Deadliest Catch Cornelia Marie Captain Phil Harris Passes Away
Feb 10th, 2010 by admin
Sadly the world lost a great person today…
Capt. Phil Harris, one of the signature personalities that made the reality series “The Deadliest Catch” such a gigantic breakout hit for the Discovery Channel, died Tuesday (February 9) at the age of 53. Harris died of complications from a stroke he suffered on January 29.
“Discovery mourns the loss of dear friend and colleague Captain Phil Harris,” a statement from the channel said. “He was more than someone on our television screen. Phil was a devoted father and loyal friend to all who knew him. We will miss his straightforward honesty, wicked sense of humor and enormous heart. We share our tremendous sadness over this loss with the millions of viewers who followed Phil’s every move.”
Jake and Josh Harris, the captain’s two sons, also issued a statement regarding their father’s passing. “It is with great sadness that we say goodbye to our dad — Capt. Phil Harris. Dad has always been a fighter and continued to be until the end. For us and the crew, he was someone who never backed down. We will remember and celebrate that strength. Thanks to everyone for their thoughts and prayers.”
- Phil Harris (Deadliest Catch)
good night Captain Phil rest easy
My heart goes out to the boys and Phil’s family(immediate and fishing). We have watched the show from the beginning and feel like a part has also been taken away from all of us viewers. May you soar high over the seas and watch your boys Phil.
Our prayer are with Phils family.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the harris family and the cornelia marie as they deal with this tragedy. The world is a little less bright now, but heaven is rejoicing.
Thoughts and prayers go out to the Harris family in this time of grief. Capt. Phil has always been our favorite just because of his no nonsense ways and great attitude. He will be missed by fans and the fans hearts go out to the boys and the rest of his immediate family.
my thoughts and prayers go out to the family. He was always one of my favorites on the show.
To Capt. Phil, we know you will be the brightest star lighting up our northern skys. It’s 2 hours since I found out, and am still crying. It just shows what a big hearted person you were. My heart goes out to Josh and Jake, Cornelia Marie Devlin and the whole ‘crabbing’ crews, please God, keep them safe!
So sad to hear this news.
My heartfelt condolences to his boys, crew, extended family, friends and the viewers and fans of the show. Captain Phil was my favorite to watch and he will be missed so much. My own son’s have followed the show and we’ve all been praying for him – we will continue to pray for his boys and family.
It won’t be the same without Captain Phil… but we’ll continue to support and watch the show.
Our thoughts and Prayers are with the family during this time of sorrow. Deadliest Catch won’t be the same without our Great Captain..
We are terribly sad to hear this news today and our thoughts and Prayers go out to the Harris family.
To the Harris’es, thank you for sharing your wonderful father Capt Phil with us for these past few years so that we could see what a great guy he is for ourselves. He will be missed.
My thoughts and prayers go to the family and to the boat family. My first reaction when I heard of his death was he died doing what he loved the most.
May you soar high Phil knowing you were loved by those who are left behind.
Gone but never forgoten.
We are so sorry to hear of Phil’s passing. What an amazing man! We’ve enjoyed watching the show and Phil’s impact on his kids, employees and other Captains. Our deepist sympathy to all of those around him. He will be missed by all.
He was one of the main captains that made the show. I will miss seeing him on the show. Whoever, gets his chair has a huge spot to fill.
Good bye my friend
till we meet again.
The path we have shared
has seperated us.
You have been taken on
a different path
than I.
Good bye my friend
till we meet again.
May your path end
in the Promise land
that has been prepared
for you.
Good bye my friend.
Brandy R Taylor
So sorry to hear the news of Captain Phil’s passing. He was a big reason I watched the show. It won’t be the same without him. Prayers to your family during this difficult time.
This is such sad news…my thoughts and prayers are with Captain Phil’s family and his colleagues on the Cornelia Marie. He was such a wonderful person and Deadliest Catch will not be the same without him.
My deepest condolences go out to Capt. Phil’s family, both on the land and on the sea. He will be greatly missed. He was a great man who died believing in something he dearly loved. Rest easy Phil, may you soar with the eagles and watch over our boys at sea.
One tough SOB, he was a great character on a great show! He was a fighter and his family will fight with out him.
Just as the mist rises
Then vanishes way down the stream
Phil too has come and then left us
Today it seems like a dream
That he was so much part of our lives
That he lived and loved as we do
Now he has left our hearts and his home
Like the fish that a fisherman threw
Back in the stream to go on its way
And that is what Phil is doing today
To a bright new world, see the sun glitter
As he drifts from sight, though our tears are bitter
We know that he, like the salmon’s leap
Will always be there in our memories deep.
I have only just heard of this very sad news abt Capt Phil, all my love and heartfelt condonlances go out to his 2 great boys Hoh and Jake, his family, friends and all those brave men that put their lives as well as his own life on the line every day to do the job they loved so much.
From all the way over here in Glasgow, Scotland rest in peace Phil and god bless x x
The world lost a great man and an even greater father and fisherman. May he live on in our hearts and the hearts of his loved ones forever.
I apologise it should be Josh my phone mis-printed x
God Bless Capt. Phil I will miss ya. I did to loose my dad but one thing to remember one thing. He will always be inside both of you and always looking down on both of you from Heaven.
May God be with both of you and your families,
Fred Weishaupt
Thoughts and prayers go out to Captain Phil,s sons. We will all miss Captain Phil and please god keep all the other grabbing crew save while they are out at sea.
Phil has his wings now, and he likes them. My heart goes out to the family and dear friends of a good man. We will miss you Phil.
They that go down to the sea in ships, that do business in great waters; These see the works of the LORD, and his wonders in the deep. For he commandeth, and raiseth the stormy wind, which lifteth up the waves thereof. They mount up to the heaven, they go down again to the depths: their soul is melted because of trouble. They reel to and fro, and stagger like a drunken man, and are at their wits’ end. Then they cry unto the LORD in their trouble, and he bringeth them out of their distresses. He maketh the storm a calm, so that the waves thereof are still. Then are they glad because they be quiet; so he bringeth them unto their desired haven. Captain Harris will be Missed . God just hauled in the best pot ever! RIP Phil.Fair winds and following seas Captain.
My condolences to Josh and Jake Harris on the passing of their father, mentor, counselor, and friend. I know that Phil is now watching over them while they carry this heavy sadness on their shoulders.
I have watched the show, even reruns because I enjoyed Captain Phil’s treatment of his son’s, crew and other captain’s. Captain Phil will be truly missed.
Whomever takes over the captain’s chair will have really big shoes to fill.
Captain Phil, may you rest in peace and find that big catch in the sky.
With great saddness, the world of crab fising lost a great person who was fun to watch on the show. He seemed gruff on some of the episodes, but deep down I’m sure he was a very caring and loving person, especially to his family and his crew.
My thoughts and prayers are with everyone who knew, cared and loved him. He will be greatly missed on the show. I’m sure he will be watching over his boys, crew and boat.
