DSE 3 #1 December 8, 2012 I'm a little puzzled; a TSA screener was wearing a black band on his badge. I asked him "Why the black band?" The answer; "Ugh, I'm not sure, but I think that one of our TSA people died of old age or something." A-Are TSA now LEO? B-Isn't the black mourning band symbolic of "fallen in the line of duty?" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
matthewcline 0 #2 December 8, 2012 I think they wore them for the wrong reason, maybe some one had "good intentions", but missed the boat. MattAn Instructors first concern is student safety. So, start being safe, first!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ryoder 1,538 #3 December 8, 2012 http://www.odmp.org/info/mourning-band-protocol Well, if one of them was killed by an irate passenger he groped, then I suppose it might be appropriate."There are only three things of value: younger women, faster airplanes, and bigger crocodiles" - Arthur Jones. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #4 December 8, 2012 QuoteA-Are TSA now LEO? Only in their own minds! The real cops think they're bullshit. Quote B-Isn't the black mourning band symbolic of "fallen in the line of duty?" Yup, but they're not cops anyways, so who knows what they think.--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zenister 0 #5 December 8, 2012 QuoteQuoteA-Are TSA now LEO? Only in their own minds! The real cops Everyone think(s) they're bullshit. Quote FIFY____________________________________ Those who fail to learn from the past are simply Doomed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Skyrad 0 #6 December 8, 2012 Quote Isn't the black mourning band symbolic of "fallen in the line of duty?" In a word, no. A mouning band can be worn by anyone in mourning for anyone. Its a sign to others that the person is in a period of official mourning. A years ago everyone in mourning wore them. Today you will often see football players wear them for teamates and former club players who have died. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Sj3_0cmfT4 Quote A-Are TSA now LEO? What makes you ask?When an author is too meticulous about his style, you may presume that his mind is frivolous and his content flimsy. Lucius Annaeus Seneca Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites winsor 220 #7 December 8, 2012 QuoteQuote Isn't the black mourning band symbolic of "fallen in the line of duty?" In a word, no. A mouning band can be worn by anyone in mourning for anyone. Its a sign to others that the person is in a period of official mourning. A years ago everyone in mourning wore them. Today you will often see football players wear them for teamates and former club players who have died. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Sj3_0cmfT4 Quote A-Are TSA now LEO? What makes you ask? Those precious badges they all wear. They are just too cute for words. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites AggieDave 6 #8 December 8, 2012 QuoteQuote Isn't the black mourning band symbolic of "fallen in the line of duty?" In a word, no. A mouning band can be worn by anyone in mourning for anyone. Its a sign to others that the person is in a period of official mourning. A years ago everyone in mourning wore them. Today you will often see football players wear them for teamates and former club players who have died. You're thinking about something slightly different. In this case the mourning band is worn around a police officer's badge. Example: http://gallery.f8industries.net/albums/userpics/10001/normal_F8Industries-funeral-0003.jpg--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Skyrad 0 #9 December 8, 2012 I see, I haven't seen that before I suspect its a US custom the OP makes sense now, thanks.When an author is too meticulous about his style, you may presume that his mind is frivolous and his content flimsy. Lucius Annaeus Seneca Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Kennedy 0 #10 December 9, 2012 I've seen RMCP wearing similar ribbons, and others. It's not just a US thing, but I think it started there and it's most followed there. And for the black band worn around a badge, it's meant for LEOs fallen inthe line of duty. Not everyone limits it to that, but what custom is followed 100% properly anywhere?witty subliminal message Guard your honor, let your reputation fall where it will, and outlast the bastards. 1* Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites DSE 3 #11 December 9, 2012 QuoteI've seen RMCP wearing similar ribbons, and others. It's not just a US thing, but I think it started there and it's most followed there. And for the black band worn around a badge, it's meant for LEOs fallen inthe line of duty. Not everyone limits it to that, but what custom is followed 100% properly anywhere? I agree; customs sometimes stray. However. TSA does wear a badge, even tho they're not sworn, certified law enforcement. For them to wear a black mourning band on their badges is little different than some guy dressing up in military dress and pretending to be a veteran. It's about respect, I suppose. 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Skyrad 0 #6 December 8, 2012 Quote Isn't the black mourning band symbolic of "fallen in the line of duty?" In a word, no. A mouning band can be worn by anyone in mourning for anyone. Its a sign to others that the person is in a period of official mourning. A years ago everyone in mourning wore them. Today you will often see football players wear them for teamates and former club players who have died. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Sj3_0cmfT4 Quote A-Are TSA now LEO? What makes you ask?When an author is too meticulous about his style, you may presume that his mind is frivolous and his content flimsy. Lucius Annaeus Seneca Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
winsor 220 #7 December 8, 2012 QuoteQuote Isn't the black mourning band symbolic of "fallen in the line of duty?" In a word, no. A mouning band can be worn by anyone in mourning for anyone. Its a sign to others that the person is in a period of official mourning. A years ago everyone in mourning wore them. Today you will often see football players wear them for teamates and former club players who have died. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Sj3_0cmfT4 Quote A-Are TSA now LEO? What makes you ask? Those precious badges they all wear. They are just too cute for words. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #8 December 8, 2012 QuoteQuote Isn't the black mourning band symbolic of "fallen in the line of duty?" In a word, no. A mouning band can be worn by anyone in mourning for anyone. Its a sign to others that the person is in a period of official mourning. A years ago everyone in mourning wore them. Today you will often see football players wear them for teamates and former club players who have died. You're thinking about something slightly different. In this case the mourning band is worn around a police officer's badge. Example: http://gallery.f8industries.net/albums/userpics/10001/normal_F8Industries-funeral-0003.jpg--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skyrad 0 #9 December 8, 2012 I see, I haven't seen that before I suspect its a US custom the OP makes sense now, thanks.When an author is too meticulous about his style, you may presume that his mind is frivolous and his content flimsy. Lucius Annaeus Seneca Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kennedy 0 #10 December 9, 2012 I've seen RMCP wearing similar ribbons, and others. It's not just a US thing, but I think it started there and it's most followed there. And for the black band worn around a badge, it's meant for LEOs fallen inthe line of duty. Not everyone limits it to that, but what custom is followed 100% properly anywhere?witty subliminal message Guard your honor, let your reputation fall where it will, and outlast the bastards. 1* Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DSE 3 #11 December 9, 2012 QuoteI've seen RMCP wearing similar ribbons, and others. It's not just a US thing, but I think it started there and it's most followed there. And for the black band worn around a badge, it's meant for LEOs fallen inthe line of duty. Not everyone limits it to that, but what custom is followed 100% properly anywhere? I agree; customs sometimes stray. However. TSA does wear a badge, even tho they're not sworn, certified law enforcement. For them to wear a black mourning band on their badges is little different than some guy dressing up in military dress and pretending to be a veteran. It's about respect, I suppose. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 7 #12 December 9, 2012 "You can trust your car to the man who wears the star." ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
piisfish 136 #13 December 11, 2012 Quote "Ugh, I'm not sure, but I think that one of our TSA people died of old age or something." mourning is one thing. wearing a mournining symbol for some reason/person you don't know/don't care about scissors beat paper, paper beat rock, rock beat wingsuit - KarlM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites