Below Deck star Captain Lee Rosbach is mourning the death of his son.
The mariner/reality persona shared a touching tribute to son Joshua via Instagram on Monday, a week after his passing on July 22.
In the tribute, Lee said substance addiction lead to 42-year-old Joshua's tragic end, writing 'After a twenty year struggle, he finally succumbed to the demons he fought so long and so hard.'
Grief stricken: Below Deck's Captain Lee Rosbach is mourning the loss of his son Joshua, who recently passed away at the age of 42
The smiling shot of Joshua was paired with a sobering caption about addiction.
'This past Saturday, my beloved wife Mary Anne and I laid our youngest son, Joshua Lee Rosbach to rest. After a twenty year struggle, he finally succumbed to the demons he fought so long and so hard,' the captain wrote.
'Addiction is an insidious disease that knows no social status or geographic boundaries. Whether you live in a 10,000 sq ft mansion or a double wide trailer, the path of death, destruction and devastation it leaves remains the same.
'We loved Josh unconditionally and were proud of the man he had become in spite of his problems. There was no one i ever knew who gave more of himself to those in his life. He loved with all his being without expecting anything in return. We both feel a hole in our souls that will never be filled.'
Struggles: In the tribute, Lee seemed to suggest that substance addiction lead to 42-year-old Joshua's tragic end, writing 'After a twenty year struggle, he finally succumbed to the demons he fought so long and so hard'
Take care: The Captain finished by telling readers to take care of themselves, writing: 'So my message to those of you who are fighting this disease, find a way to get help no matter what'
The Captain finished by telling readers to take care of themselves, writing: 'So my message to those of you who are fighting this disease, find a way to get help no matter what.
'For those of you who have a friend, family member, son, or daughter who's struggling, do what ever it takes to get them the help they need. Be kind and loving, and try to enjoy every second you have with them. Do not pray for our son, but please take care of your children and friends who may need it, as it isn’t too late for them.'
The Rosbachs also set up a memorial page for their son, where they included a 41 minute memorial video which shared moments from throughout his life.
Kind hearted: The family described Joshua as a 'gentle and kind soul' who 'never met a stranger' in his life
A mariner: Following in his father's footsteps, Joshua had a passion for the ocean
An accompanying message described Joshua as a 'gentle and kind soul' who 'never met a stranger' in his life.
Following in his father's footsteps, Joshua had a passion for the ocean.
Because of his love for animals the family has requested people to donate to the Humane Society of Broward County in lieu of flowers.
Joshua is survived by his parents, Harold Lee and Mary Anne Rosbach; his sister, Sherri Ryan; his brothers and sisters-in-law, Glen and Sherry Ryan, Sean Rosbach and Eric and Sarah Rosbach; his nieces and nephews, Weston Rosbach, Breanna Ryan, Taylor Ryan, Riley McKeough, Cody McKeough, Anne Marie Rosbach, Madelyn Rosbach and Casey Rosbach; numerous aunts uncles and cousins.
In his honor: Because of his love for animals the family has requested people to donate to the Humane Society of Broward County in lieu of flowers
