To Atul's family,

Incredibly sorry for your loss. You had a bright young son who was taken too soon. He is looking down from heaven and smiling down at you all.

Again, so sorry for your loss.

— Anonymous
about Atul Vyas
September 14, 2008 at 9:56 p.m.

I remember him very well. He got me out of numerous problems back when I was in middle school. I can't believe he died. I will remember his always and will always thank God I have known him. He was a greate counselor and mentor. I just cant believe I never went back to thank him for helping me out during the years.
My brother and all my cousins knew him. He was our counselor for the years that we were in middle school. We will all remember him and thank him for the wonderful days.

— ANGELA
September 14, 2008 at 9:55 p.m.

I was a student at Roosevelt Middle School while Mr. Grace was the counselor there. He was a great man with the biggest heart in the world. Always giving his students smiles and encouragement. It is shocking how all of this happened. He will truly be missed.

— Paulina Castaneda
September 14, 2008 at 9:53 p.m.

Spree and I worked together on the same bicycle unit at Wilshire Division. She was a very hard working Officer but most of all she was a very special person. I can remember times when the unit would sit down to eat all together and her close partner, Wes, would often eat off her plate. I mean, it did not matter what Spree or Wes ordered they would both share. They received alot of humersous comments about that but that was the special kind of person she was, always sharing. Spree, I will miss you. God bless you and your service to this City and our great Country.

— Gordon Helper
September 14, 2008 at 9:52 p.m.

OMG!!! I CANT BELIEVE MR.GRACE DIED. I GO TO ROOSEVELT MIDDLE SCHOOL IN GLENDALE AND HE WAS THE BEST COUNSELOUR AT OUR SCHOOL. WE WILL MISS YOU..YOU WERE SO NICE TO ALL OF US..RIP MR.GRACE.. WE LOVE YOU

— Kristine Z.
September 14, 2008 at 9:48 p.m.

Dear Macias and Grisales family: My prayers are with you during this difficult time.

— Vivian in Santa Barbara
September 14, 2008 at 9:46 p.m.

My sincere sympathy to you and your family, I seen the love for your sister when I watch the news. We all hope for the best outcome. You will have your sister alive in your heart and will see her again when we all meet again in heaven. God's peace and love hold you close

— donna g
September 14, 2008 at 9:46 p.m.

Thank you my friend.

— Jerry
September 14, 2008 at 9:40 p.m.

I am a retired Water and Power employee. Howard helped me to rectify a problem with a deduction from my check. His daughter went to school with my daughter Kelly. My family and I will miss him. His family is in our prayers!
God Bless,
The Zorick's

— Mark Zorick
September 14, 2008 at 9:39 p.m.

Roger (Hey Rog!) was a kind and gentle man. Always a smile, always stayed on the cheerful side. A man who truly expressed love to all around him. He had a way of looking at you with a smile & making you feel liked and special. Even if nothing was said.

I miss him already. Walking into work tomorrow will seem strange without him there. Much emptier. Missing something tangible, a happy soul who brightened the space around him.

My prayers are with the Spaceys. May God fill your hearts with love and healing.

To all of us who were blessed to know him, may we celebrate & always appreciate our friend Roger!

— Rod Crosby
September 14, 2008 at 9:37 p.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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