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 agoHey Juan, how have you been? I hope, HAPPILY retired. God bless you Brother
Reply from Dan DePalma1 month agoHey Fred. hope retirement is going well for you. Can’t believe it’s been 21 years. Thank you from the bottom of my heard for the generous donation, I’m gonna do everything I can do to rebuild..
so sorry for your loss
Reply from Dan DePalma1 month agoHello Brenda, Thank you for the generous donation. reading all these kind thoughts bringe me to tears. Again, thank you
Reply from Dan DePalma1 month agoHey Mike, I can’t believe how many retirees have reached out and donated. God bless you
Reply from Dan DePalma1 month agoHey Rob, how have you been. It’s so sad that all of us havn’t kept in touch there 21 years. I hope we can correct that. Any god bless you and thank you for the generous donation
donated $100
So sorry for the loss Dan.
Reply from Dan DePalma1 month agoShanna, thank you for all you have done for me. Everybody here is making it possible for me to succeed and rebuild. God Bless you and thank you again
Sorry for your loss….
Reply from Dan DePalma1 month agoHey Dwight, Thank you. I made out alive and I will rebuild. God bless you and thanks again
Sorry to hear about your home.
Reply from Dan DePalma1 month agoHey Kathleen, Thank you so very much for your generous donation. I hope you are retirement. It"s been good to me, until…! Thank you again
Reply from Dan DePalma1 month agoHey Carol, Thank you for the generous donation. Thanks for nthe call and all you have done to help me.
Thoughts and prayers with you Dan.
Reply from Dan DePalma1 month agoHey Jim, Thank you. I’ll need all the prayers I can get. Thank you for your generous donation
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Dan, I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. Thoughts and prayers are with you.