Dan DePalma, a retired Fairfax County, Virginia Law Enforcement Officer, suffered a devastating loss on March 21, 2026, when a catastrophic house fire destroyed everything he owned. His home, personal belongings, vehicles, and even his beloved pet was lost in the tragedy.
The insurance coverage falls far short of what is needed—not only to rebuild his home, but also to replace his vehicles, essential personal property, and the countless items accumulated over a lifetime.
Dan has spent his entire adult life serving others. He has volunteered for years at his local food pantry, helping to feed those in need. He also volunteered his time to his local Fire and Rescue department, working to protect others from the very kind of disaster he is now facing himself.
Today, Dan is the one who needs our help.
Please help us support him during this unimaginable time as he begins the process of recovering from this devastating loss.
Any donation—no matter the amount—will make a meaningful difference as he begins the long process of rebuilding his life.
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Reply from Dan DePalma1 month agoThank you for the prayers Wayne. My chin is held high. Brown Wave forever!!!!!
From our tithes and offerings along with our prayers.
Reply from Dan DePalma1 month agoThank you Guys for your generous donation. getting close to being able to rebuild. GOD BLESS YOU both.
Reply from Dan DePalma1 month agoHey Tony, how you doing brother. hope you are healthy and enjoying retirement. I’ve been retired for 21 years now and loving it until…! God bless you and thank you for the donation.
Reply from Dan DePalma1 month agoBrandy, thank you so very much for the donation. God belss you!!!
I am so sorry for your heartbreaking loss.
Reply from Dan DePalma1 month agoHey Donna, thank you. It definitely heart breaking stand there watching my house and dreams going up in smoke. I wouldn’t wish that on my worst enemy. Again, thank you for your generous donation.
Reply from Dan DePalma1 month agoHey, Darryl. thank you for dyour generous donation>. God be with you.
Reply from Dan DePalma1 month agoClaire, All I can say is GOD BLESS you and thank you for your generous donation.
Reply from Dan DePalma1 month agoHey Bill. I pray that this never happens to you or anyone else. You just put me one step closer to rebuilding. Thank you.
If there is any "stuff" needed, please send a list. We are happy to donate that as well. What a horrible loss in every way.
Reply from Dan DePalma1 month agoThank you so very very much. I can’t comprehend compiling a list of what I lost. Your donation is enough getting me one step closer to rebuilding me residence. Just make sure you contact your insurance company yearly and update your insurance. I didn’t!?!?!
Sorry to hear of this tragic loss. Very happy you made it out.
Reply from Dan DePalma1 month agoHey Rich and Carin. Thank you, it was a close one. My Brinks home security system saved my life. I recommend to everybody to get an alarm system. The fire spread so rapidly I never heard my smoke detector. When my garage door sensor melted my security alarm sounded and woke me up. Thank god. Thank you again for your donation. God belss
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Prayers brother, chin up, the Brown Wave's here to help.