A generous individual has funded a private flight for returning Alex Salmond's remains from North Macedonia after the Foreign Office declined requests for an RAF transport.
Salmond, once Scotland’s premier minister, succumbed to cardiac arrest during lunch at a lakeside resort in Ohrid on Saturday and was declared deceased instantly upon arrival. Some of his backers, including Conservative MP David Davis among others, had advocated for the RAF or Scottish government-funded charter flights which could have cost up to £600,000 as reported by The Times.
It's anticipated that Salmond’s relatives will orchestrate a private ceremony, with an official remembrance service scheduled later on. John Swinney, the incumbent first minister at present times, placed a condolence book within public reception for Scottish parliament yesterday.
Discussions about bringing back his body involved figures like Scotland’s deputy chief executive and Ian Murray from UK's secretaryship portfolio. The understanding is that even though Salmond's family sought assistance of the government bodies, they independently made their own arrangements with some help, possibly financial or organizational support which came directly without paying for it themselves - as confirmed by a Scottish government representative who reiterated commitment to facilitate swift and dignified repatriation.
“The loss of someone close is invariably challenging,” the official stated “When this tragedy unfolds internationally, additional complexities are added.” The statement further elaborates on continued cooperation with Salmond’s family for their desired course – his prompt return to Scotland at a private level.
Kenny MacAskill expressed gratitude towards the anonymous donor who arranged this flight and acknowledged Moira (Salmond's widow) along other kin, assuring them that they should have little trouble in returning home soon with their loved one’s remains close by. “The family wishes to keep things private at present,” he said adding about future arrangements for final ceremonies honoring Alex Salmond would be disclosed later on an agreed schedule
Mark Donfried, head of the Academy responsible for organizing where this incident occurred – a discussion around Scotland’s European positioning took place. He mentioned that after unexpected cardiac arrest during his and another colleague Tasmina Ahmed-Sheikh's ketchup opening activity with no prior indicators at all—the Alba leader fell back in chair, leaving everyone shocked including him who was previously full of vitality
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