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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Jennifer said:
Jake and Josh, We as Discovery junkies are very thankful to have known your personalities and your fathers. You guys showed family love, awesome work ethic, and shared yourselves with all us. We will all miss your father. He came into our homes and showed us that good people with good values are around us even in the harshest of environments. You guys brought us all laughs, love, and tears along the way. Showing a fathers love to his boys and a boys love for their dad. We should all be so lucky to have seen the bond you all have and to wish it were ours. You guys are not alone, we have come to love you and your father as part of our extended families.Though threw our tv screens we’ve all found love for the men bigger than life. The quest for adventure we may never experience is your everyday. The love for a men we will never meet. Your father gave us that and more. You will never be able to replace a fathers love, but you can offer it to others threw loving others the way you dad loves you. We wish you a clear path through this impossibly rough time, and to offer our love as fans to help you see though to a better time.
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Kim said:
I am so very devastated…..I can’t even put into words how so, very sorry I am for the loss Jake & Josh have suffered. I’ve been a die-hard fan of the show ever since it started, and truely enjoyed being allowed a glimsp into their lives aboard the Cornelia Marie. My condolences & deepest sympathy go out to the Harris family & friends……our favorite captain will be sorely missed :’ (
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Danny from Dublin, Ireland said:
So sorry to hear the news, Phil was larger than life and I’m sure left a lasting impression on those who met him. I really enjoyed him on the show. I offer my sympathy to the family who are left behind. May he rest in peace.
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Stuart Brunn said:
Thia is a very sad day for all of us that have watched and loved Capt Phil Harris. I myself send with the utmost vigil and caring prayers to Josh, Jake and the Cornelia Marie crew. I have seen the show many times and have grown to love Capt Phil as a Big Brother (even if I didn’t know him personally) and the way he made me and others laugh. I have seen the love he showed us for the two boys and his crew. I know that, he being a fisherman, will always watch over the CM while she is out crabbing and especially his boys and her crew. With such a heavy heart I must say, R.I.P. Capt Phil! We all will miss you very dearly and love you and your boys and crew and may they always have your help in finding the crab as they move on in this world.. No one can ever say “Goodbye”, just to have you hold a place for us until we meet again!
We miss you and love you! Josh and Jake, please remeber that he Loved you very dearly and would want you to succeed in the now and future with whatever you decide on doing in life and also he will be there right next to you every day of your lives. Until you all meet again, God Bless and stay strong!
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Stuart Brunn said:
This is a very sad day for all of us that have watched and loved Capt Phil Harris. I myself send with the utmost vigil and caring prayers to Josh, Jake and the Cornelia Marie crew. I have seen the show many times and have grown to love Capt Phil as a Big Brother (even if I didn’t know him personally) and the way he made me and others laugh. I have seen the love he showed us for the two boys and his crew. I know that, he being a fisherman, will always watch over the CM while she is out crabbing and especially his boys and her crew. With such a heavy heart I must say, R.I.P. Capt Phil! We all will miss you very dearly and love you and your boys and crew and may they always have your help in finding the crab as they move on in this world.. No one can ever say “Goodbye”, just to have you hold a place for us until we meet again!
We miss you and love you! Josh and Jake, please remeber that he Loved you very dearly and would want you to succeed in the now and future with whatever you decide on doing in life and also he will be there right next to you every day of your lives. Until you all meet again, God Bless and stay strong!
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Rob said:
So very sorry for your loss. My wife and I are such big fans of The Cornelia Marie and the Harris family. We are from Oklahoma and have never been close to the Bering Sea but have experienced the love of your family through the television. Stay strong and much love from Oklahoma.
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Pamela RossG said:
I have been a fan of Deadliest Catch for a few years, Phil & his boys were among my top favorites. I was terribly saddened & taken aback to hear about Phil passing away on the radio this morning. My sincerest sympathy goes out Go his family, boys & friends. Although I did not know Phil personally his Caring & Kindness underneath his Gruff Exterior made him one of the most Unique & Loveable real life characters that will live on in the Discovery series forever.
