Over 100 workers were terminated because they didn’t comply with a COVID-19 vaccine mandate, the Washington State Patrol announced Tuesday. The 127 workers include 53 civil servants and 67 troopers. The workers failed to provide proof that they had received a COVID-19 vaccine or an exemption for religious or medical reasons. “We will miss every one of them,” Washington State Patrol Chief John Batiste said in a statement. “I extend a hardy thanks to those who are leaving the agency. I truly wish that you were staying with us,” he added. The number of exceptions granted was not disclosed and the patrol did not immediately respond to a request for comment. The Washington State Patrol Troopers Association, a union that represents troopers, declined to comment. The patrol indicated there may be a short-term impact from the losses but said it would look to shift resources where necessary to address that. …