My family and I have been deeply touched by the love and support expressed by everyone at this most difficult time. With every comment we learned Ron was "bigger than life" in his quiet unassuming way. He made such a difference in so many lives, most importantly ours. Hopefully the goodness and passion he had for life will set an example to live life every day to the fullest, as Ron did! Please know that your loving thoughts and outpouring of good wishes is very much appreciated. We love you! Jan, Andrew and Brian Grace

— The Grace Family of Simi Valley
September 20, 2008 at 9:54 p.m.

We are thinking of you lot's. So very sorry for your loss.
You are in are prayers. We love you!

— Tracy and Megan Ordas
about Atul Vyas
September 20, 2008 at 9:51 p.m.

The hurt I endured with the passing of my uncle (ur grandfather), then ur dad (my cousin) and now you, has caused my sarrow to deepen. It really saddens me that we didn't take more time out to get to know each other better, but of course you don't think this way until a tragedy like this hits home. I know that the hurt will never go away, but I will always cherish the moments that we all have had together. My thougts and prayers are with you.... god bless you, and rest in peace Manuel. (From your family in Oakland,CA)

— Genevieve & Family
September 20, 2008 at 9:40 p.m.

I did not know Chris personally, but I know his lovely wife Sharon, who is a wonderful human being and loved Chris with all her soul.

In these most difficult of times, I would like to extend my deepest condolences to his wonderful wife Sharon, and Chris' entire family and friends.

I pray for strength, courage and love for everyone impacted by the passing of Chris.

Sharon, Katie, and Sammie -- I am so deeply, deeply sorry. This tragedy could not have happened to a nicer or kinder family. We don't know why these things happen; it's not fair at all. I hope you can find peace with your great friends, Lara and Ed, Monica, Pilar, George and all the others who love you so much.

Today's memorial service was a beautiful reminder to those who knew Chris (and those of who didn't), what a good-natured and loving man he was. What a optimistic view of life he had, and how he grew to be so happy in his last years. I am sorry that I did not know him.

God bless you all. We love you Sharon.

— Bibi Wardak
September 20, 2008 at 9:22 p.m.

Heyy Sherrie
so wat r u some kind of expert now cuz u sat next 2 my grandpa on the train or where ever doesn't mean u kno if he was or wasn't goin 2 hang out with Paul i happen to kno 4 a fact that Paul and my grandpa had a very good relationship they hung out on many occasions. y so u had some 5 second bond with my grandpa he had a more precious bond with him so SHUT UP!

— Alexis Halcomb
September 20, 2008 at 7:56 p.m.

To Maria's family,

Like many who wrote to offer their condolences, I saw Maria's mom on the news on the night of the tragic accident. I am very saddened to learn about your loss. May you and your family find comfort in the aftermath of this senseless tragedy. I live a mile from the crash site and, whenever I drive past, I can feel the immense loss of people I never knew. My thoughts and prayers will be with Maria and her family whenever I drive past.

— scott
September 20, 2008 at 7:50 p.m.

It still feels like this cant be real, I keep waiting for you to come in thru the doors at Delta , Put on a CD of your choice ,,and start going off on whatever the topic of that day may be.( But still I know it will not happen )..and that, makes us all sad.

Chuck.. you had VOICE man..And no one could stop or intemadate you. You cared for what was right and spoke your mind. And from you ,,we all learned how to better stand our ground for whatever it may be that we belive in .

None of us will ever understand why your life was cut so short ,, But no one can ever say you dint live life to the fullest.\
In this past year ,I saw a man who in this life had found true love (Andrea), Loved his family, Friends , Kids ,.. And most of all Had this new found HOPE. I have never seen you this happy Chuck. ( you again showed us all theres always HOPE.)
So This is not goodbye Chuck But more of a thank you ..... Just for being real. and giving us all HOPE
I miss ya man,
Len

— Len Tomei , Delta Airlines
September 20, 2008 at 7:12 p.m.

I worked with Greg for five years 2001-2006 in the Taxpayer Advocate office in Los Angeles. I remember some good time with him in the office and on work related trips we took together he was the one who sugguested going to comedy clubs. I remember talking about little leauge baseball with him something both are sons were plahing at the time. He will be greatly missed by all who worked with him. God bless his family during this hard time.

— Fred Crane
September 20, 2008 at 6:20 p.m.

Wow this all came to a shock. He was loved so much.
R.i.P Jacob

— Kimberly and Marisa
September 20, 2008 at 6:15 p.m.

To the Family of Beverly Mosely,

Be encouraged and hold on. I am too a commuter and work at Kaiser Permanente. We will deeply miss your mom and want you to know our prayer go out to you all in your hour of tragedy.

— Stacey
September 20, 2008 at 5:22 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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