I too think about my sister every single day, sometimes too much. It never gets any easier, but somehow time seems to go by, but never a second without you in my heart.The last 14 months have been entirely too empty without you around. I miss you & I love you Dee! xxoo your lil sis

— DEBBIE NIEVES
November 19, 2009 at 6:08 p.m.

I went to Roosevelt Jr. High from 1989-1992 and Mr. Grace was my counselor and a good mentor. He helped me get through school and I only have good and fond memories of him. I can't believe he's gone, I will never forget him. May God Bless his family . I will miss him!!

— Elizabeth Diaz
October 13, 2009 at 3:15 p.m.

Happy Birthday Ma'Donna! Missing you always and never forgotten.

— Liz
October 13, 2009 at 10:55 a.m.

Hey Kari.
It's been a year.
A lot has changed.

I just want to thank you for everything.

Thanks for being my friend.
For befriending such a loner like me.

But now, you're in a better place.
Even though I'm not religious, I know that you're there, in heaven, happy.

— Hyejeong
September 29, 2009 at 10:27 p.m.

rob, thursday Sept 24 I met your trainer for the Ventura County line only briefly. It could have been you sitting up there. I hope he can help. Chris told me you went to see bob on the platform at CWT on your vacation. that was nice of you. We miss you. Your plaque is here waiting smiling at me. RIP. Shelley

— Shelley Alongi
September 27, 2009 at 9:16 p.m.

It's been one year since we lost you, and there hasn't been a day that I haven't glanced over to see my picture of you or have you pop-up on my screensaver to remind me what a beautiful and marvelous woman you were. It's been difficult not having you here with me, I miss you my friend.
You said you would never leave me and you were right, you're always in my heart and in my thoughts... But it's still so lonely without you.

— Liz
September 17, 2009 at 4:53 p.m.

I never really knew Pete. It's really kinda sad to hear someone i've never met died. But he sounds like an awesome guy, and I really miss him even though I've never met him. Rest in peace.

— Henry K
September 13, 2009 at 8:19 p.m.

Rob, yesterday September 11 I was at CWT; I laid flowers for you. Today, Sept 12 I was on an Amtrak train passing through CWT and the place where you hit the Leesdale local one year ago today. In the fun of today's trip I thought of you. I've learned so much about your beloved trains since that day. I'm so sorry. My heart goes out to all those who lost that day and to you, too. Your friends miss you.

— Shelley
September 12, 2009 at 10:45 p.m.

Its been one year today that you left......you're not forgotten bro!!

— Candelario
September 12, 2009 at 7:15 p.m.

Im a rosevelt middle school kid but even though i never new mr.grace he sounded like a great man im 6th grader.But mr. grace you will never be forgotton we all love you very much .

— oscar castaneda
September 12, 2009 at 4:59 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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