'Today' fans send best wishes to Al Roker's son Nick as NBC host and wife Deborah Roberts drop him off at college

NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK: ‘Today’ meteorologist Al Roker recently shared an adorable snap of himself with his wife Deborah Roberts and son Nick as the couple dropped the young man at college for his sophomore year.

Nick had been staying with his family in their hometown for a few months now and enjoying his dad’s delicious cuisine. However, it was time for him to move back and continue with college.

The NBC host also celebrated his 69th birthday over the weekend. After having an intimate celebration, Roker and Roberts dropped Nick at college, and ‘Today’ fans didn’t hold back from sending him uplifting messages.

Al Roker's emotional moment

Sunday, August 20, marked Al Roker’s huge milestone alongside an emotional moment as he sent off his son Nick to college.

Back on Friday, Roker’s co-host Craig Melvin revealed on the show about his upcoming big weekend as it was his birthday and the beginning of Nick’s continued college journey.

Roker took to his Instagram to share a sweet picture of himself with Nick and Deborah Roberts. The three of them gave a broad smile and looked tired. The picture was taken from Nick’s hostel and they were in casual attire.

Roker captioned the post, “Back to the #emptynest after dropping our young man at college for a sophomore year.”

Fans wish Al Roker’s son ‘all the best’

Al Roker's fans took to social media to send uplifting messages to his son Nick as he embarked on his college journey.

Fans flooded the comments section with well-wishes, love, and encouragement, creating a supportive virtual community around the Roker family during this significant transition.

One fan commented, “Have a wonderful school year, Nick!❤️❤️”, and another said, “Enjoy your sophomore year Nick...it goes soooo quickly...”

A fan added, “Proud parents. He’s a great young man. I hope your year is wonderful ?” Someone else said, “Always a long ride home for the parents! Have a great year Nick!??.”

Some fans noted Roker cooked amazing dishes for Nick every day. One said, “He’s gonna miss those breakfasts!” while another questioned, “Oh who’s going to cook his breakfast ?”.