True.
I think the point is that given what they did, and why they deserted (they didnt desert out of cowardice, in fact the complete opposite!), and that whilst other Irishmen supported and even helped the Nazis, they fought them, that over 70 years after the war started, that Ireland should celebrate these men and their heroism and bravery and moral choice. And treat them accordingly.
Its ironic imo that whilst Ireland was essentially founded by terrorists and had for many years men in govt who were guilty of some appalling crimes and were hateful men towards the British and even simply Protestants, that these brave men who deliberately deserted because they wanted to fight evil are pariahs.
Amen, brother!
It is almost impossible for a nation or people to forgive and forget that some of their soldiers who took an oath would desert to fight along side an ancient enemy. The fact that that enemy was fighting an even more evil nation and ideology is essentially immaterial to those who were betrayed.
That’s how real life works. We would be no different most likely.