Having lost his vision Rustom Merwanji Alpaiwala pioneered efforts to alleviate the condition of the visually impaired in India
Capt Hormazdiar J. M. Desai
"Discerning and courageous leader who has labored diligently and ceaselessly in the service of his blind colleagues in the far corners of the world, whose steadfast faith, selfless, devotional, wise counsel have enabled many thousands of blind persons to take their rightful place in the busy stream of life. A true and faithful friend, in tribute to your many years of devoted and faithful service to our common cause the world over, and deeply mindful of the affection and esteem in which you are held throughout our profession, we do now, in grateful acknowledgement confer upon you the honorary life......