I wanted to say how sorry I am of the passing of Captain Phil Harris and I wanted to extend to his sons, Jake and Josh Harris, my deepest sympathies. Captain Harris was a dedicated and hard worker on his boat and didn’t allow any less from his crew. He will be deeply missed on the Deadliest Catch and from the fishing family on the Bering Sea. Rest in peace, Captain Phil!
OOP’s. Typo, should be fishing not fising.
I wanted to convey my sympathy to you and your family. Im from alaska and i know how close a community we are, how we all stick together, i hope that the community comes together in your time of loss for both of you… and your extended family… the world lost a great man, and may we always remember the better times that he shared with all of us, with the whole world watching…
So sorry to hear the news of Captain Phil’s passing. We wish Jake and Josh, family, crew of the Cornelia Marie and colleague’s all the best!
We will miss him on the show!
Phil,you always be in our hearts….we will deaply miss you…..my prayers are with the family, you all have a place in my heart….
Our condolences to the Harris boys on the passing of their father and to the crew of the Cornelia Marie on losing their beloved Captain. Thank you for sharing him with the world through the Deadliest Catch. He will be missed!
Prayers for comfort and peace during this
time of grieving on the loss of your father. It was so evident how much he loved his sons even when he was being “the boss”. God’s mercy and strength be with you and your loved ones.
My sympathy to Josh, Jake, and the entire Harris family. I know from personal expierience the depth of sadness that surrounds you at this time, and my heart goes out to you.
I have watched your show since it’s debut, and your Dad, is, and always has been my fav. When he fell sick a few years ago, I knew then, that everyday you all had together would be a blessing. I know you all took advantage of that. Spending as much time together as our busy lives allow. The memories you built will see you through. Right now, they might bring sadness, at first, but it is those memories that give you strength. help you to make sense of it all, and eventually bring smiles to your faces, and love in your life.
I admire your Father, he was a real man. An honest man. And a rare soul. He will be greatly missed!
“REST BE THINE,”
“SWEET MEMORIES, OURS!”
Candee
Rest in peace dear Captain Phil. You will be truly missed.
Now finale to the shore,
Now land and life finale and farewell,
Now Voyager depart, (much, much for thee is yet in store,)
Often enough hast thou adventur’d o’er the seas,
Cautiously cruising, studying the charts,
Duly again to port and hawser’s tie returning;
But now obey thy cherish’d secret wish,
Embrace thy friends, leave all in order,
To port and hawser’s tie no more returning,
Depart upon thy endless cruise old Sailor.
– Walt Whitman
Rest in Peace Captain…my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
its a sad day to here about Capt phil i hope the familey is holding up
Dear Jake and Josh,
My prayers go out to both of you and Phil’s extended family on the Cornelia Marie. He will be greatly missed! Phil has left us all with great memories of crab fishing and I will miss watching you all together on the show. Stay strong for him during this sad time and remember he is always in your hearts.
I am deeply saddened by the loss of a great man. My heart goes out to his boys and family. I know one thing God must have needed a good crab boat captain more than us. I was concerned when he fell ill. I knew it hurt him to miss the trip when he was told he couldn’t go due to his health. He will be greatly missed Captain Phil Harris and Captain Sig Hansen are and always will be my favorites.
What a sad day…. Jake & Josh, I’m so very sorry that you’ve lost your father. The rest of us feel as though we’ve lost someone special, as well. Thank you for sharing him with us. Everyone knows that God loves a fisherman………
jake and josh sorry for your lost of your father. rest in peace phil.
AAAWWW Damn, I loved watching Phil and the crew, My heart goes out to all his family, friends and fans. You will be missed by all who loved you including me!!! Jake and Josh and the rest of your family, Just remember he is in a better place and will always be watching over you. So you guys better make him proud cause if you don’t you know he will pop you on your head if you don’t
We will miss you Captain Phil , Love to you , your family and the rest of the guys. Sail on in the Big Ship in the Sky.
MAY YOU REST IN PEACE CAPT. PHIL
I hope that everything goes well for the Cornelia Marie crew. My sypathy and thoughts go out to the boys.
The world has lost one damn fine man. Rest in Peace Captain Phil, you will be deeply missed. My thoughts go out to Josh and Jake and the rest of Phil’s family and crew.
I just wanted to tell all the family how sorry I am for their loss. He seemed to be a great man, from what we seen on tv, and an awesome dad. My thoughts and prayers go out to you all,as I know the whole show will miss him.
JTo Jake, Josh, and all of Phil’s extended family-So sorry to hear of your sad news. I’ve lost both my folks in the past two years, so I know what you are feeling. Your Dad was a great guy, who had the ability to entertain with the finest out there, all while doing a hard job. May he rest in peace-God be with you at this sad time. Keep the tradition he has taught you-you will do well. Take care.
OMG…..I’m sooooo sadden by this news of Captian Phil. He was a great man. and I enjoyed watching him on the Deadliest Catch. The show will not be the same without him. My heart goes out to his two sons during this very difficult time. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Rest in Peace Captain Phil, you deserve the very best!!!
to Jake, Josh and all the family and crew our thoughts are with you, he will not be forgotten RIP phil god bless
I just heard the news of Capt. Harris’ passing. I am still stunned as I sit here typing this note. I will grieve his demise for some time to come. As others have said, he was a big reason I watched the show. Hell, he’d even go toe to toe with Capt. Sig Hansen, if he felt like it, and Capt. Hansen is as tough and stubborn as Capt. Harris was. I stand in awe of the men that risk their lives as they do for the seafood that I, and so many others around the globe, enjoy. As durable as I was in my youth, there’s NO way I would’ve ever done a job like theirs for any amount of money. My hat is off to all the captains and their families, especially the loved ones of Capt. Harris. May you now find the wind at your back as you sail the calm and endless seas of the Great Beyond, skipper. There are none would can replace you, because you were one of a kind. R.I.P.
I have to say wondering if he was going to back and then he comes back then this happening its going to crush my heart along with a lot of the fans of the show. He will be missed and remembered by me and my friends who watched the show. R.I.P.
I remember a few years ago he was asked by the make a wish foundation to go and visit a sick kid was dying of cancer, of course Phil went. As Ken said, Phil was one of a kind and who ever takes his place has very big shoes to fill…. I hope the best for you Phil, you will NEVER be forgotten by the deadliest Catch community.
My heart goes out to the whole family of the Phil’s. He seemed to get a great person and really cared for other people. My prayers and thoughts got to the whole family. He is up there and is relaxing and watching everyone work their butts off. You will be in my prayers and prayers for your family. You will be missed and you were a great captain. Phil please R.I.P. and keep a watch over everyone else. I will continue to watch but it will be difficult with you. R.I.P.
