Egypt Covington memorial dedicated at Quirk Park on Aug. 23

A large crowd gathered to hear Chuck Covington and his family dedicate a memorial for Egypt Covington just before the Aug. 23 grand opening of the Van Buren Township Splash Pad in Quirk Park. Egypt’s family and some of her many friends stood together while Covington told of the loving qualities of the daughter he lost.
He read her words which are engraved on the memorial: “So grateful for spring. Although nothing is permanent, we still must not forget to have faith that the flowers will bloom again … they always do.” This is signed “agirlnamedegypt.” Covington had the monument placed in front of the township’s new playscape because Egypt loved to swing. He also had a family picture with her in it on the slide.
He had five red bud trees planted, paid for the landscaping, and was to pay for two benches, but Russell Design – which designed the splash pad area — was so touched by Egypt’s story that it donated one of the benches. Covington arranged for an arborist from Davy Tree Service to watch over the trees. In fact, one tree was ailing earlier in the week and was replaced in time for the ceremony.
Egypt was murdered June 23, 2017 in her VBT home and her killer has yet to be brought to justice.