We are so very sorry to hear of your loss. We did not know Jacob, but our son Christopher may have, as he rode the train and was also killed that day. Our hearts and prayers go out to your family as you deal with this tragedy. May all those wonderful memories of such a great young man sustain you through this most difficult time.

— Donna & Roy Aiken
October 4, 2008 at 1:52 p.m.

We are so sorry for your loss. We lost our son Christopher also in that accident. May the wonderful memories you have help you through this most difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

— Roy & Donna Aiken
October 4, 2008 at 1:48 p.m.

Our hearts go out to your family in this tragic loss. We lost our son Christopher also so know how you are feeling. Ronald sounded like a wonderful person. I am sure he will be missed by so many. May the wonderful memories of him sustain you through this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

— Donna & Roy Aiken
October 4, 2008 at 1:46 p.m.

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family as you deal with the tragic loss of Walter. We also lost our son Christopher in the accident and know how difficult each day can be. May those wonderful memories sustain you through this difficult time.

— Donna & Roy Aiken
October 4, 2008 at 1:44 p.m.

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family as you deal with the sorrow of this tragic event. We also lost our son Christopher and every day brings new challenges in emotions. May your memories of her sustain you through this most difficult time.

— Donna & Roy Aiken
October 4, 2008 at 1:41 p.m.

We share the sorrow you and your family are experiencing in this most tragic accident. It has effected so many lives and it will be a hard thing to recover from. We also lost our son Christopher in this accident and are trying to deal with it the best we can. If not for the wonderful words of strangers, friends and family alike, it would be unbearable. Every prayer,every kind thought helps in such a big way. May those wonderful memories you have of him sustain you through this most difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you donnaaiken@rochester.rr.com

— Donna & Roy Aiken
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October 4, 2008 at 1:38 p.m.

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family as you mourn the loss of Alan. We also lost our son Christopher in the train crash and know how you are feeling. May your wonderful memories of him sustain you through this most difficult time. Donna and Roy Aiken donnaaiken@rochester.rr.com

— Donna & Roy Aiken
October 4, 2008 at 1:33 p.m.

We are so sorry for your loss. We did not know Dean but know the heartache and sorrow you must be feeling as we lost our son Christopher in the accident. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family at this time. May the memories you have sustain you through this most difficult time. Donna and Roy Aiken

— Donna & Roy Aiken
October 4, 2008 at 1:30 p.m.

We did not know Dennis but our thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time. We also lost our son, Christopher on the train and know the heartache and sorrow you are feeling. May all your wonderful memories of him sustain you and help you to get through this most difficult time. Donna & Roy Aiken donnaaiken@rochester.rr.com

— Donna & Roy Aiken
October 4, 2008 at 1:27 p.m.

It's so unfortunate how another amazing person got taken away...

I think you were an amazing, courageous person, that had a great future to look ahead of. Everyone will never forget you.

Rest in peace.

— Justin
October 4, 2008 at 1:05 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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135 injured

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