Coolnasenbaer recalled on the Day of German Unity that he had left his homeland in early September 1990 at the age of 16 with two bags. He had set off for the southwest of the Federal Republic without knowing where his path would lead him. He wrote that only October 3rd had given him certainty about German unity. The move had been a personal departure into freedom for him, which had opened up new possibilities. Looking back, he expressed gratitude for being able to shape his life himself. At the same time, Coolnasenbaer emphasized that freedom should not be taken for granted. People must stand up for it and also defend the freedom of others, he wrote. For him, therefore, October 3rd is a day of joy, remembrance, and obligation. #Einheit #Freiheit #Erinnerungen (translated)
