A chara, - The National Graves Association is the proud custodian of the Sean Russell memorial.
Sean Russell was not a fascist. He was a dedicated Irish Republican up to the time of his death. He was not responsible for the policies of the German Government. It was only after the collapse of Germany in May 1945 that the full truth of the holocaust became known to the world.
In seeking German help to free his country, Russell, like Connolly and Pearse, sought only to serve Ireland - not King, nor Kaiser, or indeed Hitler. Russell was a worthy successor of Tone and Casement. - Is mise,
MATT DOYLE, National Graves Association, Dame Street, Dublin 2.