I didn't know Maria but I'm acquainted with her mother. I am deeply sorry for the family's loss! God grant you peace during this tragic time in your life. God Bless you all!

— Susie
September 14, 2008 at 9:25 p.m.

I started at Adelphia as a temp. One day they told me that Friday was my last day. That Friday with about an hour to go, Chris came up to me and said there was another position in his department open. The rest is history. He was an awesome supervisor. He also followed me alll the way to Ontario.He Always looked out for us, and like everyone has said, his sense of humor was one of a kind. When I found out that he had passed,as many I was deeply sadned. My condolences to his family.

— Jose
September 14, 2008 at 9:23 p.m.

Mr. Grace was at Roosevelt when I attended in the late 80's. He was my sister's P.E. teacher. He would tease my sister because her name was Grace and told her if she married his son her name would be Grace Grace. I had the pleasure to see him again when my daughter started middle school. I will miss Mr. Grace. He was a great man with a big heart.

— Nancy-Glendale, Ca
September 14, 2008 at 9:22 p.m.

well mr.grace was a great guy and was really nice. i was his assistant. i will never forget him and God bless him and his family. we wll all miss him.

— joy v.
September 14, 2008 at 9:19 p.m.

You were a great person that had a great future ahead of you. It's so unfortunate to lose someone as special as you were. My heart goes out to the whole Vyas family and I pray they can get through this difficult sitaution. GOD BLESS, you will be missed dearly Atul................

— Raymond Youash
about Atul Vyas
September 14, 2008 at 9:19 p.m.

Aida,
I've known you since we were very young. You were always the model of compassion and you and your family will be in my prayers.

— Ashlee
September 14, 2008 at 9:18 p.m.

Mr. Grace was at Roosevelt when I attended in the late 80's. He was my sister's history teacher. He would tease my sister because her name was Grace and told her if she married his son her name would be Grace Grace. I had the pleasure to see him again when my daughter started middle school. I will miss Mr. Grace. He was a great man with a big heart.

— Nancy-Glendale, Ca
September 14, 2008 at 9:17 p.m.

Please know that the WHOLE WORLD mourns for your daughter, she is in a great place smiling I am sure like before, remember the wonderful things, the things that made everyone laugh, let her spirit still live on, my thoughts and prayers go to the mother and family of this beautiful young woman, stay strong and remember her

— Someone
September 14, 2008 at 9:16 p.m.

Mr and Mrs Desha you raised a wonderful daughter full of life. I remember when I first meet Spree at North Hollywood, she would talk about her relationship with both of you, her family and friends. Spree, I will miss our many mentoring discussions. My deepest condolences and prayers for you and your family.

— Lt Elaine Morales, LAPD
September 14, 2008 at 9:14 p.m.

I knew You well Maria. The reason for your passing over is known only but to God.

— Fernando
September 14, 2008 at 9:14 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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