The 25-year-old son of U.S. Representative Jamie Raskin (D-Md.) Has died, the congressman’s office said Thursday.
Thomas Bloom Raskin, a sophomore at Harvard Law School, was remembered as ‘pure magic’ in a statement from his parents.
“His genius and compassion knew no bounds,” said the legislator and his wife, Sarah Bloom Raskin, of their son.
“He loved his family, friends and animals passionately, and was devoted to the cause of the world’s poor. We are devastated and devastated to be without him. “
The statement did not state any cause or manner of death.
Raskin’s office said the Congressman and his family are “grateful for the outpouring of support and love from neighbors, voters and friends,” but asked everyone to “adhere to strict COVID-19 protocols in this time of grief.”
In addition to his parents, Thomas is survived by 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 poured in on Thursday evening.
“My heart breaks completely for my dear friend @RepRaskin, Sarah and their family in this devastating loss,” New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez tweeted.
“Tommy was an incredible and brilliant ray of light. All our thoughts are with the Raskin family and we pray for support to envelop them in this unimaginable time. “
Maryland Governor Larry Hogan wrote that, “The First Lady and I offer our deepest condolences to this heartbreaking loss.”
“I ask all Marylanders to keep the Raskin family in your prayers.”
Agreements about funeral and memorial services will be announced at a later date.