To the Hefter family and Stephanie
I knew Jacob, but not that well, and i wish i could have known him better. It broke my heart when I found out what happend because every time i was with him he made it really fun.
I am praying for you guys every day and i am sorry for your loss. All of you including Jacob will be in my heart forever.

Happy Birthday to you Donna!! Miss you girl! but i know you are up in heaven celebrating your 50th!! watch over your family and your METRO family as well.

To the Hefter & The Guitierez family & Stephaine
I knew Jacob and he was a good kid I am very sorry for your loss theres not a day gone by that I still think about jacob When I found out I was in such a shock it was like everything in my body just fell and stephaine I do not know you but I understand what your going through its hard to lose someone that you love so dearly just remember that he is always with you no matter what happens. I remember this one day when my mom and dad were doing something for baseball and we stayed over his house and it was me and my sister and my 2 brothers and we all played a baseball game and when it was jacobs turn he was so happy that when he was walking over to get the bat he triped and fell everyone was laughing so hard. We love you so much jacob rest in peace and my prayers are with you Love always shyshy

It has been 1 month since we lost Jacob. Have things gone back to normal yet?

WELL I DID NOT KNOW MR.GRACE CAUSE IT WAS MY FIRST YEAR THERE AT RMS BUT MY FRIENDS TOLD ME A LOT ABOUT HIM THEY TOLD ME HE FIRST STARTED WORKING AT RMS AS A P.E TEACHER BUT A FEW YEARS PAST AND HE TURNED INTO A COUNSELOR HE WAS A BE LOVING MAN HE HAD 2 CHILDREN AD HIS WIFE WELL THATS ALL I HAVE TO SAY ABOUT MR.GRACE.............

R.I.P,
MR.GRACE

Dearest Gabby,
I'm so grateful to have found this site where I can share a few thoughts with you. I, too, was watching your pleas of hope on television that fateful Friday afternoon. Being the mother of three grown daughters and three grandchildren, I was deeply moved by your love for your sister, Aida. I hoped against all hope that she would be found alive. You painted such a warm and loving picture of your sister and your family, it was all I could do to keep my tears from flowing. On Saturday, I continued to watch for news of your dear blessed sister and when I saw her name I was so deeply shocked and shared your loss. I pray now that you and your loving family are focusing on the love you all shared with dearest Aida. I was a professor of English at CSUN about 10 yrs. ago, and could just picture her attending the school. She had a bright and rosie future, but now, Gabby, you will carry on her wishes and dreams...I'm quite certain about that.
With deep sympathy and love for your family and the great loss you have suffered. I'll always keep you in my prayers.

I began teaching at Roosevelt Middle School last year, and I remember Ron being one of the first faces that I saw as I began each day; as his office was the first thing I saw as I entered the school each day. It is still unnerving to walk up the stairway where I always used to greet him and Mark Brown (our former assistant principal) as I left at the end of the day. As I stumbled around the campus last year with the naivete of a new employee, I remember Ron as one of the people whose demeanor always made me feel like I had nothing to worry about, and that everything would be OK because I was a Rough Rider now. The funny thing is that although I never actually expressed any of my concerns verbally to him, Ron just had this uncanny way of knowing what you were feeling and reassuring you with this smirk that let you know that you just needed to relax and let the cards fall as they may. He was the living representation of "actions speak louder than words." I wasn't fortunate enough to have as many years to absorb his expert tutilage as my fellow colleagues, but the brief time that I did have to observe and learn from him left an impact that will always remain with me. It is only fitting that he worked for so many years at Roosevelt, because he was the living embodiment of the old adage, "Speak softly and carry a big stick"; although his stick was usually a baseball bat or a football. May God provide the Grace family with strength and conviction as they bravely endure these difficult times. Ron was an icon that will always be held in the highest regard, and the Roosevelt family will always be at your side when you need us.

My earliest memory of Roger is a trip to the LA Zoo with Liz. I was about four years old. I also remember attending Liz & Roger's wedding with my parents, which was a very small event. Roger was the only soul brave enough to teach me how to drive in the blue station wagon when I was sixteen. I have lots of other fond memories since then too. Roger was just like an Uncle to me because I have known him forever it seems. I will miss you Roger

I will never forget your sense of humor, your laugh, your smile. You will always be be remembered as a fun loving,happy go lucky man.
I will never forget when you got a speeding ticket on the 170 freeway because you were in a zone listening to a train CD, while passing a California Highway Patrol Officer.
The laughs we had will last a lifetime, and so will the memories.

Thanks Roger,

ALL ABOARD, NEXT STOP HEAVEN.

Patrick Cheek

Although it has been a few years since I have seen Walt and his family, I was definitely blessed to have known him. One of the best times I remember was celebrating his and Annette's 50th birthday at the Ranch with a Square-dancing hoedown! I am still shocked that all this has happened but at the same time, I know that this family has a faith in God and a bond together that many families only wish they had. As I said before, it is a huge blessing to have known Walt and his family and they are an example of what I hope my family one day will become. To Jenny, Kelly & Ryan, Kristi, Casey, Larry & Ginny, Jerry & Annette, Mark & Vanessa, and Tom & Jacque...you have all been in my prayers and you will continue to be. Although its been awhile, I still love your family very much and pray God showers you with blessings through this tough time and comforts you as only He can.