I never had the pleasure of meeting or knowing Capt Phil but I always had a connection to the show and feel that I know many mariners like Phil as I was in the US Coast Guard for 24 years. Phil will be sadly missed by his fellow fisherman, family and fans. To Jake and Josh Your dad will be sailing calm seas now. Keep your chins up and continue your careers on the Bearing Sea. It will make you Dad proud. He will always watch over you and so will my fellow brothers in The USCG.
Smooth sailing
CWO4 Steve Gordon
USCG Retired
Josh and Jake, may God hold you in the palm of his hand during this time of grief and sorrow. Your father will be missed by all who stand in aah of what you all do each day. Make him proud in your daily actions and your lust for life.
Let the wind blow to your back.
My heart goes out to everyone who knew this man. Even if I never met him I feel as if someone close and dear to me has died. We will all miss Capt. Phil rest in peace .
To the Harris Family,
My heart goes out to you all. My family enjoyed watching your dad and you boys kick some tail during both of the crab seasons.
May god be with all of you, our hearts and prayers are extended to you. And to Captain Phil you will be missed dearly, and now may you sail the calm skies above looking down on us.
Although I know there are no words I can say to make the loss any easier. My thoughts and prayers are with Captain Phil’s family, friends, and fans.
Thoughts and prayers to the Harris family. I just read the news and am saddened. I will miss seeing him in the captains chair. Love and God Bless
Today the world found out that Captain Phil Harris has passed away and We are all very sad, our love and prayers go out to his two sons Josh and Jake and to his Crew .
Captain Phil, I hope you can smell the sea salt and feel the sun on your face and know all the storms are behind you , smooth sailing Captain Phil.
All Our Love to everyone on Deadliest Catch.
No One Will Be Able to Fill His Captains Chair…
Contessa Goodwin
Wilmington, Ohio
I’m sorry to hear of the loss of someone, who not only was great to watch but seemed to be loved by a lot of people. My condolences to family and friends of Capt. Phil Harris, may you find the strength and be consoled by the outpour of love from all the people in the world who will miss him and wish you all well.
As we heard the news of Capt Phils illines my wife and I had no worries we new the hard shell captain would make it through ! ( I guess god had a different idea) our prayers go out to the boys i know how the lost of your father feels and when your close like his boys were it has to be even harder. Don’t give up guys continue on the boat we as fans all love u guys and will pray each and everyday for u to find the strength to go on. MAY GOD BLESS U ALL.
My husband and I are deeply saddened by the loss of Phil Harris. He was so animated and fun to watch. Our hearts go out to Josh and Jake. May you find peace now that you father is seated with our Father! God Bless.
We will truly miss him!
I am so sorry,, I adored Phil, my Dad passed away a few years ago, the same age as Phil, I saw my Dad in Phil, the smoking, the laugh, the voice, the tatts, his attitude. I just felt like I knew him and he filled a void in my heart ,that my dad left,, For his family, know you are in the hearts and prayers of so many, we watched the boys grow, and even when they were arguing with their Dad their was respect. Make him proud, long live his legacy! RIP my friend, gone to soon!, love rhonda florence ky
blessings to all, Phil led a great life, and left us too soon…
my deepest condolences to his friends and family.
keep looking for crab farts!
to jake and josh
my heart cries with you But watching your dad for all these years he would say stand by each other and be strong You were blessed with this man as a father he was rough when he needed to be but always a Father with his heart opened wide. as i write i see him sitting in that chair looking down at you boys with that proud poppa shit eating grin so when the wind hits you in the face it will be his warm embrace and when the waves hit with a crash hes kicking your ass So fill those shoes proudly for they are big do it TOGETHER
GOD BLESS THIS FAMILY GOOD NIGHT CAPT. PHIL
My deepest sympathy to the family and friends of Captain Phil. Your crew is the best!
How sad!
I loved the show and especially, Captain Phil and his sons. I will miss him greatly.
RIP Captain Phil…
So sorry to hear of captain phil’s passing…. I have been a huge fan of deadliest catch since the first episode.. My thoughts and prayers are with the family, friends and fellow fisherman brothers of Phil Harris…. We all know that captain Phil is already fishin in that great Bering sea in the sky!!!! Rip captain Phil Harris
So sorry to hear about your Dad Josh & Jake and all the family. I remember watching all the shows and actually we got to meet at the Ballard Feast signing.
He will be greatly missed and our prayers are with you and your family.
God Bless the whole family and only time can heal.
My thoughts and prayers go out to the Harris family, the CM crew and friends of Captain Phil. Although I never met him, I feel as though I’ve lost a good friend. God Speed, Phil.
I am deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Captain Phil. My thoughts and prayers go out to Jake and Josh as well as the rest of the Cornelia Marie crew. A heartfelt thank you goes out to Phil and the other Captains. I am a mid level manager with a Fortune 100 company…at the end of the day it was (and still is) nice to come home and live somewhat vicariously through the eyes of the captain and crew. Thank you for that escape.
My heartfelt sympathy goes out to the family of Phil as well as to all his fans. Phil was my favorite captain & I will miss his chainsmoking and his quick foul language wit. He brought humor in a thrilling way to my life as I am sure he did to so many others. Blessings & prays to Josh & Jake as well as to Phil’s fishing family.
Our thoughts and prayers our with you and your family..
Phil-
The show won’t be the same without you. Thank you for providing me with an opportunity to ’see into your life’ and allow me to share in all your joys and frustrations. My prayers go out to all of your family, direct and within the fleet. We all will miss you….
My prayers go out to the family of Capt. Phil. He will be greatly
missed by all. Deadliest Catch was our family night and Phil Harris
added that lil extra spice to the show. From our family to yours, may he sail the many seas in heaven and gain the largest catches. Rest in Peace Captain Harris, Rest in Peace.
as the light goes out on earth for Phil the light for him in hevean shines as bright as the sun
God Bless Capt. Phil. May you Rest In Peace
Phil, what are we going to do without you? To the Harris Family and friends, my sincere condolences to you all. May the Angels look after you Phil. Rest In Peace.
It was so sad to hear the Capt. Phil had died. My girls tease me because I love watching Deadliest Catch. May the Cornelia Marie keep crabbing with Josh and Jake on her. Make your dad proud. He has been in my prayers each night. Now I will put the boys there and ask for God’s love and guidance for them. God bless you Capt. Phil. I’ll keep watching the show, you’ll be sadly missed. Josh and Jake, please know he is in a better place. No longer sick and in pain. Always watching over you.
To the family of Capt Phil Harris our heart felt sorrow is with you guys tonight.
God speed to your father.
