A hot, sunny, rainy, cool 4th of July

The 4th of July in the Washington-area is like no other in the country, and this year was no different. The day started out hot and muggy, with temperatures in the mid-90's. A early evening downpour brought a serious amount of rain and hail, causing an evacuation of several traditional fireworks viewing areas in Arlinton, including the Iwo Jima memorial. Joe Lowry of the Cherrydale VFD joined members of the Falls Church and Ballston VFD's in providing EMS services along the George Washington Memorial Parkway from Theodore Roosevelt Island to Gravelly Point and up to the Iwo Jima memorial. While surprisingly no serious injuries were reported all day, it was an excellent day for a ride as a member of the EMS bike team.