I remember standing outside of the sight-reading room at an SCSBOA festival in jr high with Atul. we were all talking about what we wanted to be when we grew up, and when Atul said he wanted to be a doctor, none of us doubted he would make it. He was this short little dude, a year younger than all of us, but so smart that he was a grade ahead of his peers. i was sad to have to leave him and our friends behind to go to a different high school, but we kept in touch when we saw each other at performances. he was an amazing young man, and my heart goes out to his family. you have my prayers, and i am praying that you will find comfort and joy and peace through your grief.

— Melina Hunt
about Atul Vyas
September 15, 2008 at 12:05 p.m.

MY GOD BLESS HIS FAMILY AND FRIEND IN THIS PAINFUL TIME. MY PRAYERS ARE WITH ALL OF HIS FAMILY AND FRIENDS...

— ANA GARCIA
September 15, 2008 at 12:03 p.m.

I know Koga. I never met Donna, but I'm sure she was a wonderful woman considering how great Koga is, and how she always spoke highly of her mother.

I can't imagine your loss. I'm so sorry. This is a terrible thing.

— a friend
September 15, 2008 at 12:02 p.m.

Jacob you and your family touched my life and my familys life tremendously. I will keep all of you in my prayers and I promise you I will keep a close eye on your parents and brothers. This isnt right you had so much more to share in life Chad hurts so much right now missing you! We will Forever Love & Miss You!Watch Over Us All!

— Stacey Horwood
September 15, 2008 at 12:01 p.m.

Gabby you do it for your sister
one day you will be the kick ass sisters again
god bless aida
and train 111

— Jason
September 15, 2008 at 11:54 a.m.

To Maria's family. I too was glued to the TV afer seeing maria's sister. I hoped and I prayed that she would be found. I cried so hard when I saw this list and still continue to cry. No words can pssibly discribe what you are all going though. My deepest love for the family.

— Isabel
September 15, 2008 at 11:52 a.m.

Dear Brother and all Family members my prayers go out to all of you. May the Lord give strenght to ease the pain.
love you.

— lucy magdaleno
September 15, 2008 at 11:51 a.m.

god bless maria
god bless train 111
i will always remember sept 11th
but now ill always remember sept 12th as well

— Jason
September 15, 2008 at 11:48 a.m.

My loss of a colleague, mentor, and most of all - friend, however large it may be, pales in comparison to the loss felt by Doyle's wonderful family. My thoughts and prayers are with them.
If the measure of a man is the positive impact he had on others, Doyle was a man for the ages. He has left a tremendous footprint on our world, and I'll miss him.

— Brian Corralejo
September 15, 2008 at 11:46 a.m.

I knew Roger and family when my daughter was dating their son. What a wonderful and special family. I was grieved to hear of your great loss. The world has lost someone very special. My deepest sympathy.

— Linda Crouch Rice
September 15, 2008 at 11:44 a.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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