I knew Paul Long as "Pastor Paul" through the 15 years I knew him. Pastor Paul was my high school youth pastor over 10 years ago during my tumultuous teen years. Few invest more of themselves than he did into the lives of those they serve on behalf of the Lord. I feel blessed to have known him and to have been indelibly affected for the better by him during a very impressionable time in my life. Though my contact with him since that time has been sparse, Pastor Paul never let me forget in our emails and cards over the years that he was continually praying for me and my family. It serves as a comfort to know that he is now a member of that "cloud of believers" that is rooting us on through our journey here on earth until we meet up with them in our turn.

To Devin and Karen, and the rest of the Long family, I pray for the blessing of comfort promised by Christ to those who mourn in his Sermon on the Mount. For as Pastor Paul's namesake said, 'To live is Christ, but to die is gain.' The gain of Pastor Paul and the gain of heaven for having him is made possible through our loss, bittersweet though it is.

For those who have the information, please post the service date, time and location as soon as it is available. It would be greatly appreciated.

IT'S SUCH A TRAGIC TO LOOSE SOMEONE LIKE Spree Desha, I DID NOT KNOW HER BUT SHE SOUNDS LIKE A GREAT PERSON. MY DEEPEST CONDOLENCES AND PRAYERS GO OUT TO HER FAMILY AND FRIENDS... GOD BLESS YOU ...

Dear Sharon, someone so special can never be forgotten. At a time like this, we are at a loss for words to express our condolence to someone who has lost a loved one. Thinking of You with Sympathy.

I had the priviledge of knowing Atul through the Instrumental Music Dept at Santa Susana High School. What an honor to have know such an exceptional young man. My thoughts and prayers are with the Vyas family.

I also saw Maria's sister on T.V. on Friday and my heart and prayers went out to her immediately. I have four sisters, one of which is eighteen years old and who will be using the Amtrak to commute to UCSB from Los Angeles on some weekends. My sister starts her Freshman year in one week. I can't begin to explain the impact Maria Elena's death made on me. I prayed that they would find her safe. I'm so sorry to hear that she didn't make it. I made a promise to God to remember Maria Elena and her sister and to pray for them every time my sister gets on that train...

When our son was diagnosed with Cancer, Paul used to see me on campus at school and he would say lets pray. We prayed a lot in those hallways and he was always uplifting to me in those early days of treatments. Just a hug sometimes let me know that Mark was on his mind and he was strong in prayer for our family. Paul was a decent human being and a kind man that our son got to know as a teacher and coach. Our love goes out to Karen and Devin. The Jacksons

My sincerest condolences go out to the Remata family. I first met Donna when she gave the M3 class and it was truly an honor to have met her back then. Of course we had talked on many occasions because I would call on her for supplies or help on the M3 sytem. What I remember most about Donna was how she loved job and how good she was at it. I will always remember Donna as funny, kind, patient, caring, and most of all what a wonderful woman and co-worker she was. I will miss her very much. My heart and prayers go out to her loved-ones.

My sincere condolences to the Vyas family. I never met Atul but I work with his father Vijay and he has always projected the most professional and sincere attitude indicative of a person who is truly driven and passionate about his work. I am sure the apple did not fall from the tree.

I GREW UP WITH MISSY IN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AND HIGH SCHOOL AND I REMEMBER CYNTHIA BRINGING MISSY TO CLASS EVERY MORNING AND HAVING LITTLE MANUEL WITH HER. HE LOOKS EXACTLY THE SAME NOW AS HE DID WHEN HE WAS JUST A LITTLE GUY. I REMEMBER THINKING HE LOOK'S JUST LIKE HIS MOM. I AM SO SADDENED THAT MISSY LOST HER ONLY BROTHER AND CYNTHIA HER ONLY SON. THIS IS A DIFFICULT TIME FOR THEM AND THEIR FAMILY AND I PRAY FOR THEM EVERYDAY. MAY GOD BLESS YOU ALL, YOU'RE IN MY HEART AND PRAYERS. WITH LOVE.

God bless you Buck. I'll miss seeing you every day at work. You are one of a kind. God bless your family.YOU WILL NOT BE FORGOTTEN!