Robin Roberts supported by Amber Laign during rare on-air appearance

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Robin Roberts felt the love of not only her co-stars on a very special Thursday morning, but also someone very special to her as she celebrated a milestone achievement.MORE: Robin Roberts celebrates monumental milestone on GMA and fans are in disbeliefThe TV personality was celebrated for her 20 incredible years with Good Morning America, being treated to an entire morning of uplifting messages and incredible tributes.VIDEO: Robin Roberts marks incredible career milestone on GMAHowever, nothing proved to be more important for Robin than having the loving support of her partner of 17 years Amber Laign with her.In a pivotal moment of the commemoration, the GMA stars revealed that Robin was being honored in a particularly tremendous way, with a plaque featuring her name on the grounds of Times Square outside the studio.MORE: Michael Strahan's sweet message of support for friend and co-star Robin RobertsAs they unveiled it to her, she immediately got emotional, trying to fight back tears as everyone around her clapped and cheered.She even recalled the emotional moment she found out that very spot that the show was number one in the ratings, even incredulously asking her co-hosts: "Is that really staying?"A post shared by Good Morning America (@goodmorningamerica)Robin was supported by Amber and her co-stars for her anniversary celebrationRobin then motioned off camera saying: "Can I bring in someone special, sweet Amber [is here]," as her partner walked in and embraced her."I saw, oh my goodness," she reacted, to which Robin responded: "She's been with me for 17 of the 20 years I've been here," continuing to hold back tears.MORE: Robin Roberts talks working from home woes with partner Amber LaignMORE: David Muir returns to.