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Freedom II in training to meet the public, fly over Paulson Stadium

Steve Hein makes no promises, but thinks 'Freedom's Flight' will return

New Georgia Southern live mascot Freedom II touches the chin of Georgia Southern Center for Wildlife Education executive director Steve Hein with her beak as he takes questions and gives local media an up-close look on Friday, Nov. 21. - photo by SCOTT BRYANT/staff

Freedom II — New Georgia Southern live mascot Freedom II touches the chin of Georgia Southern Center for Wildlife Education executive director Steve Hein with her beak as he takes questions and gives local media an up-close look on Friday, Nov. 21. - photo by SCOTT BRYANT/staff

After spending 21 years with his beloved bald eagle Freedom, Steve Hein knew the introduction of Freedom II last Saturday at Paulson Stadium would be an emotional evening.