Bob Saget died on January 9, 2022, and his death has greatly impacted his family and friends.

His Full House co-star and dear friend, John Stamos, took to Instagram to honor Saget on what would have been his birthday on May 17. He shared just how much he misses his pal.

The black-and-white photo shows the Full House cast posing together, including the Olsen twins.

In the caption, Stamos made an emotional tribute to Saget, noting how they had all come together for his funeral and how his absence was deeply felt by all those present.

“Happy Birthday Bob,” the caption reads. “This was taken as we gathered for his funeral. Though Bob wasn’t there physically, his spirit was unmistakably present, wrapping us in warmth and shared memories that drew both laughter and tears.”

John Stamos Honors The Late Bob Saget

Further in the caption, John Stamos spoke about the impact the funeral had on himself and the rest of the Full House cast. “That day, each of us felt the weight of his absence and the strength of the bond he nurtured among us,” he wrote. “Bob was the heart of our Full House family. His legacy of kindness and compassion was evident in the faces around me, (on Dumbo) in the gentle ways we supported one another, echoing the love he always extended. We celebrated a life that was a true gift to us all.”

Stamos ended the caption by reminding everyone how Saget’s presence and memory remain with them. “Bob, you are with us in every joke we share and every hug we give. Rest in peace, dear friend. Your family misses you more than words can say,” he wrote.

Fans have reacted to the photo, and the comments on the post are filled with emotion as people reflect on their own memories of the actor. “Full House is like my safe space, it’s like a warm hug, it was like I can sense how it will feel if I ever got to hug Bob Saget, it crushes my soul that when I started watching Full House last year I got the news that he was not more I cried so much while watching the show, but true angles were meant to be taken away soon ily all so much,” a fan shared. Other comments on the post include, “Omg the best cast photo fans could ever ask for! I predict every tabloid will have this,” and “Bob was so wonderful, his part as Danny was so so so joyful and made my childhood so special.”

Fans React To John Stamos’ Post About Bob Saget

Fans are also exceptionally happy to see Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen make an appearance in the picture. “That the Olsens are in this pic. I know how private they are, and they earned it. Such a great photo,” a fan wrote. Another shared similar thoughts, writing, “Seeing the Olsen twins with y’all means so much. Whew! Big tears. Full House had such an impact on me. A safe space during some hard days.”

An Instagram user also reflected on Saget’s relationship with the twins and how their attendance at his funeral speaks volumes about their relationship. “So moving it shows that Mary-Kate and Ashely did have close relationship with Bob Saget, too,” they wrote.