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Tamara from Indiana said:
My prayers go out to all of Phil’s family. A fan of the show because of the job portraits an area that people cannot phathm but we depend so much on the crabs that come in. As a nurse, I’ve thought so many times how dangerous and serious the health of all of the crew members could be at stake. As a believer in Jesus, I pray that he knew the Lord as Savior before he passed. As a nurse, I’ve spent many hours with stroke patients in ICU,praying.My prayers are lifted up for Josh and Jake.
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janice kirk said:
Hey you guys,
Soooooooo sorry to hear of your tragic loss. Man what a guy your dad was, we watched every episode hear in New Zealand and loved what u guys do. I lost my mum recently to a stroke – my heart goes out to you guys and your mum…..Will raise a toast to phill tonight, hope he likes red wine!!!!!
Be strong my friends, we are also shedding a tear for such a terrific person who we never actually got to know,, hey Phill ‘Gods speed to you my friend”
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Kim said:
This is such a shock after hearing he was showing progress the other day! My prayers go out to his family. Phil was a great man and a hard worker. He will be dearly missed!
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Gail said:
I was so overcome with grief to hear of Phil’s passing. Phil and his crew were so much fun to watch. I loved the pranks they would pull on each other. Jake & Josh, the next time you see a beautiful sunrise or sunset just know that it’s your dad watching you. Your dad will be missed and I’ll always hold him dear. Stay strong boys.
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Pamela Toczylowski said:
My heart broke when I heard the news. I feel like I’ve lost a member of my own family. He truly was “larger than life” and will be sorely missed. My heart goes out to his boys (and family). Hope the fishing is good in heaven Capt. Phil. We all salute you.
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stacy said:
Heard this morning on f/b that Captain Phil had passed. What a huge loss – so sorry for his boys and the entire crab fleet. :(
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Dan said:
I’d like to extend my thoughts to the Harris Family, the Cornelia Marie Family. Through the show Phil seemed to be a very direct, forward and honest person. Qualities that seem to be disappearing in society and certainly in our reality TV! We’ll miss you!
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Nina Anett Lie said:
I was shocked to hear about the loss of Captain Phil Harris of the Cornelia Marie. I have followed the series with enthusiasme and loved to watch the guys on the Cornelia Marie and the rest of the fleet in Deadliest Catch. Phil was one of the men who, in my opinion, had the most humour of the captains. Always that wonderful rough laughter. He will be deeply missed! My thoughts goes to his two sons Jake and Josh and the rest of the family and crew of the Cornelia Marie. May he rest in peace.
My deepest condolances
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Wanda Harris said:
My husband also fished the Bering for many years and I appreciate how your father and others have brought to light the extremely dangerous conditions these men faced while out there trying to provide for their families. We both loved to watch your father doing what he did and the honest way that he did it. Our prayers and condolences to you and yours. God Bless you.
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Joyce in the Alamo City said:
My sympathy goes out to the Harris family,crew and friends as I share in their profound mourning.
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Robin Drews said:
To Jake and Josh well and everyone who loved their Dad we will miss him so much and i have to thank you for allowing all of us this chance to be involved in your world you do so much at a job that takes so many of you away from the rest of us. We will so miss yuou Phil you have had such an impact on so many lives. Take care boys i know how hard things are right now for you it really is true that time heals it just goes by really slow. Be safe out there.
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Geoff Tuck said:
Hope the fishing is good in heaven Capt.Phil. We all salute you.
TO THE PLACE WITH NO NAME.
If Fairies were real
And wishes came true
Capt. Phil. would be walking
Here beside you.
Change Fairies to God
Wishes to prayers
And ours will be answered
As Capt. Phil. climbs the stairs.
To a place upon high
Where God reigns as king
To a place that is peaceful
And the people all sing.
To a place with no illness
Suffering or pain
To a heavenly place
Where we’ll meet Capt.Phil. again.
When our time on earth
Has come to an end
God with his love
His angels will send.
