On behalf of all of the students and faculty at San Gabriel Academy, also a Christian high school, we send you our most sincere sympathy. What a loss you are living with! Although we didn't know Mr. Long, nor do we know his family, we are keeping you in our school and individual prayers. As a close school family, we want you to know how much we are grieving with you. We know that God is hurting with you and is holding you all in his strong and comforting arms.

— Bonnie Iversen
about Paul Long
September 15, 2008 at 8:47 a.m.

i had the great pleasure of working with Pete. i would give him chocolate chip cookies every now and then as he enjoyed them very much. he was always very kind and patient. Pete, you will sorely be missed.

— anonymous
September 15, 2008 at 8:46 a.m.

We heard from several students that they had heard about Mr. Grace's passing. In the next few days, they may post their thoughts, and send their sympathy to his family.

— Mr. Mellott's 2nd period class
September 15, 2008 at 8:46 a.m.

my heart and love goes to his family. I am so sorry for your loss.

— Erin Cariker
September 15, 2008 at 8:36 a.m.

I met Atul a few times in highschool. His mom, Ruby, works with my mom. He was truly an amazing human being with a huge heart and so many prospects. He was brilliant. I'm sure he still is :) His family is amazing and did not deserve to go through this. It is truly unfair. No one deserves to lose a loved one. My heart and my love goes out to his family. Atul will truly be missed.

— Erin Cariker
about Atul Vyas
September 15, 2008 at 8:32 a.m.

I was shocked to read in the paper that Paul, Karen and Devin had been on that train. My wife and I interviewed Paul and Karen before we hired them right out of college to come to California and teach at Thousand Oaks Baptist School. We thought they were top quality people and never changed our mind or regretted our decision.

We have exchanged letters at Christmas every year and enjoyed reading about events in their lives. We will continue with Karen and Devin, of course, but we shall miss Paul until we are caught up together at the Rapture of the Church.

May God bless and comfort you, Karen, in your hour of double loss. Coming back from a family funeral to face another is a hard test, but Christ has counted you worthy, knowing you would not be staggered even by such a test as this.

God bless

— Bob Fuller
about Paul Long
September 15, 2008 at 8:27 a.m.

I worked with Howard for over five years. He smiled everyday and always had a kind word. He called me "Kiddo". I'll miss him and remember him fondly.

— Michael Anderson
September 15, 2008 at 8:22 a.m.

I know that Buck loved his family very much and took care of them. My heart goes out the Buckley family. If there is anything I can do, please let me know.

— Tamara Adair
September 15, 2008 at 8:20 a.m.

I will remember Walt as the nice, quiet guy in 510 who always had a spare piece of chocolate candy to get us through, when 540 ran out. A man you can rely on! He was planning diligently for his retirement and I know that our other dear, departed 540 colleague Craig will be waiting there to welcome Walt into that most sacred airspace, well above Class B. I will pray for strength for the Fuller family.

— Jan Proper
September 15, 2008 at 8:18 a.m.

God Bless You Donna, My friend, My co-worker, Donna, over 20 years we have known each other. We were always there for each other, Thank You. To:Larry, Larry Jr. and Tiffany and the Remata Family, my deepest condolences.

Michael Hagan

— Michael Hagan
September 15, 2008 at 8:16 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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