sophmore year (in 96) when he was our Bible teacher. That was such a memorable time when he really taught us how to talk to God and what it meant to worship Him.
Shortly after graduating, I had been going through a really rough time and I saw Mr. Long at a football game. He made it a point to come up to me and reach out with compassion and forgiveness. What a true example of the heart of Jesus!
I will be praying for his family during this difficult time. I cannot begin to imagine the heartache.
Thankfully though, we are not like those who are without HOPE. We will see him very soon.

— Amy Moffatt (Leonard)
about Paul Long
September 15, 2008 at 1:46 p.m.

Mr. Grace,was my middle school counselor and later my co-worker. I am so shocked and heart broken to hear this news. My deepest and most sincere condolences to his family. He will be missed dearly. His wonderful personality will forever live on in our many memories. R.I.P Mr.Grace.

— Mary Rojas-Staropoli
September 15, 2008 at 1:46 p.m.

All my love and sympathy to Liz, Chris and Matt. Roger will always hold a special place in my heart. He will be deeply missed.

— Kristine Crouch
September 15, 2008 at 1:41 p.m.

Roger, Liz, Matt and Chris were family for many years. We met when he and my husband were both new to the U.S from England and worked together. We raised our children together, Roger is Godfather to one of our daughters, and have many happy memories of holidays and birthdays together. How could you not have anything but happy memories of Roger? In recent years we have only kept in touch with Christmas cards (theirs was always the one with the train and it was always the first one we got) and the rare phone call, but Roger, Liz and the boys have remained in my thoughts and in my heart. They are one of the warmest, nicest families I've known.
Roger was truly a special person, so caring and so happy. Even our relatives in England who only met him once or twice when they visited years ago, will often ask about him. Everyone loved Roger. I don't know if words can express the sorrow I feel. My thoughts, prayers and love are with Liz, Matt, Chris and the rest of their family.

— Sera Smith
September 15, 2008 at 1:39 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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