It is with great sadness that we note the passing of our dear friend and Rotarian Jesse W. Devlyn of Mexico. After fighting a long and courageous battle with cancer, Jesse died on Friday, August 25th, 2011, at his home in Mexico City surrounded by his family.

Nearly since the inception of Wheelchair Foundation, an alliance was formed with Fondo Unido Rotario of Mexico, which was established by Frank Devlyn. Jesse, besides managing Devlyn Optical with his brothers, and being Rotary Past District Governor of District 4170, also held a prominent role at Fondo Unido Rotario.

We had the pleasure to start collaborating with him very closely from 2003 on, and he quickly won the admiration of anyone who worked with him. He was loved because he was a true friend, a partner one could always rely on, a partner who was ready to help when problems arose, and he was fair, compassionate and generous.

We miss him and will always remember how, through his good deeds, thousands were blessed with mobility and hope.