Today, we lost a beloved friend and a symbol of our nation: Freedom the eagle passed away at age 21. Freedom was the live mascot of my Alma Mater Georgia Southern for the last 20 years and we ...

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STATESBORO, Ga. — Georgia Southern University’s live bald eagle mascot, “Freedom,” has died. The university announced that Freedom died on Saturday.

STATESBORO, Ga. — Georgia Southern University is mourning the loss of Freedom, its beloved live bald eagle mascot who inspired the school for over two decades. The university announced Freedom ...

Georgia Southern's live eagle mascot, Freedom, has passed away after 20 years as the school's beloved mascot, the school announced Saturday. "It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of ...