SPRINGDALE, S.C. — The Town of Springdale has dedicated a park bench and planted a tree to remember 6-year-old Faye Swetlik, a little girl tragically lost earlier this year.
Faye Swetlik went missing after coming home from school back on Monday, February 10. For nearly three full days, there was a frantic effort to find her before she was found dead.
Police say the little girl was taken by her neighbor, who killed her that same day. He later died by suicide.
A heartbroken community remembered Swetlik as a "girl who loved everything and everyone."
Seven months later, the Town of Springdale made her memory a permanent part of the community with a special dedication ceremony. Her family and the community gathered at Felton C. Benton Park for the event.
"Faye lived a bright life with a contagious smile , and was a light in everyone's life," officials said in an invitation to the ceremony. "She enjoyed time on the playground and loved every friend she met."
The public was asked to wear bright colors in honor of Faye, who they say loved all colors and enjoyed dressing up.