I am very devistated. It was very hard for me; a stranger to hear of Manuel's death. I'm am very sorry!

— Crystal
September 13, 2008 at 8:39 p.m.

I am truely heartbroken......I can't even write!!!!!!

— Crystal
September 13, 2008 at 8:37 p.m.

Yesterday I was unable to sleep thinking of the tragedy and specially of the young woman who was desperately searching for her sister, a fashion student. I am very sad to find out that that sister was Maria Elena Villalobos. I seldom pray, but I did pray yesterday for your sister and all those who went through this tragedy. I'm very sorry.

— Alejandra
September 13, 2008 at 8:28 p.m.

I worked with Walt on and off for 21 years. He was a very professional air traffic controller and manager, and a great person. He will be sorely missed by all. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.

— Kevin Karpe, Colleague
September 13, 2008 at 7:38 p.m.

I saw Buck almost every day on the train. He was gruff on the outside and a marshmellow on the inside. He sure knew everything there was to know about trains. THe commute won't be the same without Buck.

— Robin
September 13, 2008 at 7:37 p.m.

Buck and I went to John Muir Jr. High School and Burbank High School together. Later in life, in our 30s/40s, we played on a Burbank co-ed softball team. He was always a kick. It was quite a shock to learn of his tragic death from the television news. I'll miss Buck and all the good times we had so many years ago. My heart goes out to Trish and his family.

— Ron Coen
September 13, 2008 at 7:12 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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