Deputy Jamie Raskin, D-Md., Announced the loss of his 25-year-old son, Thomas Bloom Raskin, in a statement on Thursday, and said they were “demolished to be without him”.
“Tommy was pure magic. His brilliance and compassion knew no bounds. He passionately loved his family, friends and animals, and was dedicated to the cause of the world’s poor. We were devastated and destroyed by being without him, “Raskin said in a statement to his wife, Sarah Bloom Raskin.
No cause of death was mentioned for the Harvard Law School sophomore.
Tommy leaves two sisters Hannah and Tabitha, as well as several aunts, uncles, cousins, friends and grandparents, the statement said.
Raskin, a member of the House’s powerful Supervisory Committee, was re-elected for his third term in the House last November.
The family asked everyone to observe Covid-19’s strict protocols during the mourning period. Preparations for the funeral and memorial service will be announced later.
After announcing the death on social media, the Maryland lawmaker received a wave of sympathy from other lawmakers and friends, among others.
“The First Lady and I extend our deepest condolences for this painful loss. I ask all Maryland residents to keep the Raskin family in their prayers,” said Maryland Governor Larry Hogan, a Republican, in a tweet.
“My heart shatters completely for my dear friend @RepRaskin, Sarah and her family in this devastating loss, “said Deputy Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, DN.Y. in a tweet.” Tommy was an incredible and brilliant beam of light. All our thoughts are with the Raskin family, and we pray for support to involve them in this unimaginable moment. “
