Congressman Jamie Raskin’s 25-year-old son (D-Md.) Has died, the congressman’s office said on Thursday.
Thomas Bloom Raskin, a sophomore at Harvard Law School, was remembered as “pure magic” in a statement from your parents.
“His brilliance and compassion were limitless,” said the lawmaker and his wife, Sarah Bloom Raskin, about the son.
“He passionately loved his family, friends and animals, and was dedicated to the cause of the world’s poor. We are devastated and destroyed by being without him. “
The statement does not provide a cause or form of death.
Raskin’s office said the congressman and his family are “grateful for the show of support and love from neighbors, constituents and friends”, but asked everyone to “observe strict COVID-19 protocols during this period of mourning”.
In addition to his parents, Thomas left his sisters, Hannah and Tabitha, grandparents, Arlene Bloom and Lynn Raskin, and dozens of aunts, uncles, cousins and friends, the statement said.
Tributes to the young man and condolences to the family were poured out on Thursday night.
“My heart is completely shattered by my dear friend @RepRaskin, Sarah and their family in this devastating loss,” Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York tweeted.
“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. “
Maryland Governor Larry Hogan wrote that, “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.”
Preparations for the funeral and memorial service will be announced later.