![]() ![]() The fund has been launched with an initial contribution of $50,000. Named for the congressman's son, who died on New Year's Eve at the age of 25, the fund will distribute money on a semiannual basis to causes and charities championed and advanced by Tommy Raskin, such as Oxfam, Give Directly, the Helen Keller Institute, and Animal Outlook. Raskin (D-Md.) announced this weekend that it has created the Tommy Raskin Memorial Fund for People and Animals, through the Greater Washington Community Foundation. Raskin Family Sets Up Memorial Fund in Honor of Congressman’s Son The family of U.S. deputy Treasury secretary Sarah Bloom Raskin, his sisters Hannah and Tabitha, his grandparents Arlene Bloom and Lynn Raskin and several other relatives. In addition to his father, he is survived by his mother, former U.S. No information has been released yet on the cause of Tommy Raskin’s death. The family plans to hold a private funeral service on Tuesday morning, and will schedule virtual public memorial services later this month. “The family has been profoundly moved by communications from Tommy’s friends, classmates and teachers from Takoma Park Elementary School, Pine Crest Elementary, Eastern Middle School, Montgomery Blair High School, Amherst College and Harvard Law School, as well as his own students from his ‘Justice’ section at Harvard College,” the statement continued. In a statement, the Raskin family said it “remains powerfully moved and grateful for the outpouring of love and support from friends, neighbors, constituents, colleagues and people from across the country, but is stressing continued adherence to COVID-19 protocols during this time of grief.”Ĭondolences can be sent by email to or by mail to the congressman’s Rockville office at 51 Monroe St., Suite 503, Rockville, Md. Named for the congressman’s son, who died on New Year’s Eve at the age of 25, the fund will distribute money on a semiannual basis to causes and charities championed and advanced by Tommy Raskin, such as Oxfam, Give Directly, the Helen Keller Institute, and Animal Outlook. ![]() Brothers Abel and Louie Madrid.The family of U.S. He is preceded in death by his Father Mike Madrid. His Sisters Marcella (Bill) Haynie, Grand Junction, CO. Cory (Molissa) Madrid Grand Junction, CO. His brothers Gilbert Madrid of Price, UT. His daughter Brittney (Marcus) Madrid of Ballarat, Australia. His son Matthew (Amber) Madrid and his pride and joy, his grandson Alex Madrid, of New Castle, CO Heaven has received an angel, we love you Tomas Madrid.īorn Octoin Dragerton, Utah to Melicendro (Mike) Madrid and Merenciana (Mary) Martinez. He will always be missed and never forgotten. He was an incredible man who lived an incredible life. ![]() He loved riding his Harley with his family and friends. He would never complain, he was always happy to be around those that he loved. Tommy would always give and never receive. He was always there for his grand son Alex whenever he was needed, no questions asked. He was his mother’s guardian and care taker for many years. Tommy was always caring and compassionate. The pure love they all shared was a joy to see. He knew she was so loved and that she would be safe with him and that he would take good care of his baby. He told us that he didn’t think he could have given her away to anyone other than Marcus. When Brittney married the love of her life Marcus, Tommy, Gilbert and Gene traveled to Australia so Tommy could give his daughter away. Miles apart could not lessen the bond he had with his daughter Britney. He would say that Amber was his daughter by law but mostly his daughter in his heart. He was so proud of the Man that Matt had become but most of all that he is such a great husband and father. Camping with Matt, Amber and his pride and joy, his grandson Alex. ![]() Tommy’s true happy place was spending time with his family. ![]()
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