Steve Boat Nicks.
another gaurdian to watch over the men at sea. Harris family and friends, relish in the outpouring of sympathy. it is a testament to how far Phil Harris reached peoples lives. in loss comes gain of knowing the true spirit of those lost. R.I.P. Captain…
Jake and Josh,
I would like to send my sorrow and my sadness for the loss of your dad, he was a matter of a fact kinda man. He is the kind of person I loved, I love someone that tells you exactally what they are thinking . , instead of beating bushes. We were all blessed for having him in our lives, for as long as we did. I have ALWAYS wanted to see Alaska, and thanks partly to your dad, I did get to see some of it through (your dads eyes). I wish I could be there, he was just the kind of man that you had to like. My thoughts and prayers are with you all in Alaska (I know you are all family there). I have no idea what I could possibly do to help, but if anyone can think of anything, please e-mail me at chesneesherrie@aol.com.
All My Thoughts and Prayers,
Sherrie W.
i am deepely saddened by the passing of captain phill harris i offer i sincere condolences to the harris boys and every one close to him specially his close friend like sig hanson jonathon hill strand and incliuding andy and the skipper on the wizard keith coburn and every other person close to phiil and thw boys my prayers are with phill and the family . my thorts as well the show has lost a great person and a great bloke he was the best ever i will morne the loss as well as i like watching capt phill on his favourt crab boat doing what he did best sit in his favourt chair the show will never be the same with out phill i hope that jake and josh keep the cornilia mare fishing for time to come and keep the family name in crab fishing to come but right now i feel for jake and josh god bless the boys and the harris family i will surely miss him rip my favourt all time person
can i say to you boys jake and josh that your father is in a better place now he is suffering no more and he is at peace and you boys can say you will all think of him for the rest of your lifes and i know you will never for get your father i know i have been in that spot with both my parents so i know what you boys are feeling and i am thinking of phill and the family god speed phill
02/10/2010
Jake and Josh,
I would like to send my sorrow and my sadness for the loss of your dad, he was a matter of a fact kinda man. He is the kind of person I loved, I love someone that tells you exactally what they are thinking . , instead of beating bushes. We were all blessed for having him in our lives, for as long as we did. I have ALWAYS wanted to see Alaska, and thanks partly to your dad, I did get to see some of it through (your dads eyes). I wish I could be there, he was just the kind of man that you had to like. My thoughts and prayers are with you all in Alaska (I know you are all family there). To the men of the C.M., I am also sorry for you loss as I know you were and still are family. The sea now has another Angel to watch over all our lost friends and family.
All My Thoughts and Prayers,
Deepest Sympathy and Regrets,
Sherrie W.
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God Bless Capt Phil as you enter your final voyage beyond the Bering Sea. Know that your son’s Jake and Josh will always be with you in heart, mind and spirit as well as the crew of the Cornelia Marie, Capt John, Capt Andy, crew of the Time Bandit, Capt Sig, Edgar, crew of the Northwestern, Capt Keith, Capt Monty, crew of the Wizard, Capt Harry, crew of the Incentive, Capt Wad, crew of the Lisa Marie, Capt Wayne, crew of the Trailblazer. Take with you all the love of your good friends and mates for so many years along with all the awesome times you guys shared together. Take with you all the wonderful things that you brought to so many people that didn’t have a clue what Alaskan Fisherman did until you allowed Discovery Channel to come into your world so the rest of us could enjoy it and live it. Thank you so much for sharing your life and know that you will always be loved by your family, good friends and all of your fans for making our lives better because we were able to share part of yours.
No doubt that you and God are going to share some great fisherman tales~
RIP…Phil, we all loved you.
Dear Jake and Josh, We want to express to you how sad we are at hearing of your father’s passing. He was such a special part of the show and his love for you was so evident and added so much to the show. May you be comforted in knowing that our thoughts and prayers surround you and we know that you both will continue to live your lives the way he would want for you : family first,work hard,be men of your word and be there for others. May God Bless you and comfort you now and always.
Josh & Jake, my heart and prayers are with you, your family and the crew of the Cornelia Marie during this difficult time. I was saddened by the news. I am so thankful that you were able to be with him in his final days. Know that you will never be alone as he will always be with you, in your heart and in your memories. He was proud of you both. I hope you will continue his legacy on the Cornelia Marie. Sending you all my love.
What a tremendous loss. My condolences to Captain Phil’s family and loved ones. I pray that he is with the greatest Fisherman of all.
To the family of Captain Phil Harris,
Thank you for sharing him with the rest of the world. I enjoyed watching his smiling face as he talked about his family and a job he loved. He will be missed by all his fans. We can never understand the pain you now feel, but take comfort in knowing that we are all praying for you and want you to know how blessed we all feel having gotten to share just a little peice of him.
God hold you all in his loving arms.
My heart sank to my feet when I saw the news about you Phil. I wish I had never seen that and I wish it wasn’t true, but your sons are going to need your guidance to hold the Cornelia Marie together. So, lead them towards the fart bubbles!
How precious the time, how beautiful the memories. gone but never forgotten. We will miss you Phil. Our thoughts are with the family.
For as many years as i have watched you on t.v. captain Phil I never thought i would see the day where you would leave this earth. You seemed immortal, and today i grieve for you . May you rest in peace. Thank you for everything you have given us.
Gonna miss you big lad, The Cornelia Marie wont be the same without you. My thoughts are with your family and crew, RIP
Jon Millar
we are going to miss ya phil…..
The show (Deadliest Catch) is one of my favorites, and to hear of Phil’s passing is much like loosing a member of my own family. Jake, Josh, your Dad was a fine man, a hard worker, and it was obvious how much he loved you both. You both, along with the rest of the crew on the Cornilia Marie and the rest of the boats, are always in my thoughts and prayers. Bless you all.
Daniel & Deanna ( Belgium )
Heartfelt condolences to Capt. Phil’s family for the loss of their loved one;
Deadliest Catch is my favorite show, EVER. Captain Phil made the show funny, and he was a wonderful father to Josh and Jake. He will be greatly missed, by millions of fans everywhere. My heart goes out to Josh and Jake, your dad was so proud of you. Carry on his tradition, and know that our thoughts and prayers are with you. We love you guys.
Rest in peace Captain Phil you will truly be missed! My thoughts and prayers go out to his family, crew and friends.
I don’t really have the eloquent words as some who have posted, but my heart does go out to you Jake, Josh and the Harris family… Thank you for allowing us to share the adventures you have had. I send you my deepest and very sincere condolences. RIP Capt. Phil Harris.
My heart is broken from hearing about captain phils passing away and I hope that his two sons & family are safe and well and my thoughts are with the family of phil harris god bless and good fishing and stay healthy and dry
My heart is broken from hearing about captain phils passing away and I hope that his two sons & family are safe and well and my thoughts are with the family of phil harris god bless and good fishing and stay healthy and dry…. RIP phil harris
Our hearts are going out to the family in this time for the loss of their father.Reat in peace Captain Phil and keep crabbing in heaven.You will be greatly missed.
God bless you Captain Phil.
My condolences to all of the Harris family, and the guys on the boat.
To a brill Captain and an even better father from one to another. Thank you for the many great years you have given
fans. You will always be in our toughts and. I dont no how i
will tell me seven year old son your biggest fan.
