Michael Strahan shares story of support from GMA co-star that leaves her in tears

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Michael Strahan was an important part of the incredible celebration that took place on Times Square on Thursday morning for co-star Robin Roberts.MORE: Michael Strahan's daughter makes runway debut – and he's so proud!He joined in with the ABC cast to celebrate 20 years of Robin on Good Morning America, and also was part of a series of tribute messages for the TV personality.VIDEO: GMA's Robin Roberts and Michael Strahan are friendship goalsHe even made Robin emotional when he relayed the story of how she supported him when he first joined the morning news show."I was feeling overwhelmed," he mentioned as he opened up about his early days on GMA. "And we were some place together, and she looked at me and she just said 'you belong here.'"MORE: Michael Strahan's sweet message of support for friend and co-star Robin RobertsHe continued: "'You belong here and don't you forget that.' And she doesn't realize how forever indebted I am to her with just those few words in that one crucial moment in that life.""And I am so thankful for her, because I know that I'm not here without her."A post shared by Good Morning America (@goodmorningamerica)Michael and others paid an emotional tribute to RobinThe testimonial left an already emotional Robin in tears as she choked up and grabbed on to Michael's hand as he sat next to her for support.He also talked earlier in the segment about what his working relationship with Robin was like, how they'd always love to have a good time together and their penchant for breaking out into song and dance.MORE: Michael Strahan sparks concern with new videoMORE: Michael Strahan has fans in stitches as he shares new video from his home in New YorkMichael also opened up about her impact on the team,.