Quotes from the article from the man's mother:
Marman's mother, Donna Doyle, said he was still in an emotionally raw state after attending Henderson's funeral Tuesday, where he spoke of his intention to honor his friend's memory by making it to the NFL.
She added that her son was targeted at the airport "because of the way he looks - young black man with dreads and baggy pants. But he's a good kid trying to make it, and he's going through a lot. And then this happens."
Try as I might, I fail to see how being distressed over a friend's death would cause a young man to wear his pants on his knees instead of his waist. My mom died suddenly and I kept my pants on. Same when my dad, my brother-in-law, my aunts, my uncles, and my beloved dog died. After my brother-in-law died, I was at the airport the very next morning on my way somewhere, but never did I think of disrobing.
I am disappointed that some people these days don't take personal responsibility for their actions. If I behaved like this, my mother would be turning in her urn. As my friend Busboy says in his signature line: It's all about me! Well, it's not all about you; this world is more than just you and your problems. What you do reflects upon you and your family. I hope you are brought up a little better, but sounds like Donna needs some parenting help herself. And if/when you make it to the NFL, pull your pants up, for God's sake.