Fergal Byrne. Ireland.
To the crew of the Cornelia Marie and family and friends. We are praying for you in your time of sorrow. You will be missed by all who loved you. The show won’t be the same without you. May you rest in peace and may your boat be filled with crab.
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. Thank you Phil for all the wonderful memories on the show………You will sorely be missed by many……………………….
My deepest sympathy to the Harris Family and crew from the Cornelia Maria. Rest in peace Phil!! May your legacy live on!!
Rest in Peace Capt Phil, you have joined the Water Angels in the Sky! You will be sorely missed and I feel Deadliest Catch will never be the same without you!!!! God bless you and your family!!!!!You were a pleasure to watch!
Our thoughts and prayers goes out to the Harris Family. I know that he love his boys just by watching the show. The deadliest catch is one of my show I love to watch.
I feel like I have lost a family member. You watch these guys and root for them when the fishing is good and get all worked up when it’s bad. You get very concerned when someone gets hurt because you feel mentally close to these guys.
Crab fishing has lost a great man. We have lost a friend. my heart felt prayers go out to Capt. Phil’s family. May he rest in peace.
From one fishing family to another, we are so saddened by the loss of Captain Phil. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Harris family & his friends in the fishing community. We have watched with admiration for the work that these men do. He will be sadly missed by so many. Rest in Peace Captain Phil……………..
Jake and Josh we are so sorry to hear the sad news on your dads passing.We have watched the show from day one your dad taught you all the values in life that a dad should .To be a friend when a friend needs you. How to pull of and to take the best pranks,the day he caught the truck I thought I was going to die laughing.We remember the day he put the pipe on the Northwestern then filled it full of garbage.He should have written a book how to prank your friends,Cornelia Marie style.To be a man of your word,but most of all to work hard to earn your money and to put some away because big things break.We are very proud of you boys and look forward to seeing you on the Cornelia Marie.R.I.P. Phil we will miss you but remember you forever. Jeff and Joyce New Hampshire
We are so sad to hear of Captain Phil’s death. We love the show and Captain Phil was one of our favorites! We love his wicked sense of humor and the way he fathers his boys…he obviously loves them much and wants to grow to be strong independent men. Gosh, we will miss seeing him and hope their is a tribute to him on the show. Our thoughts and prayers go to all who knew him personally as well as to all of us who only knew him on TV, but loved him just as well!
First of all I want to extend my sincere condolences in the loss of your father. I am relatively new to the show, but have fallen in love with it. I was so looking forward to the new season and then I heard of Phil’s passing and it took the wind out of my sails. He was the most colorful character on the show with his steely personality and wit. I still look forward to the new season and hope that they will have a great remembrance of Phil as I know that they in the process of filming right now. Rest in Peace Captain Phil. You will not be forgotten!!!!!
I just want to say i truly am so sad at the passing of Phil, i love the show and have watched it from the start, and u kind of feel like u know them all. So sad for Jake and josh, he was a wonderful dad to them as they were great sons to him, alot of love there.
He really will be missed.
R.I.P Phil
xxxx
We’ve enjoyed the show for a long time, and were saddened to hear the news. Our thoughts and prayers for the family and Cornelia Marie crew. Carry on Josh and Jake!
Josh & Jake, I am sorry to hear about your dad. I lost mine last year and he to was a crusty truthful man. You will be able to keep him in your hearts, the best part is that when you have childern, they will be able to see him. They will see him as the world did. A loving father and teacher. He will be there with you always, in all the things that he taught you. You might not see it as that, but the love showed through to all of use. Take care and God bless you. Phil keep steady and up right.
Jake and josh our hearts and prayers go out to you and your family as you deal with the loss of your father. He was one of the best captains to fish the sea. He will be greatly missed.
The seas lost a great caption.Our prayers are with the Harris family and the crew.God Bless You.
our condolences to Phil’s sons Josh & Jake and family. I’m glad my family had the pleasure of watching him fishing and being a father. it was a great pleasure. He is going to be greatly missed. rest in peace Phil. God bless
God has taken the best crabfisherman this world has ever seen. God bless you and you’re family. Rest in peace
I wish all the best to Jake and Josh, guys you have lost a great man. Also the fishing family has lost a great member. One of the corner stones of the best of the best. I have watched the show since day one and your dad was my favorite one. let him live through you two and you will have no problems and when that ship sails again he will be on it. That you can bank on. wishing you and the crew the best god speed !!!!
I have a disabled son Matthew, he loved watching Capt.Phil and his sons. I wanted to let you know what an impact you made on a little boy who will never be able to fish, he laughed when ever he heard Phils voice! Thank you for that! we will miss you. to the boys and crew, carry on and make him proud!! love and prayers to you!
My thought and prayers are with your family. Phil will be missed. The Cornelia Marie won’t be the same, but will still be my favorite boat. Stay strong Jake and Josh
God Bless you and your family.
Rest in Peace Captain Phil
My very heartfelt sympathy to Captain Phil’s family and friends, especially to his sons, Josh and Jake. You have been blessed with the many memories and shared experiences you have had with your Dad. I hope and pray that those will bring you some comfort in the time that follows. As an avid fan, I would like to say “Thank You Captain Phil”, for all the enjoyment that you have brought to us, the viewers, who felt as though you have been a part of our homes and lives. I will miss you. R.I.P. Captain Phil.
God be with Phil’s boys. You can see on the show they loved their Dad with all of their hearts. You were also loved just as much by so many of your fans. You will be greatly missed.
Deepest sympathy to the Harris boys and family. He was my favorite to watch all the time.
Aloha from Hawaii
Capt. Toki
Just hearing the news has shocked us in our family, Phil was real to us as are all of the fleet. He will be greatly missed by all of us “crab junkies” as we call ourselves. Our hearts and condolences go out to Phil’s family. To the sons, you had a great father, and as much as you miss him, hes with you always.
Rest well Capt. Phil. Even though millions of people did not know you personally they will mourn your passing. We will miss you on Deadliest Catch. Rest well with the angels. We are sure God is holding you in his loving arms and you are finally without pain. We’ll miss you buddy.
Our prayers are with the family as they go through this difficult time. May God provide you with the strength and peace as you go through this time of loss. We enjoyed watching him on Deadliest Catch and the interaction with his sons that he obviously loved. 23rd Psalms
So sad to learn of Phil’s passing my husband was suprised I did not go to the funeral. My heart and prayers are with Josh and Jake and the rest of the crew in this difficult time.
my Deepiest Sympathy and prayers go out to the family .
I will greatly miss phil. God Bless
Jackie Jackson
elkhart Indiana
my Deepiest Sympathy and prayers go out to the family .
I will greatly miss Phil. God Bless
Brenda Woods
Elkhart Indiana
I am a huge fan of “The Deadliest Catch” even tho I am 70 years old. My son is 46 and he enjoys watching it too. We both have watched from the very beginning. Our sympathy to the Harris family. The show will not be the same again. Rest Well, Phil…………..
