Karen and Devin,
I am so sorry for your lose. Paul was great man and mentor. He really cared about everyone. Paul really gave me the ability to be a true profession in teaching. I thank him for his support and friendship. You are in my thoughts.

Guillermo "Willie" Ruiz

Former Teacher PE Teacher at Grace HS

— Willie Ruiz
about Paul Long
September 15, 2008 at 9:51 a.m.

Gabby,
You just broke my heart, i felt your pain and your desperation to find your sister. I prayed and hoped that your sister was ok. I couldn't sleep because i wanted to know that your sister was ok. I too was glued to the t.v. waiting for information on Aida. You live for your sister........

You are in my thoughts and my prayers.

R.I.P. Aida

Love, Cecilia

— Cecilia Plasencia
September 15, 2008 at 9:45 a.m.

I was Mr. Grace's TA 2 years ago and his smile just brightens up everyone in the room. He was the best councelor in Roosevelt and a very understandable person. I will miss you Mr. Grace.. rest in peace

— Alexis Roan
September 15, 2008 at 9:44 a.m.

I grieve for all of the passengers who left life so violently but i grieve harder for the younger ones who were only at the doorstep of beginning their life and working to make their dreams come true, all my prayers and condolences go to the families and friends of all the victims.

— David Mansour
about Atul Vyas
September 15, 2008 at 9:44 a.m.

My sister and I grew up with the Arnold family through our church. He was such a wise gentle man with a wonderful adventurious spirit. His presence will be greatly missed. Our sincere sympathy and love go out to the whole Arnold family - God bless

— Debi and Lisa Labrum
September 15, 2008 at 9:43 a.m.

To the Villalobos family,
I am so sorry for the loss of Maria. My heart is truly saddened for your family and all the other families that lost a loved one. My daughter too, goes to FIDM and takes the Metro. I worry everytime my daughter boards the train, so this hits close to home. My family's thoughts and prayers are with you.. may you find peace in time.
May God Bless you!

— Linda, Lakewood, CA
September 15, 2008 at 9:43 a.m.

I JUST WANT TO SENT OUT MY PRAYES TO HIS FAMILY AND FRIENDS. GOD BLESS YOU ALL .

— ANA GARCIA
September 15, 2008 at 9:41 a.m.

To Maria's mother,
I too saw you on Tv Friday evening. It made me cry to hear you ask, please someone to tell me where my daughter's at. I could only pray that she would be found for you.
May her dreams stay strong and close to your heart, god bless you and your family.

— Anna
September 15, 2008 at 9:40 a.m.

Hello,

I am very sorry for your loss.

— ANGELICA MAGDALENO
September 15, 2008 at 9:39 a.m.

Up until a couple of months back i used to chat with roger in the mornings as we waited for the train, It was always nice to start the day with a chat with a fellow Brit.

A great loss, my deepest sympathy to his family.

— Neil
September 15, 2008 at 9:35 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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