Thomas Bloom Raskin, the 25-year-old son of Maryland Congressman Jamie Raskin, succumbed to the impact of depression on December 31st, a statement from the Congressman and his family confirms.
Raskin is a familiar member of Congress as a constitutional lawyer who frequently appeared on television, radio and podcasts particularly during the Trump impeachment hearings.
A graduate of Blair High School and Amherst College, Tommy Raskin was studying at Harvard Law School.
Tommy suffered from depression and apparently took his own life, leaving a note for his family: “Please forgive me. My illness won today. Please look after each other, the animals, and the global poor for me. All my love, Tommy.”
The National Suicide Prevention Hotline in the United States is available 24 hours a day at 1-800-273-8255. Call them if you need to talk to someone.