Agent Mark Diaz (October 5, 1952 – December 25, 2011) was a United States Secret Service employee.
Biography
President Asher's detail
Tragic events
On December 25, 2011, at Camp David, Mike Banning, the head of the Presidential Detail, assigns Diaz to ride passenger on The Beast as a Christmas gift. While traveling in a limo, President Benjamin Asher asked Diaz a billionaire's Christmas party and he replied no. The president stated that they are overrated and he acknowledged that. Then Diaz, along with President Asher his wife, Margaret, were involved in a car accident. Though Asher attempted to save her, he was pulled from the car by Banning.
The car plummeted to the frozen river below, killing Margaret, Diaz and another agent on impact.
Behind the Scenes
Agent Mark Diaz was portrayed by Freddy Bosche in Olympus Has Fallen.
Appearances