"Ond i mi, y peth pwysicaf oedd dod at ein gilydd i ddangos parch a chariad gan fyfyrwyr, ffrindiau, cydweithwyr a theulu tuag at waddol ei waith a’r effaith bersonol y mae ei fentora, anogaeth, haelioni a’i gefnogaeth wedi’i chael ar gynifer ohonom. Dyma’r ffordd orau i ddweud diolch i Colin am yr hyn mae wedi’i wneud i ni i gyd, y cyfraniad academaidd, gwleidyddol ond hefyd y cyfraniad personol."
"But for me, the most important feature of the gathering was the demonstration of respect and love from students, friends, colleagues and family for his legacy and the personal impact that his mentoring, encouragement, generosity and support has had on many of us. It was the best way to say, thank you to Colin for what you have done for us all, the academic, the political but also the personal contribution."