"We do have a heart," said one of the four inmates who came to the aid of Deputy Kenneth Moon, who was being strangled by another inmate. 

The four men have received a flurry of attention since Wednesday when word got out of their rescue. (Watch the surveillance video here.)

At a news conference, they said the incident gave them a chance to show their true natures.

"It means a lot to me. That shows you how much respect and what kind of heart I got."

(Continue reading at Tampa Bay Online)

Thanks to Chris C. for submitting the updated story!