Support Retired Deputy to Rebuild After Catastrophic House Fire
Their story
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.
Wall of support
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Reply from Dan DePalma5 months ago
Reply from Dan DePalma5 months agoChris, your generous donation gets me one step closer to accomplishing my rebuild. God bless you and thank you.
Thanks for all you do!
Reply from Dan DePalma5 months agoJoyce Thank you for what you did. Your generous donation helps greatly. God bless you
God bless you. Hoping you can rebuild before too long.
Reply from Dan DePalma5 months agoDoreen, God bless you. Your generous donation gets me one step closed, thank you
Thank you for your service in my beloved Fairfax county Deputy DePalma.
Reply from Dan DePalma5 months agoJeff, I was proud to serve the residents of Fairfax County. Thank you for your generous donation.
Saw the story on NBC 4 Washington on Sunday May 17. Best wishes as you work to rebuild your house and hope you visit a local animal shelter to obtain another pet. Take care.
Reply from Dan DePalma5 months agoLarry, thank you for your generous donation and gracious comment. My kitty was a rescue and when I rebuild I plan to rescue another cat and a dog. God bless you
Good Luck. And thank you for your service to your community
Reply from Dan DePalma5 months agoTim, It was an honor and privilege to serve the my community. Thank you for your donation and god bless you
Reply from Dan DePalma5 months agoStella, thank you for your generous donation. People like you made me proud to serve my community.
Reply from Dan DePalma5 months agoThank you for your donation. Its people like you who make me proud to have served
Reply from Dan DePalma5 months agoMichelle, thank you for your donation. hopefully sooner than later I be back in my home
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