Chuck was engaged to my aunt Andrea. They loved each other so much and were looking forward to being married, the first time for her, the second for him. He was scheduled to have an interview out here this weekend, so that he could move in with Andrea. Chuck fit in so well with our family, and he loved my aunt so much. They had a wonderful year together. Just last weekend they took my little brother out mini golfing. We love you Chuck, and we still haven't fully accepted that this happened.

— Natalie Katz
September 14, 2008 at 7:04 p.m.

Gabby and The entire Magdaleno family,

Our community was also affected by this tragedy. A Hart High School student, Kari Hseih, was only 17. She will be missed dearly along with Aida. They were both young and so full of life. So many similarities. To young to be taken from their family and friends.

Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family as well as to the many others we did not know who were involved in this awful tradgedy.

Life is so prescious and it can be taken at anytime.
God bless and you are in our thought always.

Shelly
Santa Clarita Valley
RIP KARI HSEIH

— Shelly Eagles-Clayton
September 14, 2008 at 7:02 p.m.

To the Remata family & her friends/coworkers who have lost her... I did not know Donna but feel like I've learned a little just from these lovely replies. She sounds like she was just a wonderful woman and my heart goes out to you all in this time of sadness.

God Bless...

— Lydia
September 14, 2008 at 7:01 p.m.

He will truly be missed by his little brother, sister-in-law and nieces & nephews. He will be missed but will be remembered.

— Don & Melinda Brower
September 14, 2008 at 7 p.m.

My thoughts and prayers go out to the entire Hefter family during this very tragic time.

— Anne
September 14, 2008 at 6:59 p.m.

I saw Maria's relatives on the news and my heart broke. I've never met this family, but the pain and desperation in her aunt's words really touched me. I specifically went on this list in hopes of not seeing her name.
My prayers go out to all who have lost someone in this tragedy, and especially to the Villalobos family who have lost such a young daughter. God bless all of you and may you find comfort in knowing we are all still praying for you.

— Martin Morales
September 14, 2008 at 6:52 p.m.

I worked at Burbank in the same department as Buck. Because of medical reasons, I had to "shift" my hours to allow me to work earlier. Buck gladly "shifted" with me because I could not work alone. I will always appreciate that. Hope they have crossword puzzles in Heaven.

— Glenn M.
September 14, 2008 at 6:49 p.m.

I remember Mike as being my oldest brother's best friend, but what I remember MOST about Mike was his kind demeanor. As a boy I had no regard for such things. Now, as a man, I know that that is a rare quality in others. I know that the Lord will have mercy on his soul.

— Doug Moore
September 14, 2008 at 6:48 p.m.

It breaks my heart to hear of this sad news, my love goes out to the entire family during this tough time. Roger was a wonderful man who made everyone around him laugh and have fun. I remember the train station in the garage and how much he loved trains. May he rest in peace...........

— Kristi K.
September 14, 2008 at 6:43 p.m.

Kari was a senior at hart high school, and a teammate of mine on the tennis team since my freshman year. She's been taken away too soon, and will always remain in our prayers. She was always so friendly and hardworking- words can't possibly describe her amazing spirit and how much she has touched our hearts. She is our fallen angel and will always be remembered.

— Stacy
September 14, 2008 at 6:43 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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