Luke Davies' brother's emotional farewell to the flight attendant allegedly ... trends now
Family and friends are arriving at the funeral of Qantas flight attendant Luke Davies after was allegedly murdered alongside partner Jesse Baird by a NSW Police officer, with his brother John telling the assembled his sibling was taken 'too soon'.
Police allege Constable Beau Lamarre-Condon killed Mr Davies, 29, and Mr Baird, 26, at the latter's terrace house in Paddington in Sydney's east on February 19.
A memorial service for Mr Davies is due to begin in a matter of minutes at local park in the Brisbane suburb of New Farm, where Mr Davies previously had resided.
Hundreds of loved ones are flocking to the park, many wearing white in honour of Mr Davies.
Two large screens outside the park's rotunda are showcasing photos of Mr Davies, along with a floral tribute of sunflowers.
'I will go on forever trying to forever be like you… you were taken from us far too soon,' his brother John said.
Luke Davies and Jesse Baird were allegedly murdered by former NSW Police officer Beau-Lamarre-Condon at Mr Baird's Paddington home in February. Picture: Supplied / Instagram
The mother of Luke Davies (centre) with family and friends during the memorial service for Luke Davies at New Farm Park in Brisbane
A crowd of loved ones attend the funeral of Luke Davies. Picture: Supplied
Claire Horsfield, a close friend of Mr Davies who met him through mutual friends, said today marked a celebration of his life.
She said she was surprised at the sheer number of people attending.
'It shows the impact he had: he was just one person but everyone has been brought here today,' Ms Horsfield said.
'It's a sad moment but it's one we want to cherish.'
A reception is expected to be held at the nearby at the nearby Powerhouse Museum after the memorial, which comes after widespread grief over the couple's death.
National airline Qantas paid tribute to Mr Davies at Sydney's Mardi Gras parade in March, with the nose cone
