In the beauty of the breeze upon your face,the beautiful song of the singing bird,the sunlight that gently get's you for today all of these, God gives to you and now he gives you one of his best"Aida"your angel....Magdaleno Family she is not gone she is everywhere...My prayer's are with you and to all the families to may have to endure this tragic moment in their lives...

— Arthur Gonzalez
September 15, 2008 at 9:14 a.m.

I grew up spending a lot of time my uncle Ron and many of my best childhood memories included him. He was an incredibly generous person. I remember him taking take me to several Aztec games when I was younger, I even got to see Az Hakim during his senior year at one Aztec practice - the day sticks out in my mind as I remember Brian, Ron's son, getting his SDSU hat autographed. I remember Ron and I laughing as we watched Brian, who was about 8 years old at the time, run up to the star SDSU player in the middle of a practice by himself. Ron was an incredible uncle, a great father, and a fantastic human being. I will miss him.

— Mike
September 15, 2008 at 9:10 a.m.

Ron will always be remembered with a smile on his face, and a kind heart. He will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Jan, Andrew and Bryan.

— April
September 15, 2008 at 9:08 a.m.

We were absolutely shocked to hear of Howard's untimely death. We knew Becky even before she met Howard, and when we met him for the first time we immediately saw the light he brought to her eyes.

We cherish that we still have him in our memories, our hearts and our prayers; his memory will be with us always.

Jeff and Trudi Lasman

— Jeff and Trudi Lasman
September 15, 2008 at 9:07 a.m.

Sincerest and most deeply heartfelt symphthy is extended to you and your family at this time of such overwhelming sorrow.

— Randi Nagy
September 15, 2008 at 9:04 a.m.

I've known Buck for over 34 years. I had the pleasure to work with him and had the pleasure of being his supervisor. He was an up and up guy, a very dependable person who would just crank out the work and never complain. Back in the early 70's he sponsored the race car I used to work on when he owned "Bucks Mobil" service station in Burbank. We both loved trains and enjoyed "talking trains". My heart goes out to his family and his co-workers. He will certainly be missed.

— Bill Kaufmann
September 15, 2008 at 8:59 a.m.

Pete was a wonderful friend, he could make you laugh and he was always positive. He was very proud of his family. I am thankful for the times we were together both at work and outside of work. My prayers are with his family.

— Scotland
September 15, 2008 at 8:59 a.m.

Ron Grace was a great father and husband who always did what was best for his family. He had an amazing relationship with his sons, especially with his youngest. I have never seen a bond so strong between two people. With all the time his family spent together, I know Ron felt truly appreciated and loved. He was a wonderful man that will always admire. Bless Ron, his family, and everyone else involved in this tragic event.

— Samantha Pinnock
September 15, 2008 at 8:55 a.m.

In all that is important, Doyle was a powerful man.

— Richard Fisher
September 15, 2008 at 8:53 a.m.

Pete was a loving, kind and compassionate person.

— C.H.
September 15, 2008 at 8:47 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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