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Campaigner and MBE recipient pushes for Milton Keynes' first dedicated Covid memorial
Overview
Deborah Lewis, founder of COVID19 Families UK and an MBE recipient, is campaigning for Milton Keynes' first permanent memorial garden dedicated to those who died during the coronavirus pandemic. Lewis argues that the existing Covid-19 memorial pillar at the MK Rose in Campbell Park is unsuitable for quiet reflection due to surrounding events and its location. While The Parks Trust defended the MK Rose pillar and highlighted other green spaces, Lewis remains committed to establishing a dedicated memorial featuring a bench, trees, and yellow flowers.
Key points
- Deborah Lewis, founder of COVID19 Families UK and an MBE recipient, is campaigning for a permanent Covid memorial garden in Milton Keynes.
- Lewis argues that the current memorial pillar at the MK Rose in Campbell Park is too close to public events and does not allow for quiet reflection.
- The Parks Trust stated that the MK Rose pillar serves as a permanent commemoration and noted that other peaceful reflection spaces exist across Milton Keynes' green spaces.
- Lewis envisions a dedicated memorial space featuring a bench, trees, and yellow flowers, ideally at Willen Lake or Emberton Park.
- Milton Keynes mayor Paul Trendall is reportedly supporting Lewis's efforts to work with Emberton Park.