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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Rex Rockhill
Rex Rockhill donated $100
1 month ago

Reply from Dan DePalma
1 month ago

Rex, Thankyou for your generous donation. I’m just so overwhelmed form everyones generosity. Again, thank you

kenny haines
kenny haines donated $100

hi Danny sure sorry to hear the news. so thankful you are ok though. Bobby and myself will help you with the clean up or getting materials or what ever. just give me or Bobby a call. keep looking up GOD bless

1 month ago

Reply from Dan DePalma
1 month ago

Hey Kenny, thanks for the gererous donation and the offer to help. I may need it for materials. again, thank you

Anonymous
Anonymous donated $20
1 month ago

Reply from Dan DePalma
1 month ago

Thank you for the donation. Every donayion is greatly appreciated

Brian Johnston
Brian Johnston donated $50

Prayers to Dan and his family 🙏🏻

1 month ago

Reply from Dan DePalma
1 month ago

Brian, thank you for the donation and the thought. I can definitely use all the prayers I can get

Jim Horvath
Jim Horvath donated $100

Best of luck in your re-build. Jim

1 month ago

Reply from Dan DePalma
1 month ago

Thank you Jim, the debris. removal in underway. thanks to all of you and your generous donations.

Daniel Pierce
Daniel Pierce donated $100
1 month ago

Reply from Dan DePalma
1 month ago

Hey, big Danny Pierce. How have you been. Hope retirement is treating you well. Thank you so much for your gererous donation. Every donation gets me closer to rebuilding. Again, thenk you

Melissa Martin
Melissa Martin donated $50

Hi Dan. I remember you from the courthouse from years ago. I am so sorry about the awful fire especially that you lost a beloved pet since they are truly family. Thank heaven you are ok and can rebuild. Take care. All the best, Melissa

1 month ago

Reply from Dan DePalma
1 month ago

Hey Melissa, of course I remember you. Those were the good old days. Thank you for the donation and your thoughts. Ps I just recently acquired Karen’s Telephone number. I plan on texting her so we can all set up a lunch date to reminisce.

Philip Lynch
Philip Lynch donated $43
1 month ago

Reply from Dan DePalma
1 month ago

Phillip thank you so very much for your generous donation. god belss you!!!

David Godwin
David Godwin donated $100

Hope this helps. I’m living in Winchester now. Let me know if I can help. I have tools and a truck! Let me take you out to lunch.

1 month ago

Reply from Dan DePalma
1 month ago

Thanks so much for the donation every penny helps and will be well spent rebuilding my house. P.S., I’m italian, so we never turn down a good meal. definitely

Jennifer Milburn
Jennifer Milburn donated $50
1 month ago

Reply from Dan DePalma
1 month ago

jennifer, thank you for your generous donation. This means so much to me.

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