My thoughts and prayers are with Phil Harris’ family. It deeply sadden me when I heard the news of Phil’s passing. He will be greatly missed on his boat and on the show. Jake and Josh you will be in my prayers everyday. Ask God to help you thru this tough time and he will be there. God Bless you.
Our deepest sympathy to the family and friends of Captain Phil Harris. Although we only knew of him by watching the show, we found the family dynamic between Phil and his sons to always be endearing and interesting. He was obviously a strong and smart individual, and I’m sure Jake and Josh will carry on his legacy. May God bless you Phil on your next journey, you will be dearly missed!
Capt. Phil, Truly an Original…
You are greatly missed…
Never another like you…
Sail Proud and Mighty Cornelia Marie!
My heart and prayers go with you and all your family
and friends….
God Bless you all…..
Dear Josh & Jake,
It has been two days since I heard about Phil’s passing. You two have been so lucky to have had a father who loved you both so much. It will be hard to continue on but you know your Dad would want you to continue working the boat. He gave both of you guys a great lasting legacy, use it well and keep up his work. He will always be watching you. Watching the show and even reading the book, I feel that I was given a small window into your lives. I enjoy the show and will continue to watch. Keep crabbing and remember him. God Bless to both of you and the Cornelia Marie. He will be missed.
When I heard of Capt.Phils passing,I uncovered my bagger,and went on a 20 minute run for Phil.hell with the ice and salt,and 25 degree weather.Puting it in the wind whether a boat or a bike.Gonna miss ya Capt.Phil.
My compasion and love flows out to Captain Phil’s family and friends, I have lost both my parents when they were the same age as Phil, so I can relate to the shock and terrible numbness you must all be feeling, 53 is way too young. Remember him fondly and always with a smile. The brightest stars always shine for the shortest time.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this very sad time! I loved Captain Phil. He will be missed.
I send you this poem.
Don’t Grieve For Me For Now I’m Free
Don’t grieve for me, for now I’m free
I’m following the path God laid for me.
I took His hand when I heard Him call;
I turned my back and left it all.
I could not stay another day,
To laugh, to love, to work or play.
Tasks left undone must stay that way;
I found that place at the close of day.
If my parting has left a void,
Then fill it with remembered joy.
A friendship shared a laugh, a kiss;
Ah yes, these things, I too will miss.
Be not burdened with times of sorrow
I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow.
My life’s been full, I savored much;
Good friends, good times, a loved ones touch.
Perhaps my time seems all to brief;
Don’t lengthen it now with undue grief.
Lift up your heart and share with me,
God wanted me now, He set me free
God Bless you all!
I just saw the news about Cspt Phils passing… As a landlocked newfoundlander I have watched the show since the beginning and the show gave me the boost of the sea I needed. A person like Phil Harris was a rare individual who brought alot of fun and real heart to the world… to his family and all of the people in the fleet my sincere condolesces and my family’s prayers go out to you all… As a nurse I know how hard it is to lose someone but he was doing what he loved with the people he loved.. stay strong to his spirit… calm seas and full traps RIP CAPT PHIL YOU WILL BE MISSED
I just saw the news last night that Phil Harris was gone and could not believe it. Just the other day I had talked to my mom and asked her when Deadliest Catch would be starting soon. Capt. Phil Harris was and always will be one of our favorites, and our hearts go out to the crew of the Cornilia Marie and the rest of the Deadliest Catch family. To Josh and Jake “Do not be discouraged or afraid for I your lord will be with you always” Joshua 1:9. I will tell you both something that someone once told me after I had lost my second grandfather to a heart attack. That he and my other grandfather were were up in heavan swapping tales, playing cards, and sharing a cold one. I’m sure you father is doing much of the same as he watches over you two boys.
May the sun shine on thy face and the wind be at your back, safe journey and blessed be Capt. Phil Harris.
Vicky
Jake & Josh and family,
I was so sorry to hear of your father’s passing. I loved watching all of you on the show and know he loved you both very much. Stay strong and keep up the brave work you love to do.
My heart is breaking for his sons……and for millions of fans.
He certainly has left a great legacy of pure strength, toughness and love to you both.
He has begun a new journey and will be with you again.
So “fair winds and following seas Captain Phil Harris”.
My prayers go out to Phil’s sons, family and friends. I always enjoy watching Phil and his crew every week. I pray his sons and family will get through this tough time in their lives.
We have watched the Deadliest Catch since season 1. Capt. Phil was our favorite captian. Our hearts go out to his sons and his friends. God will be with you.
I have watched Deadliest Catch from the beginning. Capt. Phil was my favorite captain, along with his sons. My heart goes out to his family. Aye, aye Captain…May you rest in peace…
Capt. Phil you will be truly missed..you were one of the good guys and loving father. You are the main reason i love this show. My prayers are with you and your family at this time.
Tee
I was so sad to hear of this loss! Captain Phil was my favorite. Jake and Josh, my heart goes out to you as I lost my dad at the age of 58. I’m 41 so it hit me hard! I will pray for you two of you and know that your dad was something else. I pray you know Jesus as your Lord and Savior and pray His hands carry you during this trying time.
Stacie Layman
Thoughts and prayers to you jake and josh for the loss of your father. The captain is in all of our hearts and thoughts. Keep him in your hearts and he will always be with you. He is guiding and looking out for the two of you……. God Bless you and your family in this hard horrifying time in your life. Just take it day by day and remember all the good times that you had with the captain
My deepest sympathies to Capt. Phil’s family, friends and crew.
My heart goes out to Phils family and friends. From watching the show you could tell what a good man he was. He will always be remembered, even to those who didnt even know him. I am a faithful watcher of the show and I will miss seeing him. His family will be in my prayers.
i will miss you dearly captain phil condolences to the boys
It is with great sadness that I leant of Phils passing. Our prayers go out to Phil’s sons, family and friends. Phil was a larger than life character and has left us with great memories. Josh and Jake, nobody will ever replace him, carry on and make him proud, as proud as he was of the 2 of you.
Marc
Cape Town
I’m so sorry to hear this, we will all greatly miss Phil. Our prayers go out to Phil’s sons, family and friends. We will never forget you Phil.
Georgina
Edmonton
God bless Capt.Phil may you sore like a seagull over sea and land.Keep an eye on your family and fellow sea men. God bless Phil. Jake and Josh stay strong like your father would want you to do. Greg
My deepest sympathy goes out to Captain Phil’s family, crew and friends. My daugther, sister and I love the show. Capt. Phil is in a better place now (with former fishing buddies) and is no longer suffering. Josh and Jake, I hope you guys will take your dad’s place and keep the boat sailing on Deadliest Catch for years to come. He’ll be looking down proudly upon you. RIP Captain Phil.
