to Mey Chao--
I don't know you, but I am so touched by the love you and your family have expressed for your Father. I know you are grieving mightily, as you must. I would like to share with you something that has helped me thru many difficult times...

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In a beautiful blue lagoon
on a clear day, a fine sailing-ship
spreads its brilliant white canvas in a fresh morning breeze
and sails out to the open sea. We watch her glide away magnificently
through the deep blue and gradually see her grow smaller and smaller
as she nears the horizon. Finally, where the sea and sky meet,
she slips silently from sight; and someone near me says,
"There, she is gone!" Gone where?
Gone from sight -- that is all.
She is still as large in mast and hull and sail,
still just as able to bear her load. And we can be sure that,
just as we say, "There, she is gone!" another says, "There, she comes!"
- unknown.
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Peace to you and your family.

Mrs. Lintner,
My deepest sympathy to you and your family. I was at the Chatsworth High School the night of the accident. Your love and devotion to your husband as you searched for his name on the list was made it heartbreaking when I saw the news of his death. My prayers are with you, it is clear he will be deeply missed.

To Mrs. Pompel and family,
My sympathy to you and your whole family. I was at the Chatsworth High School the night of the accident, and I met with you several times in your efforts to find Howards' name on the list of recovered. It was a very stressful situation, but you and your family were so gracious, and
your love for him so visible. I too followed the news all that weekend and was deeply saddened to hear of his death.

How easy it is to blame the dead. So sad. Another cover up. Just what this world needs. RIP Robert. We know it wasn't your fault.

To Marias Mother and Family,my Godaughter Stephanie lost her boyfriend Jacob on that metrolink train.As we all sat there at the High school waiting to hear word of all the crash victims that friday night I prayed that Maria would be ok. I knew she was a very special and beautiful young lady and loved so much.I remember seeing and hearing your pain,it broke my heart.I didn't see you on TV cause I was at the high school with my brother and his family waiting to hear something on Jacob.It was a horrible night.I just want to say how sorry I am to hear about your daughter. May God in time help you to heal your broken hearts.

Dear Gabby,
It was heartbreaking to watch the story of your sister unfold on the news. It was so sad to have it turn out the way it did. You affected a lot of people in profound ways when you shared your love of your sister. As you say, she will live in you heart forever and ever, and she will. To you and your family my sincere condolences.

To the Hefter & Guitierez family,
I didn't know Jacob personally, but I feel like I did know him from what my daughter & son in law (Lisa & Mitch) have told me about Jacob & Stephanie.
There are no words to express my deep sorrow for all of you. Jacob is in a good place with his maker now, it's all of you that my tears are for.
Please stay strong & know that you are all in my thoughts & in my prayers.
June, Lancaster, Pa.

Oh Rog! What will we do without you? Do you remember 30 years ago when I complained to you how hard it was to make friends in a new country and then realized you were my friend?
If it wasn't for you, I wouldn't be playing soccer today. Thank you.
Nobody else acknowledges that Zola is the ugliest man in the Premiership.
Who will we send to chat to people when we are too shy to make the approach?
You are irreplaceable. I can't write anymore.

Stephaine, The Gutirrez Family & The Hefter Family -

There is not a day that I do not think and pray for you guys....I wish there were words or something we could do to make this easier....Stehpaine, I know it must be so very hard for you...you two were best friends and in love.. I can only say take one day at a time and remember you have an angel watching over you ..
Mike, Katie & The Hefter Family - I am so very sorry for your loss and the pain you must be feeling ..you have so many people praying for you ... and I am one of them..we well always be here for you.....

Roger was the best soccer coach ever for a newly adopted little boy who spoke little English. We will always be grateful for Roger's kindness and the way he brought joy to our son/brother on the soccer field. Our thoughts are with you.