State House Resolution Honors Two Who Saved Man's Life

Angela Sherlin and Bradley County Sheriff's Deputy Daniel Marlow say they wouldn't consider themselves heroes.

But today, they were honored with the Tennessee State House Joint Resolution...commending them for saving the life of Angela's father.

:If it wasn't for the Lord, and these two people," says Represenatative Eric Watson of Clevleand, "I'm sure Mr. Sherlin wouldn't be here today, and I just thank God that God gave you another day."

It was on April 18th that Angela's father Carl became trapped under a car -- and that's when she took action.

"My mind just went blank, I ran over and picked up the car you know, because it was laying...the tire was right here," says Angela, pointing to the neck.

Carl Sherlin's body lifeless, the first officer to respond to the scene was Deputy Daniel Marlow.

"I had been on scene on several accidents before but this was the first time I had a CPR there with a lifeless person," says Marlow.

Carl Sherlin was on life support for two days, according to his daughter.

And when he woke up, he says...he didn't remember much.

"I don't remember anything. I don't even remember getting under the car," says Carl Sherlin. "They called in Lifeforce. I don't even remember going to Chattanooga."

Carl says he's thankful to those that helped save his life.

Both Angela and Deputy Marlow say, they were just doing what they simply had to do.

"I was in the right place in the right time. There's a lot of deputies that would do the same thing," says Marlow.

"I don't think of myself as a hero--that was my dad, you know," says Angela. "I couldn't let him die."

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HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION 1324
By Watson

A RESOLUTION to honor and commend Deputy Daniel Marlow and Angela Sherlin for their great courage and heroic actions. WHEREAS, over much of its history, Tennessee has been known as the Volunteer State because it has been the home of so many valiant men, women, and children who have responded with great courage and strength of character in times of trouble and adversity, whether in war or peace; and

WHEREAS, two such outstanding Volunteers are Deputy Daniel Marlow of the Bradley County Sheriff Office and Angela Sherlin, who, on April 18, 2008, acted with courage and fortitude to save the life of a fellow citizen; and

WHEREAS, on that fateful day, Carl Sherlin was working under an automobile when it fell on him; Angela Sherlin, Mr. Sherlin's daughter, demonstrated great resourcefulness and utilized a jack to lift the vehicle off her father; and

WHEREAS, responding to calls for assistance, Deputy Marlow encountered the lifeless body of Carl Sherlin and successfully administered cardiopulmonary resuscitation until paramedics arrived and transported Mr. Sherlin to Erlanger Hospital in Chattanooga; and

WHEREAS, Carl Sherlin lives today because of the decisive action, incredible valor, and unwavering courage exhibited by Angela Sherlin and Deputy Daniel Marlow; and

WHEREAS, it is fitting and just that these exceptional citizens should be recognized and commended for acting with such bravery and honor in the face of potential tragedy; now, therefore,

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE HUNDRED FIFTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF TENNESSEE, THE SENATE CONCURRING, that we hereby honor Deputy Daniel Marlow and Angela Sherlin for courage and resolve in the face of danger, commend them for their selfless actions in saving the life of a fellow human being, and offer our thanks for a difficult job well done.