One never knows when their name will be called. My thoughts and orayers wre with the family and friends. I and my family have been hooked on this show since the begining. This year it will have special meaning and feelings associated with. Rest in peace captain Phil, and thanks for the memories.
Read more: http://www.deadliestcatchtv.com/news/discovery-channel-plans-for-public-memorial-and-tribute-for-captain-phil-harris/comment-page-1/#comment-9485#ixzz0fTIe5TZF
We will Miss you , Greatly, We Loved who you were, and made us Laugh, with your Humor.. You were a Great Guy, and will , Always be Miss when we watch the show…God Bless….
We are all very sorry to hear about the loss of Capt Phil Harris. We well all miss you very much. But, now you will be able to watch your boys and crew. And you will be able to have the last laugh at the other crews when you see the Cornelia Marie get a bigger catch because you are watching over them and guiding their way.
To the boys Josh and Jake our hearts go out to you and your family. Celebrate his live and love for all off you each and every day.
Be safe
our thoughts are with Jake and Josh at this sad time in their lives.You could tell what a good father he was when you watched the show.He was very proud of both boys.But I believe he will be at their sides through their journey of life.Rest in peace Captai Phil.
iam so sorry about Captain Phil’s passing things will not be the same with out him on tv i was watching to show all the time and was hopeing for the new ones all i have to say is keep your heads up on and know that he is with you on the boat know every time you go to port he is there with his dad
I could not believe when i heard the news.
I follow the series for so long now, and Capt. Phill and his boys were one of my favorites ! My thoughts are with his sons, friends and family, what a loss !
Thanks for sharing a lot with us, it was super to watch you do your job.
R.I.P. You will be missed.
Ingrid ( from The Netherlands )
We have just found out that captain phil has passed on. Our deepest sympathy for his family and friends. We loved watching deadliest catch and captain phil and his crew(family) were our favourite . R.I.P captain Phil Harris may there be fair weather, calm seas , and good crab fishing for you in the hereafter . Your loss will be deeply felt.
Josh and Jake , my heart goes out to you both. As I also have lost my father but to lung cancer ,I ask the both of you to please stop smoking , as I feel it may have contributed to his health . I didn’t know your dad, but I can honestly say ” I sure do miss him”. I will be constantly thinking about you both and praying for you to be strong men for your father as well as OUR FATHER in Heaven. I am compiling an assortment of your fathers pictures to put in my shop were I work . again I only knew your father from the show , but I will always remember him and I wil ALWAYS miss him. Brother Tony
Josh and Jake, what a terrible nightmare. You can stand proud of your dad knowing that he was admired by millions of people, watched and loved by every Deadly fan. Such an inspiration to others, noone will ever match him but we are all left with many fantastic memories of him. My heart is with you both. Be strong…. whatever that is.
I’m from Oz and am soo saddened to learn of the passing of one of the greats on the water. Capt Phil Harris was by far my favourite on the high seas with his quick wit and sarcasm and i will always remember him for his chain smoking and energy drinking!!!! Man he cud drink!!! But i have to say no-one loved his boys more than he did and to Jake and Josh and to all their families my thoughts and prayers are with you all.. Its a sad day when u have to say goodbye to a Captain and that he certainly was. He’s with the Angels now and looking down on his boys with new found respect and admiration as they cope with the loss of their Father. May the world be your oyster and may the sun shine upon u boys always.
God speed Captain Sir.
I have such sadness in my heart- we will miss Phil dearly. We felt so close to him, yet never actually met him. He is the same age as my husband, and we have boys about the same age as Jake and Josh- and the father-son relationships were so very similar to my husband and his boys. I think that is why we could relate with Phil, all the time. Our thoughts and prayers are with Phil, Jake, Josh and all of Phil’s family- including his “fishing” family.
As I read some of the other comments, I have tears in my eyes- Phil has touched so many lives!
Phil was such a great man, he will be remembered for years to come- and I know that God has embraced him with open, loving arms. And hey, if you boys ever make it to Colorado, we’d love to have you!!
Phil, You Rock! We miss and love you!
We were so excited that they were showing the Deadliest Catch today untill we saw the bottom of the screen that said Phil had gone on. My deepest sympathy to the boys and the crew. Captain Phil will be really missed on the show and hey he did what he loved best and got his wish, ” Always thought I would die on this boat” Well Phill you got the boat in heaven to Captain now. Sail on!!!!!! We will miss you!!!
I just wanted to tell Phil’s entire family that I have continued to pray that God’s peace will rest on your heavy hearts. To you Josh and Jake…make your father proud by continuing to be the man he was. Right now is the time to pull yourselves up by your bootstraps!
I wanted to add that I certainly hope to continue seeing you guys on Deadliest Catch. My family has enjoyed the glimpse into your lives.
I wish the best to his family and his friends . He died doing what he loved….. God Bless
My deepest sympathies go out to Phil’s family. Phil exemplified what the Deadliest Catch was all about. He will be sorely missed by all fans of the show.
We were saddened to hear of the untimely passing of our favorite Captain. We wish to express our deepest sympathies to Phil’s family and dearest friends. You will be in our thoughts now and in the days to come.
Vale Capt Phil,
We all miss you no end. our prayers are with you and the boys. May your leadership and vision be followed by both Josh and his brother, may they one day be competent to follow in your tracks, whether with Cornelia Marie, or some other boat, and preferably in sister boats with both being skippers.
We will evewr miss your presence, which is with us until we also follow
I just went on-line to find out when the new season start date was and was shocked to learn about Phil’s passing. Boys, I’m so sorry to hear this and know it is real hard on you. He was a jewel on the show and I enjoyed watching his antics and his relationship with the both you. My prayer for you is that eventually the sadness will turn to remembrances of joy. They will in time.
I was saddened when I heard that one of the captains had passed and when I saw which one I was saddened even more. He is a good man and great father. He never played favorites on the boys when I saw the programs. He expected a lot of hard work from them just as much as for himself. He will be greatly missed but will be watching over his boys when they go to see to catch those crabs, so watch your step boys. He will be seated next to GOD in which he will ask to watch over his boys and make them safe. Also he loved that crew like his own so he will also watch over them and pray they get great catches to provide for their families or if not married for themselves. He would not want you to grieve very long but to go catch crabs. GOD bless you all and I am very sorry for your loss.
Sorry for your loss.R.I.P. Captain Phil
We were very saddened to learn of phills passing, We had lived 27 years in the Seattle area and had loved the water and since moving away from the coast Our only connection was watching phill and his two sons on the Deadliest Catch and all the other ship Great Captains and Great Crews . We had tears in our eyes after hearing about Phill Going to Heaven, Our hearts go out to his family and crew of the Cornelia Marie , our prayers go out to jake and josh and the onboard family and all the great fishing crews and friends !God bless you all ! From the Halversons.
