Representative Jamie Raskin announces death of 25-year-old son

Representative Jamie Raskin, D-Md., Announced the loss of his 25-year-old son, Thomas Bloom Raskin, in a statement Thursday, and said they were “torn down 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 devoted to the cause of the poor of the world. We are devastated and demolished to be without him, ”Raskin said in a statement with his wife, Sarah Bloom Raskin.

No cause of death has been mentioned for the second-year Harvard Law School student.

Tommy is survived by two sisters Hannah and Tabitha, as well as several aunts, uncles, cousins, friends and grandparents, the statement said.

Raskin, a member of the powerful House Oversight Committee, was re-elected for his third term in the House last November.

The family have asked everyone to observe strict Covid-19 protocols during their time of mourning. Arrangements for funerals and memorial services will be published at a later date.

After announcing the death on social media, the Maryland lawmaker received a wave of sympathies from other lawmakers and friends, among others.

“The First Lady and I extend our deepest condolences for this heartbreaking loss. I ask all Marylanders to keep the Raskin family in your prayers,” said Maryland Governor Larry Hogan, Republican Tweeter.

“My heart breaks completely for my dear friend @DirRaskin, Sarah, and their family in this devastating loss, ”Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, DN.Y. said in a tweet. Tommy was an incredible, brilliant beam of light. All our thoughts are with the Raskin family, and we pray for support to wrap them around this unimaginable time. “