Father’s Day is a time for celebration, gratitude, and reflection. But for many, it’s also a day marked by remembrance. Fred Roggin shared a personal story on Friday’s show, recalling the loss of his own father at just 13 years old.
“It was hard, but in time I came to realize he’s always with me, even though I can’t see him,” Fred said. “On Mother’s or Father’s Day, we get a chance to say thank you. So make sure you take that opportunity this Sunday.”
Doug and Jamie Baker also joined in to reflect. Doug lightened the mood with a few favorite dad jokes—ones his daughter still remembers from childhood. “Did you hear about the restaurant on the moon? No food, no atmosphere,” he quipped. Another? “What do you call two monkeys sharing an Amazon account? Prime-mates.”
Jamie, meanwhile, opened up about losing her father five years ago—on Friday the 13th. “He was so funny, so stylish. The life of the party,” she said. “We fought sometimes, but I miss him so much.”
Doug also shared his fondest memory: monthly trips to LAX with his father to watch planes take off and land. “It was just fascinating to me. To this day, I’ve not lost my love of doing that.”
Fred wrapped the segment with a heartfelt message: “Even when they’re gone, they’re always with us. You carry them in your heart.”
This Father’s Day, whether you’re celebrating with your dad or holding him in memory, it’s a reminder to say the words that matter most: thank you.
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By: NBC Palm Springs
June 15, 2025