Here are official websites for Captain Phil. It would be nice if some of them were added as links to this site.
http://www.captainphilharris.com
http://www.captainsbrew.com
http://www.captainphilharris.com/photogallery
http://www.facebook.com/captainphilharris
http://www.myspace.com/fvcorneliamarie
http://twitter.com/captphilharris
Five of Captain Phils best friends and crab fishing partners gathered together to honor their friend. Present were Captains Rick Quashnick owner of the (Maverick) Derrick Ray new captain of the Cornelia Marie, David Lethin owner of the (Aleutian Ballad), Harry Lewis (Incentive) and Jim Wilson. This is an awesome tribute DVD that will soon be available. Pre-order yours by e-mailing ron@commercialfishermensfestival.com Proceeds will help fund the Commercial Fishermen’s Festival and its signature event, the Captain Phil Harris Highliner Competition.
THINGS WILL NEVER BE THE SAME AGAIN! JAKE & JOSH. I CAN’T IMAGINE WHAT U MUST BE GOING THROUGH. ALL I CAN SAY IS THAT IF U CAN BE HALF AS GOOD A MAN AS DAD, YOU’LL BE GREAT. GOD BLESS PHIL. I’M SURE HE’S WATCHING U SO BE GOOD,OK?
I just heard of this sad news here in Australia, Phil will be missed dearly. We love watching the show and Phil was great. All the best to his family and friends.
He will be missed by family, friends, and devoted fans. He’s crab fishing in smooth seas now…May he rest in peace.
your father will always be watching over you god speed boys
Our sympathies to the Harris Family and the larger crabbing community for the loss of Father, friend and mentor. Captain Phil. Thank you for introducing us to such a colorful “BLOKE”.We will miss him. Calm seas to all.
TO CAPTAIN PHIL, YOU WAS A GREAT PERSON AND FAMILY MAN HERE ON EARTH AND NOW YOU WILL WATCH OVER ALL THE SAILORS WHO TRAVEL THE WATERS YOU HAVE TRAVEL WITH YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS. GOD BLESS YOU AND KEEP YOU ALWAYS. MY PRAYERS WILL BE WITH YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS YOU FISHED WITH. GOD BE WITH YOU NOW CAPTAIN PHIL!!!!!
I grew up watching the show, Captain Phil will be missed. May your soul rest in peace.
My heart sank faster then a ship on the rocks when I learned about Captain Phil and the void that the world will now need to fill. As for Jake and Josh, I know what it is like to lose both parents when they were still young and full of life. I know grief all to well.
What I wish for both of you is to learn to appreciate each other and share what your Father, (aka Captain Phil) taught you about the rough waters that will be ahead, both on the Cornelia Marie and in life. You are the men in the family that will have big shoes to fill and it will take both of you to do that. You will be our next generation to admire. Blessings!
So very sad to hear of the passing of phil, he was a top man,
I hope jake & josh remember all the great things and to thank that they got to spend an awful lot of time with their dad, all precious.
I sincerely wish your family all the very best & i hope you carry on the family tradition, stay well and stay safe
COLIN UK
My sincerest condolences to all of you who worked and loved Phil Harris, he was the real deal & I enjoyed watching him the most. I have total respect for the work you do and am myself a ‘wimp’, I’d never get out in that cold ocean for all the $$$ in the world! And snow to boot? There should not be snow on the ocean …..it’s against my grain!
So the show continutes on, me and numerous friends watch every chance we get, even the reruns! May God be with you. You have taught me a wonder life lesson. ~DS~
HEY MATE ITS A GREAT SHOW AND I LOVE IT. AND SO SO SORRY TO HERE ABOUT THE PASSING OF U PHIL YOU AND SIG ARE MY 2 BEST CAPTINS AND I AM GOIN TO MISS YOU!!!!!!!!! REST IN PEICE
Josh and Jake:
What does not kill us makes us stronger. Josh: You are the man of the family now. Watch over your brother even if he doesn’t think he needs you. Jake: Find a sence of peace and guide your life as Phil would have wanted.
And when life gets you down, just look for the crab farts and keep on fishin”.
Jake and Josh I am very sorry for the loss of your Dad. I love the show and have been a fan for many years. In a way I kind of watched the two of you grow up. I lost my Dad on July 20th 2008 so I can feel your pain. You boys need to work together to get through this. Remember your Dad will always watch over you so make him proud for you both should be. He was a strong man and he raised you to be strong too. So stick together and stay together. My advice to you is this:
When things don’t work out
Don’t just sit and pout
When things aren’t nice
Please take my advice
Pull down your pants
And slide on life’s ice!
Your Dad is at peace now, so make him proud, by being the men he raised, and let your love for each other shine through the clouds.
May your strings be full of crabs and may the sun always shine on your ship. Smooth sailing boys and again you have my deepest sympathy.
Take care,
Dr M
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Here’s to you Phil Harris, My husband and I watched the profram religiously and loved your hard nose attitude. Yet you were honest not only with you crew, but with you sons as well. Let’s hope that with your passing Josh gets the help he needs with his drug addition. Sail on Phil, there is a lot of sea for you to see. God Bless You!
God speed Captain Harris. May you find peace and calm seas. I can’t remember the last time I cried like that for a TV show. Our hearts and prayers go out to his family and friends.
Phil was my favorite on the show. You just knew the first time you saw him that he was an honest and giving person. When he hot mad, it never lasted long, and he was always understanding of the person who had raised his blood pressure. Even though we never met him, he made an impact on our lives by just being himself. Thank you Phil, for being a such a great person. You will be missed!! Jake and Josh: I hope that you can be great men like your Dad was.
So sad to say goodbye to Captin Phil, we all feel like we knew him. He made us laugh and will be remebered and missed dearly. Jake and Josh my heart goes out to you for your loss, you could clearly see how much your Dad loved you both and was beyond proud of you! My thoughts are with you and your family.
i just want to say i will miss Captian Phil. most of all his whole attitude. i loved the fact he spoke his mind & if you didnt like it then thats your problem.he sure put a smile on my face. i hope josh & jake carry on the crab fishing legacy. my heart goes out to not just the family & friends but the entire fleet.he will be dearly missed. we love you Phil!
EVERYONE’S FRIEND
Those who were privileged to know Captain Phil
Knew that his style, was keeping it real
If he didn’t like you, you’d know right away
He would just simply, have nothing to say
His first love was the Cornelia Marie
But his heart belonged to his boys and the sea
Birdhouses, corvettes, and Harleys, of course
And he sure liked the ladies, after divorce
He made funny faces, all of the time
Captain Phil’s laugh, was one of a kind
Who can forget his favorite drink
Duck Farts made him, forget to think
He loved his cigarettes, and going bare foot
Nervous or excited, his leg always shook
A man of honor, from beginning to end
He’ll always be remembered as everyone’s friend
by: ct 7/2010
you and your boys made me wish i was there with you on the cornielia marie rest in peace captin Phil Harris
what a great show and wow to be able to go to work and spend time with your boys R I P captain