Posted on February 6, 2010 - by Morgan Howard
Capt. Phil makes progress toward recovery
Capt. Phil was talking to friends and family today; showing his greatest progress since he suffered a massive stroke one week ago. It’s been a long and difficult week for friends and family as Phil was medivaced from St. Paul Island and under went surgery.
Capt. Phil’s sons Josh and Jake have been at this hospital and continue to stay by their father’s side. Some Bering Sea fishermen have also come by to pay Phil a visit.
Meanwhile, the F/V Cornelia Marie has been back fishing for Opilios. The season has really just begun, so there’s much more fishing to do.
Great folks from around the world have sent their messages of encouragement and get-well soon greetings – for this, we will always be thankful. Many cards have been sent and they will all get to Phil as he recovers.
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Pamela Vale said:
Praying for you and your family. Get well real soon!
Hugs and God Bless sent all the way from Texas!
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Tacita Morrison said:
Glad to hear you’re improving, Captain. Take care of yourself. Prayers coming your way from Wisconsin.
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Marty Reeh said:
Get well Phil. We can’t do without you here on this planet. Where else do we get words of wisdom like, “now you know why lions kill their young”?
Just remember this: you know that you’re over the hill when your mind makes a promise that your body can’t fill. And I can’t see that happening to you.
Time loves a hero–be well. This crazy lady writing this sends you healing, love, and all her best!
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Mary said:
Our hearts and prayers go out to you and your family. Get well soon.
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barbara said:
prayers do get answered if you believe.a smooth sea never made a skillful mariner. this makes sense to me. phil get well real soon and i will keep you in my prayers.wishing you and your family the best of luck.
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Lori Lien said:
Glad to hear Phil is doing well, love him and love the show, but Phil you’ve got to quit smoking dude. Take care & hurry back.
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Stephie said:
Hope you’re getting better by the minute Phil! You’re in my thoughts. Take care.
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Capt. Jeremy Kangas said:
Been a huge fan of the show and admire the great family that you have. Best of luck on a speedy recovery and a healthy future. You are an inspiration to many all over the world. God Bless,
Capt. Jeremy
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Dolinski said:
I am sincerely happy that you were able to move a stroke and is recovering!
Hugs and God Bless sent all the way from EU/Moldavia/Chisinau!
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Kathie said:
We are all praying for you Capt. Phil, to make a full and speedy recovery. We know you can do it, with all the family and friends pulling for you. We all have an in with God, you should know that by now!
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Lori Thomason said:
Get well soon,Captain, we need you and your kids need you. Thank you for your words of wisdom, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
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moshe bron said:
Get well soon captain phil.your one of the FEW real tough guys on tv these days your not just entertainment anymore your a true role model and hero to a lot of people
Best of wishes
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Gale Sheldon said:
Get well soon Captain Phil and give up the damn smokes!
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Cynthia Schlueter said:
Glad to hear you are doing well. May you continue to do well on your journey to recovery. My prayers are with you and your family.
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M. Reid said:
We wish and pray for the best in your recovery. You could never imagine the enjoyment (along with fears) you have given us on Deadliest Catch. That determination you use at sea will get you through this. This message comes from New Hampshire
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M. Reid said:
Again, God speed
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Sue Bradley said:
Hi Phil. I am sort of a neighbor of yours. I live in Mukilteo, Wa and I am praying for you and your family! GET BETTER SOON! Much good thought’s and feelings coming your way!
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Connie said:
Phil, just want you to know we are sending lots of prayers your way from Maine. Get well soon my friend.
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Rebecca Casey said:
Soooo glad to hear things are getting better, heading in the rght direction to recovery! Keep going, it will be hard but you and your boys are strong, plus you have all of us to support and motivate you as well!!! Lots of prayers and love sent your way, Rebecca
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Steve & Deanna said:
Hey Phil, Sending you best wishes for a speedy recovery! When you’re up and about, LIVE LIFE TO THE FULLEST! Do whatever makes YOU happy, & don’t worry about anything else. The boys are old enough and experienced enough to take care of things on the boat. You need to concentrate on YOU! Get well, have fun and enjoy all of the things life has to offer.
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Kelley said:
Capt. Phil hope you are feeling better. Need you back for sure. Miss you on the show, you are one tough dud and I know you will do well in your recovery. Good luck and my prayers are with you.
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February 10, 2010
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Kathy Cowie said:
You and your sons are on our minds and in our prayers everyday Phill. Get well soon.
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Austin said:
Our prayers are with you and your family …
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midbc said:
R.I.P Captain Phil you will be sadly missed and crab fishing just won’t be the same without ya
my heart goes out to his sons and crew
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Sandy Scott said:
crap. My heart goes out to the family and crew. RIP Phil, as you motor on down the road…
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LeAnne aka feather said:
Capt Phil and Family, Chpt. Phil you are one mighty tough Man! congrats on your progress, and i know you have a tough road ahead.. but i know you got it made!!! i am a tempral Aneurysm servivor,so hang in there and keep the faith!!! never give up,& ALWAYS stand your ground!! i will prey and call on your arch angels to watch over and protect you! Be Well,and go in peace my new friend!
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Kriss said:
I just heard the news, im sorry for your loss Rest in Piece Phil, you will be missed.
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Willmore said:
Rest in Peace, Phil.
