It was an unsuspected ambush several years ago that nearly ended a Hillsborough County Jail deputy's life… Had it not been for four brave inmates who risked their own lives to save him, Deputy Ken Moon probably wouldn't be alive today.
Jerry Dieguez Jr., who was reportedly doing time for a home invasion robbery, told the Tampa Bay Times that his Marine Corps training helped the four unlikely heroes subdue the attacker after Dieguez Jr. landed a punch to his face. He added that, even though he's caught some rough times, he's always dreamed of being a cop, and helping protect Moon was an honor: "I just thank God I had the chance to do what was honorable and righteous," he said.
Terrell Carswell and another inmate attempted to loosen the deputy's attacker from around his neck.
"He had turned a whole different color from the neck up," he said. "I was thinking about this is somebody's father and somebody's son and how nobody deserves to die like that."
Carswell, who was serving time for drug trafficking among other offenses, added that Moon was kind to the inmates and added that he was especially empathetic in helping inmates who struggled with mental illness.
"He treats us like a child or a son, and he's like a doctor to us," he said. "He always tries to make sure you get your medicine."
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