Anonymous
01/04/2021 18:19
Subject: Re:Congressman Raskin
Beautiful piece about Tommy’s life and discusses cause of death.
https://repraskin.medium.com/statement-of-congressman-jamie-raskin-and-sarah-bloom-raskin-on-the-remarkable-life-of-tommy-raskin-f93b0bb5d184
https://repraskin.medium.com/statement-of-congressman-jamie-raskin-and-sarah-bloom-raskin-on-the-remarkable-life-of-tommy-raskin-f93b0bb5d184
Anonymous
01/04/2021 15:17
Subject: Congressman Raskin
Anonymous wrote:I'm sure once a cause of death is determined there would be more information. When a young person dies suddenly it usually requires an autopsy, which sadly is something not done enough anymore. Of course nobody is really entitled to know a COD, and yet we all wonder about these things, morbidly.
I told my family....in my obituary one day, dont ever write that I "passed away suddenly" or "passed away suddenly at home". That seems to be code used to cover up a self-inflicted death.
+1. I feel strongly that, if known, my COD be clearly stated. Even if it were to be self-inflicted. No sense promoting shame over mental health struggles.
Anonymous
01/04/2021 13:18
Subject: Re:Congressman Raskin
I’m surprised by how sad I am for the Raskin family, given that I don’t actually know them. Maybe it’s because I’ve seen Congressman Raskin on tv so many times, but I’m very saddened by this terrible loss. May Tommy’s memory be a blessing.
Anonymous
01/04/2021 13:11
Subject: Congressman Raskin
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:I'm sure once a cause of death is determined there would be more information. When a young person dies suddenly it usually requires an autopsy, which sadly is something not done enough anymore. Of course nobody is really entitled to know a COD, and yet we all wonder about these things, morbidly.
I told my family....in my obituary one day, dont ever write that I "passed away suddenly" or "passed away suddenly at home". That seems to be code used to cover up a self-inflicted death.
I hear you. My 53-year-old sister died completely unexpectedly last year...mid-sentence in a conversation with my mother...and we don't know the cause. It was written as either "unexpectedly" or "suddenly" and at her memorial service, it became aware to me that people were speculating she had taken her own life--which was shocking. Sometimes, we just won't know the answer. Just mourn them in peace.
I’m very sorry for the loss of your sister. I feel really bad for your mom, too. I’m sure that was traumatic for her. I’m sorry your grief was compounded by others’ speculation.
Anonymous
01/04/2021 13:05
Subject: Congressman Raskin
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:I'm sure once a cause of death is determined there would be more information. When a young person dies suddenly it usually requires an autopsy, which sadly is something not done enough anymore. Of course nobody is really entitled to know a COD, and yet we all wonder about these things, morbidly.
I told my family....in my obituary one day, dont ever write that I "passed away suddenly" or "passed away suddenly at home". That seems to be code used to cover up a self-inflicted death.
I hear you. My 53-year-old sister died completely unexpectedly last year...mid-sentence in a conversation with my mother...and we don't know the cause. It was written as either "unexpectedly" or "suddenly" and at her memorial service, it became aware to me that people were speculating she had taken her own life--which was shocking. Sometimes, we just won't know the answer. Just mourn them in peace.
It is funny how things are "code" in obituaries. For a while, pneumonia was code for AIDS.
Anonymous
01/04/2021 13:03
Subject: Congressman Raskin
Anonymous wrote:I'm sure once a cause of death is determined there would be more information. When a young person dies suddenly it usually requires an autopsy, which sadly is something not done enough anymore. Of course nobody is really entitled to know a COD, and yet we all wonder about these things, morbidly.
I told my family....in my obituary one day, dont ever write that I "passed away suddenly" or "passed away suddenly at home". That seems to be code used to cover up a self-inflicted death.
I hear you. My 53-year-old sister died completely unexpectedly last year...mid-sentence in a conversation with my mother...and we don't know the cause. It was written as either "unexpectedly" or "suddenly" and at her memorial service, it became aware to me that people were speculating she had taken her own life--which was shocking. Sometimes, we just won't know the answer. Just mourn them in peace.
Anonymous
01/04/2021 11:32
Subject: Congressman Raskin
I'm sure once a cause of death is determined there would be more information. When a young person dies suddenly it usually requires an autopsy, which sadly is something not done enough anymore. Of course nobody is really entitled to know a COD, and yet we all wonder about these things, morbidly.
I told my family....in my obituary one day, dont ever write that I "passed away suddenly" or "passed away suddenly at home". That seems to be code used to cover up a self-inflicted death.
I told my family....in my obituary one day, dont ever write that I "passed away suddenly" or "passed away suddenly at home". That seems to be code used to cover up a self-inflicted death.
Anonymous
01/04/2021 09:58
Subject: Congressman Raskin
Anonymous wrote:The cause of death is under investigation per an ABC news tweet.
My grandmom's cousin died in WW2 at around age 25.... but not in battle. He had a massive heart attack aboard a transport ship. He always had exertion issues and I'm kind of shocked the USCG took him, maybe the other services would not. Anyway, while its not super common for 25 year olds to die suddenly of natural causes, it happens. Very sad for the family.
Anonymous
01/04/2021 09:31
Subject: Congressman Raskin
Terrifically smart and accomplished, too. A golden boy with such a bright future, just heartbreaking.
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Anonymous
01/03/2021 13:50
Subject: Congressman Raskin
The cause of death is under investigation per an ABC news tweet.
Anonymous
01/03/2021 10:31
Subject: Congressman Raskin
https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.washingtonpost.com/local/raskin-announces-memorial-fund-in-sons-name/2021/01/02/aedc1216-4d67-11eb-839a-cf4ba7b7c48c_story.html%3foutputType=amp
The family launched a memorial fund in his name.
The family launched a memorial fund in his name.
Anonymous
01/03/2021 09:59
Subject: Congressman Raskin
Nothing worse than losing a child. I pray that the sadness I feel for the family relives some of theirs.