The death of the son

The mother of the Massachusetts College student who were shot and killed in DC says she had the feeling that the death of her son had made a “partisan problem” because she received a letter from President Trump, but no news from governor Maura Healey.

The 21-year-old Eric Tarpinian-Jachym from Granby was an internship for the US REP. Ron Estes, a Republican in Kansas, when he was caught as an unintentional goal of a shootout on the night of June 30th. He died hours later, the next morning of his injuries.

Tamara Tarpinian-Jachym said that after their tragic loss, she and her family received support from the support of Republicans, with a letter from President Trump a surprise.

Amy Carnevale, chair of the Republican Party in Massachusetts, read the president's letter and first Lady Melania Trump on Thursday during a funeral fair for the University of Massachusetts Rising Senior.

“It only felt so good,” said Tarpinian-Jachym about the letter. “People call (President Trump) a monster, but he is not. He is such a person. He is so nice to children. I just couldn't believe that he did it.”

“My son worked on Capitol Hill, learned, leaked,” the mother continued during a Friday radio in the Howie Carr Show. “He loved his job, he loved everyone there. He liked people on both sides of the gang and worked with children who were Democrats and Republicans. This letter just drove him home.”

Eric Tarpinian-Jachym traveled to DC in early June to join Estes' office. Two other victims were shot and survived at the location. The Metropolitan Police has stated that Detective believes that Tarpinian-Jachym is not the intended goal of the shootout.

His mother said that it was silent from the “other side”. She pointed out how she received no call from the governor after the death of her son.

“I was hurt,” she said. “It felt like someone had put a dagger into my heart, put it in and twisted it.”

Tamara Tarpinian-Jachym added that she didn't hear from Sens. Elizabeth Warren and Ed Markay. She said she spoke to Congress Member Richie Neal and the President of the University of Massachusetts Marty Mehan.

“It felt like he had worked for a Republican, they didn't care,” said the mother. “I don't care who you work for. If you take a job, you may not like your boss, but you accept the job.”

“I felt that this was a partisan problem,” she said. “If he had worked for one, this call would have been made. Nobody can take it away from me.”

In a social media post on Thursday, Carnevale called it a “honor” to surprise Tarpinian-Jachyms with Trump's letter. She said that she was present in the house gallery when Estes and Neal pay tribute to Eric Tarpinian-Jachym last Tuesday.

Tamara Tarpinian-Jachym said that her son's waking drew hordes of people who did not know the family, but who wanted to show support and called him a “beautiful person”.

The president's letter and first lady read completely:

“Melania and I are destroyed by the senseless act of violence that took her beloved son Eric Tarpinian-Jachym from us, and we are broken with a broken heart for her whole family.”

“Although we never fully understand the effects that Eric had in his meaningful life, we know that he will be remembered for his friendliness, loyalty and dedication to her family and his many friends. He will also be remembered for his commitment to our country. I know how proud congress MEP Estes, the office, the people of the Vierkan of Kansas, and our country, and our national.

“Eric is captured in my heart, and I promise to never forget or forgive the terrible act that we have paid him. Please know that my administration will not stop cleaning up our streets and ensuring law and order.”

“May God Hold Eric in his eternal love and care and provide them with lasting peace and infinite strength with lasting peace and infinite strength.”

When asked whether she would still welcome a call from Healey, Warren and Brandy, Tamara Tarpinian-Jachym replied: “Do you know? My son is already buried. He died on July 1st. Today is 18. No. The people in Massachusetts have shown their true colors.”