(BALTIMORE, Md., 1/5/21) – The Maryland office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) today offered condolences to Representative Jamie Raskin (D-Md.) on the tragic loss of his son Thomas Raskin, who died on New Year’s Eve.
SEE: Statement of Congressman Jamie Raskin and Sarah Bloom Raskin on the Remarkable Life of Tommy Raskin
In a statement, CAIR’s Director in Maryland Zainab Chaudry said:
“Our hearts go out to the Raskin family during this incredibly difficult time. Tommy Bloom Raskin was a compassionate, conscientious student who cared about animal and human rights, injustice and war. He touched many lives in his 24 years, and clearly had an impact even on people who had never met him. We pray for patience for the congressman’s family, may his late son’s memory be a blessing. To God we belong, and to Him we return.”
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CAIR is America’s largest Muslim civil liberties and advocacy organization. Its mission is to enhance understanding of Islam, protect civil rights, promote justice, and empower American Muslims.
La misión de CAIR es proteger las libertades civiles, mejorar la comprensión del Islam, promover la justicia, y empoderar a los musulmanes en los Estados Unidos.
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CONTACT: CAIR Office in Maryland Director Zainab Chaudry, 410-971-6062, zchaudry@cair.com