The Gilbert brothers (from left): Travis, 14; Jacob, 6; and Chase, 5, stand next to their dad, Kris Gilbert’s, Monster Truck, the “Virginia Giant.” It’s a custom Ford with 66-inch tires, each weighing 700 pounds. Photo by Bonnie Hobbs/The Connection
The City of Fairfax Police Department held Kids’ Safety Day on Saturday morning, Sept. 20, outside police headquarters. It included a monster truck, moonbounce, bicycle cone safety course, plus SafeAssured ID and child car-seat installation and inspection by the Sheriff’s Office.