From the New York Post: The mother of a 21-year-old congressional intern who was gunned down in Washington, DC last month expressed her gratitude recently after receiving an unexpected and heartfelt letter about her son from President Trump.
“It just made me feel so good,” Tamara Tarpinian-Jachym said of the note from Trump. “People call [Trump] a monster, but he’s not. He’s such a human. He is so kind to kids.”
“I just couldn’t believe that he did this.”
Tarpinian-Jachym’s son, Eric, was shot alongside two other victims on June 30, about a mile from the White House, when multiple suspects emerged from a vehicle and opened fire, the Metropolitan Police Department said.
At the time he was killed, Eric was senior at the University of Massachusetts Amherst in the Isenberg School of Management, and was also working as an intern for Rep. Ron Estes (R-Kan.).
Police said Eric was not the intended target in the shooting, but was hit by gunfire and died at the hospital the following day.
In his letter to the grief-stricken mother, President Trump wrote:
“Melania and I are devastated by the senseless act of violence that took your beloved son Eric Tarpinian-Jachym from us, and we are heartbroken for your entire family.
“While we may never fully understand the impact that Eric has had during his meaningful life, we know he will be remembered for his kindness, faithfulness, and devotion to your family and his many friends. He will also be remembered for his commitment to our country. I know how proud Congressman Estes was to have Eric represent his office, the people of Kansas’ Fourth Congressional District, and our Nation.”
“Eric will be held in my heart, and I promise to never forget or forgive the terrible act that took him from us. Please know that my Administration will not stop fighting to clean up our streets and ensure law and order.”
“May God hold Eric in His eternal love and care and provide you and your other incredible children, Angela and Jeremy, with abiding peace and unending strength.”
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