In a significant development regarding the upcoming Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras parade, New South Wales (NSW) police officers have been requested to refrain from participating this year. This decision follows the recent charge of constable Beau Lamarre-Condon with the murders of Jesse Baird and Luke Davies, prompting organizers to exclude police presence. The couple was killed inside Baird’s Paddington home. Beau Lamarre was Baird’s ex-partner. Against the backdrop of this heartbreaking incident, the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras (SGLMG) board emphasized the community's need for space to mourn the tragic loss of Baird and Davies. Despite acknowledging that some officers are members of the LGBTQ+ community, organizers expressed concern that their involvement in the parade might provoke distress. According to reports, the bodies of Baird, aged 26, and his partner Davies, aged 29, are still missing following their disappearance on February 19. NSW Police Deputy Commissioner David Hudson emphasized that the primary focus of the department remains on finding Jesse and Luke to provide comfort to their families. Former Network 10 TV presenter Baird was fondly recalled by colleagues for his infectious smile that brightened every room. Australian TV presenter Sarah Harris also gave an emotional tribute to Baird during The Project’s broadcast. Baird’s friends and coworkers recalled him once affectionately describing his partner and the Qantas flight attendant Luke as "the one.” #Queer Up The World View