To carry us up
To the place on high
Up way beyond
The clear blue sky.
To the place with no illness
Suffering or pain
And there we will live
With Capt. Phil. once again
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LoriAnn Cox said:
Our family wants to extend to you our deepest condolences. We are faithful viewers of the show and we loved your Dad. God now has one bad ass angel up in Heaven now looking down on you.
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Jim Haubensak said:
I would like to give my deepest condolences on the loss of your father. I loved seeing him on the show.
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Patrick & Beth said:
We really just wanted to send our thoughts and prayers to Jake and Josh we know you boys can keep the boat alive and the thrills that your father had. We cant wait to see many more years of you two fishing side by side with one another. Thats exactly what your dad would have wanted!
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Meaghan said:
I was looking at my fan sites on FB and saw that Capt.Phil had passed away!! I too have been a die-hard fan of the show and my husband and I enjoyed watching how Phil and the boys fished! It is with the utmost sincerity from a complete stranger to send my condolences to the entire Harris family. Jake and Josh, be strong and know that a lot of people are behind you in whatever you decide on lifes endevours.
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Ray Muth said:
Jake and Josh,
I can not express my sadness over the loss of your dad. I lost my dad 7 years ago and while watching your dad and you guys it brougt back many thoughts of my own dad. How he helped me but also would kick my butt when I needed it. I wish you both as well as the rest of your family both on and off the boat my most sincere condolences and wish you all the best. Stand tall for your dad even though it’s tough. They say that time will heal this, they are partially right. Time will help dull the loss but it will never go away.
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capt. jim said:
my condolances to all. i really admired phil and will truly miss him on the show.
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Ann Marie said:
I want to say how sad it is, your father gave so much of himself as you boys did. He will be deeply missed! My heart goes out to you.
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D Dugas said:
Your family is in our prayers. Your father will be missed and was larger than life. Regards the Dugas family
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Courtney Jagger said:
My thoughts, prayers, and love to the family and crew. I’ve been a fan since the first season and my heart is breaking at the loss of this wonderful man. Capt. Phil was one of a kind. There will never be another like him, be blessed that he was your father and your captain. I know I feel lucky that got to ‘know’ him just thru the show. Thank you for sharing him!
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Crystal and Kim said:
My daughter Kim was so sad to hear of Phil’s passing as I am…We watched The Deadliest Catch faithfully and are sad there was no “2010″ season televised, but then it would not of been the same without Phil…
Our condolences to his family and friends, we will miss you…
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The Henderson family said:
TO JAKE AND JOSH OUR CONDOLENCES TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY IN THIS SAD TIME. YOUR FATHER WILL WILL BE MISSED.
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Michele said:
Nothing can be said to comfort you at this time. I adored your dad and his hilarious sense of humor and even his tirades . He was a strong and honorable father and friend. Your family became a part of my family through the Deadliest Catch. May he rest in peace. “Keep his dream alive”.
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Jessica said:
Nothing is harder then losing a family member. Just try to remember the good time you all had with one another that is what will get you through the day. Your father’s boat and crew was the only boat I really enjoyed watching. You Boys are STRONG and you will get through this even if you think you won’t something inside you (probably your dad) will tell you get to work… I am truly sorry for your loss.
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Greg from TEXAS said:
TO JOSH & JAKE: Go fishin, make money, enjoy life………..we’re all going to be w/your old man soon e’nogh. That’s what he’d want u to do. Not much time here, make the best of it but get the damn money so you can take care of your loved ones. God rest his soul, he made u2 men so belly up & get on w/it. Lest he did’nt die in Nam or Iraq and didn’t get to know u 2. We are all truly blessed to be livin in the USA. Wish I could of had a drink and a smoke w/your old man he was a cool, hard workin, hard playin, …, keep the HARRIS name goin. AMEN
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Mary Bryant said:
Josh and Jake, I was in tears when I heard of Captain Phils passing. He and the both of you made DC more personal, as if we were there with you. The family bonding, the laughter and jokes etc, made the show so much more intense.
