A former Washington State trooper who went viral when he retired after refusing to take the Covid-19 vaccine and violating his state’s mandate has died from Covid-19.
Robert LaMay, 51, retired from the Washington State Patrol last October after more than 20 years, telling governor Jay Inslee to “kiss his a**” in an infamous video.
Washington State Patrol Chief John Batiste commented on LaMay’s death in a statement on Friday, as reported by BNO News.
“I am deeply saddened over the news that our former friend and colleague Trooper Robert LaMay has passed away,” said Batiste. “This agency’s prayers and remembrances are with his family and loved ones.”
LaMay’s last radio call as he signed off from duty for the last time went viral online.
“Wish I could say more but this is it, so, State 1034, this is the last time you’ll hear me in a State Patrol car, and Jay Inslee can kiss my ass,” LaMay said in his final radio call.
