Train Trauma at LAC-USC

Today was a bad day for commuters in Los Angeles especially for those that took the early morning trains through Glendale and Burbank. The tragedy, loss of life and chaos that happened today will be remembered for a long time.

Three trains were involved in a crash and derailment due to an alleged car stopped on the tracks near the Amtrak station in Glendale this morning. All the papers are filled with the story. I don’t know about any of the sad details of what went on at the scene but what I do know first hand is the trauma that came to LAC-USC and the operating rooms here at the County Medical Center. When this kind of terrible thing happens every one rallies to do the best that can be done to help these poor victims. Going to work is never supposed to be tragic. Unfortunately for so many people this morning, this is exactly what happened.

We can read about tragedy, tsunami and earth quake in other parts of the world. These things happen, lives are lost and we are left wondering why and to deal with the aftermath of these events. Each day we need to remember that life is precious and to rejoice in sun while it is shinning.