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Washington State Patrol officer Robert LaMay refused the state’s vaccine mandate and was fired after 22 years of service.
He says that he was asked to leave “because I am dirty.”
He left a strongly worded message for Governor Jay Inslee.
The video was obtained by Jason Rantz, a host on popular Seattle radio station KTTH 770/94.5FM.
He thanked his fellow officers. He said that he buried a lot of friends over the past 22 years of service. H
“I wish I could say more, but this is it so state 10-34, this is the last time you’ll hear me in a state patrol car. And Jay Inslee can kiss my a–.”
Watch the clip:
“This is the last time you’ll hear me in a patrol car and Jay Inslee can kiss my ass.”
Washington State Trooper in Yakima, Wash. signs off after 22 years — fired by @GovInslee for being unvaccinated. pic.twitter.com/RGLDs5BZxg
— Jason Rantz on KTTH Radio (@jasonrantz) October 17, 2021
More from Fox News:
On Monday, Washington will require more than 800,000 workers in the state to either be fully vaccinated or have received an exemption and job accommodation in order to keep their jobs.
The mandate applies to most state workers, long-term care employees, and teachers and staff at the state’s schools, including the state’s colleges and universities. The only opt-out is a medical or religious exemption, though the exemption only ensures continued employment if a job accommodation can be made.
Inslee’s office did not immediately respond to a Fox News request for comment.
The mandatory vaccination has been the source of contention from both sides. Opponents say these orders are an infringement on their personal liberties, while supporters insist that mandatory vaccinations are needed in order to move past the COVID-19 pandemic.
Q13 Fox reported that the mandate for Washington state workers took effect Monday, and if they don’t comply they could lose their job. About 90% of the state’s workforce has been vaccinated.