25 Year Old Graduated From Harvard Law School In May

Jamie Raskin's Son, Tommy, Dies by Suicide on New Year's Eve

25-Year-Old Graduated From Harvard Law School in May

Family Shares Emotional Tribute in Medium Post

Congressman Jamie Raskin (D-MD) and his wife, Sarah Bloom Raskin, announced Monday the heartbreaking death of their 25-year-old son, Tommy Raskin.

In a poignant obituary published on Medium, the family shared that Tommy took his own life on New Year's Eve. He had recently graduated from Harvard Law School in May.

Jamie Raskin, who serves as the Chairman of the House Oversight Committee, expressed his profound grief, describing Tommy as "the light of our lives." He added that Tommy struggled with depression and anxiety for many years.

Sarah Bloom Raskin, a former Deputy Secretary of the Treasury, shared her own memories of Tommy, highlighting his passion for social justice and his love for his family.

The family has requested privacy at this difficult time and asked for support for organizations dedicated to suicide prevention.