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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Anonymous
Anonymous donated $250
1 month ago

Reply from Dan DePalma
4 weeks ago

Dale, thank you so much for your generous donation. god bless you

Anonymous
Anonymous donated $50
1 month ago

Reply from Dan DePalma
4 weeks ago

Tammy, Thank you so much for your donation

Anonymous
Anonymous donated $100
1 month ago

Reply from Dan DePalma
4 weeks ago

Lisa, thank you for your generous donation.

doug toan
doug toan donated $100

deputy gecdwf…house fire

1 month ago
Mercedes Garcia-De Palma
Mercedes Garcia-De Palma donated $50
1 month ago

Reply from Dan DePalma
1 month ago

Thank you Mercedes. You are a wonderful person

Jamie Stovash
Jamie Stovash donated $150

I hope this will help. Im so sorry this happened to you.

1 month ago

Reply from Dan DePalma
1 month ago

Thanks BROTHER

Adam Bourassa
Adam Bourassa donated $50
1 month ago

Reply from Dan DePalma
1 month ago

Adam, Thanks for your gererous donation. if you only knew how much this helps.

Anonymous
Anonymous donated $100
1 month ago

Reply from Dan DePalma
1 month ago

Hey Ronald, thank you very much for your generous donation.

Ed Fircetz
Ed Fircetz donated $200

Sorry for your loss.

1 month ago

Reply from Dan DePalma
1 month ago

Hello Ed, thank you for your thoughts and generous donation

Drew kassick
Drew kassick donated $100
1 month ago

Reply from Dan DePalma
1 month ago

Thank you Drew fir your donation. Every penny gets me closer to rebuilding. Especially at these prices.

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