Gipsy, the beloved mascot of the florennes air base, has died, prompting an outpouring of grief and questions about a potential burial, according to a post on Facebook by Evelyne Collet. The news broke on 2025/09/24,leaving personnel at the base and its wider community in mourning.
For decades,Gipsy served as a symbol of camaraderie and spirit for the Florennes air base,representing a connection between the military personnel and the local population. The unexpected passing of the mascot has stirred emotional responses,with some individuals inquiring about memorial arrangements.”We are asked if we are going to make a burial, which is a little surprising,” Collet wrote on her Facebook page. details regarding the cause of death and future commemorations have not yet been released.
