John Resor was stung by a bee on Sept. 16, and within minutes, Deputy James Liedel with the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office arrived and used an EpiPen, saving him.
MONROE COUNTY, Mich. — A Monroe County man says he’s alive today thanks to a sheriff’s deputy who happened to be in the right place at the right time.
On Sept. 16, John Resor was working at Banas Lumber and Hardware in Monroe when he was stung by a bee. Reser is allergic but didn’t have his EpiPen with him.
Within minutes, he knew something was wrong.
“Within a couple of minutes, my fingertips started itching, and then I couldn’t take a deep breath, like I couldn’t expand my lungs,” Resor said. “And I said, ‘John, you’re in trouble.'”
Resor collapsed as employees called 911. That’s when Deputy James Liedel with the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office arrived.
Liedel, who has severe allergies himself, carries his own EpiPen on duty. Body camera video shows him checking Resor’s pulse before administering the shot.
“Fortunately, I was just in the right area at the right time,” Liedel said.
For Resor, it was nothing short of a miracle.
“I was definitely surrounded by angels,” he said. “God’s grace is real, people. Don’t take it for granted.”
Liedel says his own close calls with allergic reactions convinced him to carry the life-saving tool.
“I hope that no one has to go through this,” Liedel said. “Not with my own experiences, I’ve had scares, and it’s not a fun feeling.”
The incident has raised questions about whether police should be required to carry EpiPens, much like they do Narcan for drug overdoses.
“I think it’s a very smart idea,” Liedel said. “It’s just one more tool in our tool belt that we can help and assist with when there’s someone that’s in need.”
Resor agrees and says his experience proves it could save lives.
“I was surrounded by angels that day because of Deputy Liedel,” Resor said. “The integrity, the respect, the courage, the selfless act, just incredible.”
Currently, Michigan and Ohio do not require officers to carry EpiPens, though both states allow it.
Resor is now back at work and says he’ll never forget the deputy who gave him a second chance.
This article was published by Steve Iwanek on 2025-09-25 22:46:00
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