He represents Maryland's eighth district, which includes Montgomery, Carroll, and Frederick counties Raskin is a Democrat who was first elected to Congress in 2016. 'Losing a child is an unthinkable tragedy and on behalf of the Howard County residents, our prayers are with the Raskin family as we wish them strength over the days, weeks, and years ahead to overcome such a devastating loss.' 'We are devastated and demolished to be without him,' Jamie Raskin and his wife, Sarah Bloom Raskin, said in a statement Rep. 'From working on Middle East policy at the Friends Committee on National Legislation to the rigors of Harvard Law school, this young man was destined to do great things nationally and abroad. 'Like his mother and father, Tommy was dedicated to making our world a better place by lifting up the most vulnerable amongst us. Howard County Executive Calvin Ball also expressed condolences in a statement: 'Tonight, our thoughts and sympathies are with my friend Representative Jamie Raskin and his wife, former Deputy Secretary of Treasury, Sarah Bloom Raskin, and the Raskin family over the loss of their son, brother, and beloved, Thomas Bloom Raskin. 'The family is grateful for the outpouring of support and love from neighbors, constituents, and friends but asks everyone to observe strict COVID-19 protocols during this time of grief.'ĪDVERTISEMENT Raskin (pictured left with his parents in May) was a student at Harvard Law School and a graduate of Amherst College Tommy is survived by his beloved sisters Hannah and Tabitha, dozens of loving aunts, uncles, cousins, friends and grandparents Arlene Bloom and Lynn Raskin They added: 'Tommy is survived by his beloved sisters Hannah and Tabitha, dozens of loving aunts, uncles, cousins, friends and grandparents Arlene Bloom and Lynn Raskin. Pictured: Tommy Raskin (second to left) in a family photo released in the Medium statement Pictured: A photo of a young Tommy Raskin released by the family in their statement 'We are devastated and demolished to be without him,' Jamie Raskin and his wife, Sarah Bloom Raskin, said in a previous statement. He passionately loved his family, friends, and animals, and was devoted to the cause of the global poor. His brilliance and compassion knew no bounds. The younger Raskin was a student at Harvard Law School and a graduate of Amherst College. Please look after each other, the animals, and the global poor for me. The statement concluded, 'He left us this farewell note on New Year's Eve day: 'Please forgive me. While no official cause of death has been given, the statement did reference that Tommy had battled depression.

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