RETIRED Washington State Patrol officer, Robert LaMay, passed away on January 28, 2022.
After defying statewide vaccine mandates, he died, aged 51, from a fight with Covid-19.
Who was Washington State trooper Robert LaMay?
Robert D. LaMay II, aged 51, was a Washington State Patrol officer for 22 years.
He was born in Upland, California, on June 24, 1971.
He attended Keller High School in Keller, Texas.
LaMay graduated from The Ocean Corporation in March of 1994 with a certificate in underwater welding.
He began his career with the Washington State Patrol in 1999.
Why did Robert LaMay go viral?
Trooper LaMay left the Washington State Patrol on October 19, 2021, after refusing to be vaccinated against Covid-19.
In a video, LaMay is seen signing off for the last time, telling Washington Governor Jay Inslee to “kiss my a**” over forced vaccine mandates.
The video went viral and was viewed and shared tens of thousands of times on social media.
What was the cause of LaMay’s death?
LaMay passed away on Friday, January 28, 2022, at the age of 51 after a fight with the Covid-19.
John R. Batiste, Washington State Patrol Chief, released a statement thanking LaMay for his service:
“I am deeply saddened over the news that our former friend and colleague Trooper Robert LaMay has passed away,” Batiste said.
“This agency’s prayers and remembrances are with his family and loved ones. Rob served honorably for over two decades, and we were disappointed to see him leave the agency this past October. His service to this state and agency will be long remembered and appreciated.”
