how does this keep happening in cali
it seems like every year theres a train crash in cali
god bless you jake
iam sorry
how can you be in college take the train home from school and all of a sudden your not here anymore
i dont get this world anymore

— jason
September 15, 2008 at 11:37 a.m.

Maria was such an amazing girl. i will never ever forget her beautiful face. she always made me laugh and i never saw her in a bad mood, i love heer so much. she will always be remembered. and forever in our hearts. shes in a better place now. may she rest in peace. and i hope to see her soon.!!!!

— Bryttney Christmann
September 15, 2008 at 11:35 a.m.

My Love and Prayers go out to all of cousin Walts family!
To his wife, Jenny,and their children, I wish you strength and peace! Uncle Larry, Aunt Ginny, cousins, Annette, Vanessa, Tommy and all their children take care of one another. Love you all, cousin, Kathy(Mark), Franny, Erin Sue and(Nick), in Santa Barbara!

— Cousin, Kathy Fuller-Lammer
September 15, 2008 at 11:34 a.m.

Dear Maria's Mother,

I too was touched by your interview on the news Friday night. You were so brave in your search for Maria and the way you portrayed your "beautiful, tall" daughter - the connention you shared with her was so very clear. She was extremely fortunate to have been loved and cared for by you. May you know in the months and years ahead how blessed you were to have had this special, talented soul as your daughter for 18 years. And may you continue to focus on that part of her life, not the tragic way in which she departed. Many blessings to you and your family at this difficult time.

— Kim (a former FIDM advisor)
September 15, 2008 at 11:31 a.m.

We did not see each other often, but for some reason it fell right to know that you were around, since there was always a chance that we would run into each other and catch-up. Now, it breaks my heart and brings tears to my eyes to realize that we will never see each other again, especially since I never had a chance to tell you that you were one of the people who helped me get where I am now, with your support and understanding while working at Adelphia. Where ever you are, thank you and our universe will no longer be the same without you.

— Alberto Vazquez-Dzul
September 15, 2008 at 11:27 a.m.

Melissa and family,

I am deeply saddened for you and your family. You have my thoughts and prayers. Heaven has a new angel that will always be watching over you. God Bless.

— M. Boccali
September 15, 2008 at 11:27 a.m.

I had the honor to work with Buck for the last three years. He never hesitated to stop what he was doing and help me out in fixing whatever was wrong with my truck. Even if it was just a broken light bulb Buck would be on top of it. Buck i will miss seeing you every morning as i walk into work. My love and prayers go out to Bucks family. He will be deeply miss.

— Daniel Zacariaz (Street Dept.)
September 15, 2008 at 11:20 a.m.

I did not know Roger, nor do I barely know his wife Liz, but this morning thinking I am goin to just a regular physical theraphy appointment whis is at the same office where Liz his wife just so happens to work , I cam in to sobbing women not know that their co-worker was one of the 25 families to have lost someone that tragic Friday evening. My heart goes out to Liz and her family, and may her husband rest in peace. I am so sorry for your families lost. You and so many other are in my prayers. God Bless

— Jessica M
September 15, 2008 at 11:19 a.m.

I don't really remember seeing you at all, but I do remember going to your house with your big swimming pool!
I'm always reminded of the story of when I asked why you only had hair at the side of your head! :)
I also remember when you wrote us a letter and you made me laugh 'cos' you joked about how you repeated yourself!
I was rea;;y looking foward to seeing you in November after my birthday and asking you how the We Will Rock You concert was when you went with Nanny and Gunga :)
Will miss you...
Love
Alice xxxxxxx

— Alice Mageean Great Niece England
September 15, 2008 at 11:18 a.m.

Chris was such a cheerful and patient man. I remember all those days he would come in to pick up Katie and Sammie at the BGC, he was always so patient waiting for them to say their good-byes to everyone. It was always a delight to see him at the BGC, always so gracious and talkative. His smile was contagious and he made his girls so happy, all of them! It's SO hard to believe that he is really gone--my thoughts and prayers go to his family...his girls...his everything!

— Becky Danahy, BGC
September 15, 2008 at 11:16 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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