An American Secret Service agent who tragically died whilst on duty in Scotland has been remembered on the second anniversary of his death.
Special Agent Nole Edward Remagen suffered a fatal stroke on July 15, 2018, while on protection detail for President Donald Trump’s visit to Ayrshire's Turnberry golf resort.
The 42-year-old army veteran was rushed to hospital but passed away two days later with his family by his side.
Ayrshire's Chief Superintendent, Faroque Hussain, said:"Our thoughts remain with Secret Service Special Agent Remagen’s family, friends and colleagues.
"Nole tragically died on duty whilst on protection detail during President Trump’s visit to Trump Turnberry resort in Ayrshire. Police family crosses international boundaries."
Last year, a memorial plaque was also unveiled in the entrance to the hotel and several floral wreaths were laid at the fountain outside during a service organised by the Police Roll of Honour Trust.
Our thoughts remain with @SecretService special agent Remagen’s family, friends & colleagues.
— CS Faroque Hussain (@ChSupt_Ayrshire) July 17, 2020
Nole tragically died on duty whilst on protection detail during President Trump’s @POTUS visit to @TrumpTurnberry resort in #Ayrshire
Police family crosses international boundaries 💙 https://t.co/L0x1uGLJkW pic.twitter.com/Y5Y373vpnR
At the memorial event, Special Agent Tony Omato of the US Secret Service Presidential Protective Division, speaking on behalf of Mr Remagen’s family, said: “Last July here in Turnberry, Nole was working the midnight protective shift, when he succumbed to a cerebral edema.
“The support and expedient response provided to Nole by Police Scotland cannot be understated.
“The reverence and respect that was bestowed upon Nole and his family by Police Scotland and Trump Turnberry personnel during these trying moments was truly remarkable and did not go unnoticed by anyone who bore witness to this tragic event.
“Nole truly died as he lived – surrounded by friends and in the service of the country that he loved.
“Nole left behind his loving wife Tara, his son Evan and daughter Kate. Nole’s love for his family was endless and always something that he had cherished."
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