When many delegates, including young ones, approached him after the convention to thank him for his cooperation over the years and to wish him well during his retirement, he broke down in tears.
Kui pärast konventi tulid tema juurde paljud delegaadid, sealhulgas ka lapsed, et tänada teda koostöö eest viimastel aastatel ja soovida talle head pensionipõlve, hakkas ta nutma.