May Captain Phil rest in piece. Thanks for sharing your lives, and your world with all of us, your viewers who have come to love each and every one of you.
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richard said:
may you sail fair to your bow and calm sails to your stern we all remember you phil you were a class act we will remember you always
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richard said:
rest in peace……. and big crab count
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Richard C. Goad said:
Phil and his sons strike a chord with other men: we have screwed up, we have fallen, we worked hard and maybe didn’t get what we wanted from it. But he was a Man about it and was pushing and dragging his sons to be Men, too. That’s a hell of an example for the rest of us. Rest in Peace, Phil. Long live Josh and Jake.
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Jilanne Belcher said:
What an amazing life you young men have had with your father, not only did he beat the odds time and time again working The Bering Sea,he lived his life to the fullest,took chances and showed us all that life is worth the fight. With that I Thank You for the courage you have all shown us and mourn the loss of A Son, A Husband, A Father,
A Man !
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Liam said:
I guess a persons legacy is what is remembered. When I sthink of the Captain Phil I saw on the screen I saw a strong charismatic guy who loved his family, loved his worked and was really proud of both.
I lost my Dad suddenly in kind of similar circumstances in April 08. My thoughts are with you Josh and Jake, your lives change forever now. The road is long, but I’m sure you’ll get some small sense of warmth from pages like this and the knowledge that your Dad is mourned, respected and missed around the world.
My thoughts are with you guys and my Prayers too.
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CMcDougal said:
Capt. Phil wasmsomeone that became very much a part of many lives. His legacy will live on with his strength and boldness of being a leader.
He has ensured that many will follow in his footsteps, using his sometimes harsh manner to get the job done, and his understanding of personal lives.
Cappy, hat’s off to you and maybe we will meet in heaven someday and swap storeis.
Go n-eírí an bóthar leat.
May the road rise with you.
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May the blessing of the rain be on you—
the soft sweet rain.
May it fall upon your spirit
so that all the little flowers may spring up,
and shed their sweetness on the air.
May the blessing of the great rains be on you,
may they beat upon your spirit
and wash it fair and clean,
and leave there many a shining pool
where the blue of heaven shines,
and sometimes a star.
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May the good earth be soft under you
when you rest upon it,
and may it rest easy over you when,
at the last, you lay out under it,
And may it rest so lightly over you
that your soul may be out
from under it quickly,
and up, and off,
And be on its way to God.
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Dear Lord,
Give me a few friends
who will love me for what I am,
and keep ever burning
before my vagrant steps
the kindly light of hope…
And though I come not within sight
of the castle of my dreams,
teach me to be thankful for life,
and for time’s olden memories
that are good and sweet.
And may the evening’s twilight
find me gentle still.
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May your day be touched
by a bit of Irish luck,
brightened by a song in your heart,
and warmed by the smiles
of the people you love.
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May the light of heaven shine on your grave.
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Bless those minding cattle,
And those minding sheep,
And those fishing the sea
While the rest of us sleep.
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If God sends you down a stony path,
may he give you strong shoes.
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May the rains sweep gentle across your fields,
May the sun warm the land,
May every good seed you have planted bear fruit,
And late summer find you standing in fields of plenty.
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May the frost never afflict your spuds.
May the leaves of your cabbage always be free from worms.
May the crows never pick your haystack.
If you inherit a donkey, may she be in foal.
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May there always be work for your hands to do.
May your purse always hold a coin or two.
May the sun always shine on your windowpane.
May a rainbow be certain to follow each rain.
May the hand of a friend always be near you.
May God fill your heart with gladness to cheer you.
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Wherever you go and whatever you do,
May the luck of the Irish be there with you.
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Wishing you always…
Walls for the wind,
A roof for the rain
And tea beside the fire.
Laughter to cheer you,
Those you love near you,
And all that your heart may desire
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May neighbours respect you,
Trouble neglect you,
The angels protect you,
And heaven accept you.
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May the light of heaven shine on your grave.
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May the smile of God light you to glory.
