TSA drops grandpa

**Cojiro** · 06-27-12, 08:40 AM

Indiana man says TSA agent spilled grandfather's ashes

"She didn't apologize," Gross tells RTV6. "She started laughing. I was on my hands and knees picking up bone fragments. I couldn't pick up all, everything that was lost. I mean, there was a long line behind me."

cant wait for my flight to quakecon

**Warprosper** · 06-28-12, 12:20 PM

I would also like to point out that it's against regulations for TSA to open containers holding human remains.

**SmokenScion** · 06-28-12, 12:23 PM

Originally Posted by Warprosper

I would also like to point out that it's against regulations for TSA to open containers holding human remains.

Was Grandpa a Veteran?

**Warprosper** · 06-28-12, 12:30 PM

Originally Posted by SmokenScion

Was Grandpa a Veteran?

What does that have to do with anything?

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TSA procedures, the TV station notes, call for using X-ray equipment in such cases and that under "no circumstances" are human remains to be opened"

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TSA: Transporting the Deceased

**SmokenScion** · 06-28-12, 02:37 PM

Originally Posted by Warprosper

What does that have to do with anything?

"

TSA procedures, the TV station notes, call for using X-ray equipment in such cases and that under "no circumstances" are human remains to be opened"

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TSA: Transporting the Deceased

Disrespecting the deceased is one thing, a deceased veteran is a whole nother ball park of shame.

**deathgodusmc** · 06-28-12, 02:51 PM

Originally Posted by SmokenScion

Disrespecting the deceased is one thing, a deceased veteran is a whole nother ball park of shame.

I didnt think about that when you said it but yeah your right it is.

**Warprosper** · 06-28-12, 03:16 PM

Originally Posted by SmokenScion

Disrespecting the deceased is one thing, a deceased veteran is a whole nother ball park of shame.

I read your statement as the regulation only came into play if it was a deceased veteran.

**AetheLove** · 06-28-12, 03:18 PM

Originally Posted by Warprosper

I would also like to point out that it's against regulations for TSA to open containers holding human remains.

How does that work?

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**Warprosper** · 06-28-12, 03:22 PM

Originally Posted by AetheLove

How does that work?

Æ

From TSA regulations

"Out of respect to the deceased and their family and friends, under no circumstances will an officer open the container even if the passenger requests this be done. Documentation from the funeral home is not sufficient to carry a crematory container through security and onto a plane without screening."

**AetheLove** · 06-28-12, 03:32 PM

Originally Posted by Warprosper

How does what work?

As a practical matter, this:

I would also like to point out that it's against regulations for TSA to open containers holding human remains.

... seems like a bit of a logic loop. A Catch-22.

In other words: are you saying that all I have to do to make sure that something I'm bringing on to the plane doesn't get opened and searched by the TSA is print up a sticker that says, "HUMAN REMAINS. DO NOT OPEN" and slap it onto whatever metal canister I have handy?

Cheers,

AetheLove