Law Enforcement
Support Retired Deputy to Rebuild After Catastrophic House Fire
Law Enforcement
Catastrophic Loss
United States
Virginia
Created April 21st, 2026

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.

Donations & Comments

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Mark Burnett
Mark Burnett donated $50

Very sorry to hear of your tragic loss. May God bless you. Hope you’ll be able to rebuild.

2 weeks ago

Reply from Dan DePalma
2 weeks ago

Mark, Thank you for your generous donation and gracious thoughts. I hope so also

Robert D Mock
Robert D Mock donated $100

Watched your story on News 4. Thank you and may GOD bless. So sorry for your loss.

2 weeks ago

Reply from Dan DePalma
2 weeks ago

Robert, thank you for your thoughts and generous donation.

charles hughes
charles hughes donated $100
2 weeks ago

Reply from Dan DePalma
2 weeks ago

Charles, God bless you for your generous donation.

Anonymous
Anonymous donated $100
2 weeks ago

Reply from Dan DePalma
2 weeks ago

Sonia, thank you for your generous donation. Because of people like you I’m getting closer to rebuilding

Jeffrey Otey
Jeffrey Otey donated $200

We pray everything works out for you.

2 weeks ago

Reply from Dan DePalma
2 weeks ago

Jeffrey, Thank you for your generous donation and PRAYERS

Kristin napier
Kristin napier donated $50
2 weeks ago

Reply from Dan DePalma
2 weeks ago

Kristin, Thank you for your generous donation. God bless you

chris griffith
chris griffith donated $20
2 weeks ago

Reply from Dan DePalma
2 weeks ago

Chris, thank you for your generous donation God bless

Anonymous
Anonymous donated $50
3 weeks ago

Reply from Dan DePalma
2 weeks ago

Susan, thank you for your generous donation. It puts me one step closer to rebuilding God belss

Pamela Colwell
Pamela Colwell donated $250

So very sorry my dear friend. Sure miss you. Love you Pam Colwell. Call me cant find a number for you. We sure had some great times together. We just celebrated our 40 yrs together

3 weeks ago

Reply from Dan DePalma
2 weeks ago

Hey Pam, Thank you for your generous donation and reaching out. God bless to you and KC. God bless both of you and hope things work out for KC Love ya

Eric Jones
Eric Jones donated $100

Wishing you a speedy recovery. Dir. Eric Jones Hampton Roads Lodge 50

3 weeks ago

Reply from Dan DePalma
2 weeks ago

Eric, Thank you for your generous donation. Shout out to Hampton Roads Lodge 50

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