You will be dearly missed. No words can allay the sorrow in the hearts of the Harris family, but I hope that his loved ones can find some comfort in the knowledge that he was loved and respected by a great many people.
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Toetag said:
Godspeed, captain.
Josh and Jake, if your father was half the person that we have learned to admire and respect from watching the show, you both were truly blessed to have called him “dad”.
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Jenn Miller said:
To all Josh, Jake…the Cornelia Marie crew and friends of Captain Phil…I truly saddened to hear about his passing…the Bering Sea won’t be the same without Capt. Phil…my thoughts and prayers are with you all…Love ya Phil
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Ryan said:
R.I.P Phil. He has passed away guys. It’s on TMZ.com. So sad. Man this sucks. R.I.P Phil. Love ya man.
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SEAN STEEN said:
R.I.P. Capt Phil. You will be greatly missed!! My condolences to the family and crew> God Bless.
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Joshua McClain said:
Rest in Peace. You were a great person, father, and captain. You will be missed by millions.
I wish the best to the family. I understand your in pain over your loss, but please know that you are not alone.
~ Joshua B. McClain
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Angel Rod said:
R.I.P Phil.
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Jason said:
I can’t belive I just read the news of Phil’s passing. I’m stunned.
Thoughts and prayers with Jake & Josh and the whole CM family.
Wow….
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Dianne Herrera said:
R.I.P God bless you and keep you in his arms. You will be missed by literally millions, but your family will miss you the most. Jake and Josh, I know from first hand experience what it is like to loose your dad. But keep in mind no matter what. HE LOVED YOU. My family will keep you all in our thoughts and prayers.
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Bonnieblue said:
What the heck happened to him? He was getting better! How can this be? Just can’t get my mind around this….
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Dianne Herrera said:
I got a Tweet from Sig then I went to the Discovery web site and there it was. But no real details.
R.I.P. Captian Phil
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Randy Schiera said:
To Josh, Jake, the Harrison family and friend/crew of Capt. Phil,
May your sorrows be eased knowing that your memories keep him alive. Many will miss him, none more than you and your family.
My heartfelt sympathy to all of you.
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Tom Mason said:
Just heard of his passing, he will be sorely missed. RIP Capt. Phil
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Laura & Ed Ness said:
Our hearts go out to Capt. Phil’s family, friends and the crew of the Cornelia Marie. We were so very sorry to hear of Capt. Phil’s passing. What an honor it has been watching him on Deadliest Catch. His sense of humor was appreciated and will be greatly missed. God Bless those who are left behind to mourn his passing.
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BoaterBob said:
Rest in Pease Phil.
Thank you for being able to share with us what your life was like.You were a great person and would have loved to meet you in person.The Discovery Channel really made us feal as if we were a part of everything and your family should be very proud of all that you have done.You did well raising the boys and they have shown that they will be strong.Godspeed
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Sherry Goolsby said:
And when he shall die,take him and cut him out into stars.And he will make the face of heaven so fine,that all the world will be in love with night and pay no worship to the garish sun.
I am so sorry for your loss.
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Hoffman Family said:
God bless you Phil. We send our condolences to your sons Jake and Josh. Rest in peace now. Thank you all for sharing your lives with us.
You showed us the person you were here on Earth and we thank you for that opportunity. Now Heaven will enjoy your presence for eternity.
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Lea said:
My family’s most sincere sympathy to Captain Phil’s family and friends. We only knew Phil and the boys from TV, but we all felt as if we had known him for years. His legacy will live on. God bless all of you during this difficult time.
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tamiko said:
I’m so sorry to hear about Capt Phil’s passing. My family’s heartfelt condolences to his family and friends. We always loved his gruff attitude and warm heart. I wish we’d had a chance to know him personally.
We’ll drink a toast and be rowdy in his honor. I hope the good memories quickly soothe the pain you’re feeling now.
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Dan Andersen said:
Just heard of Phil passing on the news tonight.
You had a hell of of a DAD Josh and Jake.
My heart goes out to both of you and your hole family from the hole town of Sequim Wa. also.
He will always be a Capt. of the Comelia Marie in the Bering Sea and every fisher man will feel that PHIL is standing right beside them in the wheel house.
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kimberly said:
SORRY ABOUT YOUR DAD. I KNOW WHAT IT IS LIKE TO GO THROUGH A LOSS LIKE YOURS. ONE OF MY VERY CLOSE FRIENDS SAID TO ME ON THE DAY OF MY DADS SERVICE: THESE ARE THE DAYS THAT SUCK. I DO’NT KNOW OF A BETTER WAY OF SAYING IT.
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Jason – Nexus Magic said:
They staff here at NexusMagicStore.com are deeply saddened by the loss of Capt. Phil Harris! Being a business of bringing magic to the world all of us here agree that a bit of magic left today.
We will miss sharing the Phil-isms from the many entertaining episodes. I think everyone knows or has known someone like Phil. Easy to like, strong willed, a little crazy, and funny as hell. Our respects go out to the family and crew. Phil always challenged the odds and beat the ocean down with his life long experience. He will certainly be missed!
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Betti Neal said:
Capt. Phil left us (way to early) with many memories and many Phil-isms that we will remember through the coming years. May our thoughts and prayers comfort his sons and his extended families and may they know that what he shared with us all over the world will live on and on. May he also guide the others to the big crab as he watches over everyone.