Chris will be missed dearly. He was a great friend to us. He always made sure everyone was taken care of. He was our rock. We will miss everything about him, his wit, his smile, his love of barbecuing, his love of nature, and many more things, too many to list. Our world will not be the same without him.

— Katharine and Michael Graczyk
September 14, 2008 at 10:18 a.m.

I met Donna in June of 2002. I transfered to her storeroom at Division 7 for training. Donna instantly made me feel at home. She told me to make my job fun and everyday will be marvelous. Since then, everytime I asked her, "how are you doing" she answered, "MAVRELOUS". My deepest sympathy to the Remata family ,take joy in knowing that we her co-workers loved and will miss a MAVERLOUS person.

— Freddie Flores
September 14, 2008 at 10:16 a.m.

I am a Metrolink commuter from the San Bernadino line. I consider everyone who commutes as a big family. My heart sank when I found out about Maria. I understand it is hard to understand but one day you will be reunited with your daughter in God's glory. I will be praying every night for your family for strength.

— Eduardo
September 14, 2008 at 10:12 a.m.

We knew of Atul through his aunt. Wish we had a chance to meet this brilliant and funny kid. Our hearts go out to the entire family: You are in our thoughts and our prayers. Only God can give you the strength to go through this

— Dolly and Mukund Phadke
about Atul Vyas
September 14, 2008 at 10:07 a.m.

My heart and prayers go out to the Vyas family. Atul was a incredible young man with a brilliant mind, wicked sense of humor, and a kind heart. Ms. Denihan will miss you!

— Heather Denihan
about Atul Vyas
September 14, 2008 at 10:07 a.m.

I didn't know Aida. But I watched the television, with so many others, and was so saddened when I saw Gabby interviewed. My heart was heavy when I saw her pain and fear and confusion. I waited, too, for word about her sister Aida. My heart sank when I heard on the news that Aida was among those who did not survive this terrible accident. I just happened to read the comment from Gabby, and felt compelled to write this message to her.
I want to encourage you, Gabby, to follow your dreams and goals. You will make a wonderful school counselor. And you will touch lives in that role, as you have already touched so many of us through this ordeal. I hope that you're able to realize this goal. Your tender heart is so obvious to me and, although it feels broken right now, it will later serve you well when you step into a role of helping others who are also in pain, or are confused or lost, or just need some reassurance and maybe a hug.
I send everyone in Aida's family my sincerest condolences for this tragic loss.
Sincere sympathy...

— Wendy
September 14, 2008 at 9:59 a.m.

Betel nuts, camphor and fragrant sandalwood oil - in the end, they too shall die,I have searched all the Vedas, Puraanas and Simritees, but none of these can save anyone-
Kabir

— R S Devgan
about Atul Vyas
September 14, 2008 at 9:57 a.m.

I am so sorry. God rest your soul, Maria. To her family, I offer my sincere condolences for your profound loss. I hope your hearts can get to a place where you find peace with this tragedy.

— Maggie M.
September 14, 2008 at 9:44 a.m.

From our days in Stark to goading me into partying up in North Quad, I will always remember Atul as one of the smartest most hilarious people I have ever met. We had the strangest of customs where he would teach me about rap music and ebonics and I taught him Yiddish. He always kicked my butt to work out at the gym with him more. When I did go to the gym we would come back and he would school me in supersmash brothers.

As he said to me many times: "You my Mensch Dawg."

— Nick Warshaw
about Atul Vyas
September 14, 2008 at 9:38 a.m.

I did not personally know her....but I knew someone close to her. She was always looking out to help people & touching peoples lifes. Through difficult times, may your family find peace.....my heart goes out to you Spree & your loved ones.

— Unknown
September 14, 2008 at 9:36 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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