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God bless the corners of this house,
And be the lintel blest,
And bless the hearth and bless the board,
And bless each place of rest,
And bless each door that opens wide
To stranger as to kin,
And bless each crystal window pane
That lets the starlight in,
And bless the rooftree overhead
And every sturdy wall.
The peace of man, the peace of God,
The peace of love on all.
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Daniel Rodrigues said:
I can’t even describe the sadness I feel today, I have watched DC from day 1. These guys lay it on the line day after day. I have never felt a connection to anyone on a TV program the way I do with the guys on those boats. To Capt. Phil’s family please accept my condolences. I know his boys will continue the family legacy and make their dad proud. Good luck and God bless.
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Michele said:
You are all in my heart
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Ali said:
Jake and Josh and the crew of the Cornelia Marie …to you I’m just someone who watches you on tv struggling through some of the worst conditions I have ever seen to earn a living… I just wanted to know that I admire each and everyone of you and your Dad was the best of the best …I hope the strength and courage you show everyday out there will help you through this devastating time…Phil you will be missed xxxxx
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Kim said:
To Jake & Josh and the rest of Captain Phil’s family & crew:
The world mourns with you. Capt. Phil was loved by all who watched the show. Though the rest of us certainly didn’t know him as you all did, he helped us to feel like we knew him by giving us a glimpse of the life he loved. May God give you peace knowing he is on an adventure in the highest sea. Farewll Capt. Phil………you are loved and missed!
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Capt. Dan Lewis said:
Josh & Jake, I have watched your father since the beginning of the show. He was a great man, he was an inspiration to all who watched him. I hope you both keep his legacy going.
My sincere condolences to you and your family.
TO CAPTAIN PHIL:
FAIR WINDS AND CALM SEAS
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karen paulsen said:
my heart goes out to capt.phils boys and those who loved him. he will be missed by everyone who wwatched the show and especially his awesome two sons. while i tear up just thinking about phil’s sudden demise i can only imagine how his family feels.i only wish you the best. and boys , you must keep your dad’s legacy going
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Rita said:
I am still in shock…. You’re family and the family of Cornelia Marie are in my thoughts.
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Jolenta de Haas said:
Josh and Jake, I want to let you know what a great joy your father Phil gave so many people over the whole world watching the Deadliest Catch every week. He was a great man to me, his smile, jokes and the kind of way in which he tried to keep everybody motivated at the real hard and dangerous work of crabfishing at the Beringsea. I will miss him, he was so proud of his work and the both of you, it must have been great to work with your own father. Josh and Jake try to keep on going and stay strong.
I send you this second message because you are great guys to me and I want to wish you the best,
A friend and fan,
Jolenta, Doetinchem, The Netherlands
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Cindy said:
My boyfriend and I are major fans of the show, it’s one of the few favorites that is recorded on DVR so we never miss an episode. We were watching TV this morning and saw an advertisement come on that showed the CM and were so excited because we thought we would find out the when this season would premier. THEN we saw that Capt Phil had passed and the smiles quickly faded to heartbreak. We are just so sad and sorry for the Harris Family, the CM crew and yes the fans of the show’s loss. He will forever be missed. Josh and Jake you will never be without him, he will always be there watching over you all and captaining his ship just as he always has. His love for you and what you do will never die. Our utmost thoughts and prayers are being sent your way. Be strong and remember to celebrate his LIFE, that’s what he would want. God Bless you all from TEXAS.
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Cindy said:
Captain Phil was my favorite captain in the fleet, and like everybody else, I am so sad that he’s gone. I was concerned from the time I seen the episode when he had the blood clot, and I knew then just how serious things were, and held my breath waiting for the new season to see if he would be back, as I’m sure you boys were. Time does heal, but speaking from experience there is not a day that goes by that I don’t wish that I could pick up the phone and call my mother who I lost 8 yrs ago. I cope by telling myself that this truly is part of life… just the hard part. Heartfelt sympathy from all your Michigan fans, and I hope you will still continue to show us a glimpse into the lives aboard the Cornelia Marie.