Posted on February 19, 2010 - by Morgan Howard
The Brave Last Days of Capt. Phil
This article comes from People magazine
Before his death on Feb. 9 at 53, Phil Harris, the tough and colorful captain of the Cornelia Marie on Discovery’s Deadliest Catch, fought against all odds, came out of a medically-induced coma following lengthy surgery, spent a few more days with friends and family – and set his two sons on a course for a strong future.
“I think that miraculous recovery that happened so rapidly and blew the doctors’ minds away was so that he could say the things that he had to say to the people he had to say them to,” says Dan Mittman, Harris’s best friend for 36 years.
As Harris recovered from his recent stroke at an Anchorage hospital, “I got five days to actually talk with him,” says son Josh, 26. “We had nine days total that we were there to enjoy a few moments with him. We had our closest people there and it was awesome. ”
Coping with Pain
Phil Harris began this January’s opilio crab-fishing season dealing with injury and concerns about his health on the high seas, according to friends and family. “You talk about pain,” says Josh, “but my dad had four crushed disks in his back, so he had been in pain the whole trip and that affected his fishing, too.”
According to Todd Stanley, the Catch producer and cameraman who’d spent years with Harris, “he seemed like he’d just gotten tireder and tireder. I mean, his pulmonary embolism [in 2008] really did it in for him.”
After hurricane-force winds knocked Harris from his bunk to a desk two years ago, and Stanley and the men on the boat forced Harris back to port to address his blood clot and bad health, the man who had an on-the-job habit of smoking cigarettes, eating high-calorie diets with his crew, drinking cases of Red Bull and downing pots of coffee knew he had to alter his lifestyle.
“He did cut back on energy drinks, quite a bit from what he’d usually do,” says Josh, “but [doctors] have determined that smoking was the cause of this, and that was always his biggest habit. He had changed a lot of his habits but just could never kick the smoking. He started working with that electronic cigarette but, not used to it, he didn’t know how to charge it. He just kept smoking.”
‘Just Paralyzed’
While off-loading crab in Alaska on Jan. 29, Cornelia Marie engineer Steve Ward found Phil Harris on the floor of his room, unable to move. Harris called for son Josh, who in turn, got Todd Stanley to stay with him while Josh called 911.
“The whole left side of his face was in paralysis, and that was hard,” Josh says. “He couldn’t move his arms or anything, he was just paralyzed on the floor.”
After being treated “damn near two years to the day,” says Josh, at the same St. Paul Sound clinic that helped him with his blood clot, Phil was medivacked to a hospital in Anchorage and underwent a long operation.
Crucial Days in Anchorage
A few days after Jan. 31, Phil Harris came out of a medically induced coma and right away started asking for friends to spend time with him.
“Phil and I have sat up and had many arguments about what it is to produce a good story,” says cameraman Stanley. “When he called me into the room that day, after 20 minutes of trying to understand what he was saying, because he could barely talk, he scribbled on a piece of paper, ‘Got to get the ending, ending to the story.’ I said, ‘Do you want me filming?’ He just looked at me with those blue eyes, man, and he was shaking his head yes, and shaking his hand with excitement.”
‘So He Could Be at Peace’
In the four days prior to his death, “he was Phil,” says Mittman. “We sat up and talked until midnight, not constantly because of catnaps, but that was our quiet time away from the cameras. We talked in detail, and he had regrets, and he shared them with me and he probably shared them with his sons. He accomplished what he needed to get done so he could be at peace.”
Harris talked to younger son Jake, 24, whom he told PEOPLE in 2008 “has fishing in his blood,” about the business. “I’m going to be looking at that [captain's] chair in a different way,” Jake says. “We definitely talked about it, but I just didn’t expect this to happen so soon. That’s definitely something where I would take over and take the responsibility.”
As for his older son, “he told me to get out of fishing,” Josh says. “I do love fishing, don’t get me wrong, but it was one of those deals where he wanted to see me do something better. He gave me the encouragement. My life goal was to show him I could be a man, you know, and I could fish, and I did the best job that I could, and he recognized that as being a good job and gave me kudos.”
But on Feb. 9, after walking for a bit and working on physical therapy, Phil Harris sat down in his bed next to best friend Dan Mittman to take a break. “He said, ‘Danny, I don’t feel as good as I did yesterday,’ ” Mittman recalls. “They rolled about five doctors through there and they said, ‘You can stay here,’ but, I understood, though.”
Later that day, Phil died with his closest family and friends surrounding him.
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July 14, 2010
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Crabman71 said:
Good Bye Captain Phil. I’m sorry I will never get the chance to shake your hand. RIP FISH ON!
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July 14, 2010
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Linda – Denmark said:
Dear Phil. I would have loved, to shake your hand. I would never be able now, to do it. But i hope, where ever you are now, that you are without pain, and do what you do best, fising craps, and riding your Harley, when you are able to do that.
I cryed, when i saw, that you have passed away, cause it was far to early. But you can be proud of your sons, cause you have given them so much in their back pack, that a father is able to give hes sons, and i´m sure, they will do what they can, to show you, that you can be very proud of them.
To Jack and Josh. Its a hard time, when a loved one pass away, but i´m sure, that both of you, will take over, where your father, friend and skipper left.
R.I.P Phil
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July 15, 2010
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Coy said:
To the crew and family of the Cornelia Marie,your father/captain will be deeply missed.As i only knew him from the show i could only wish i could’ve met him in life.He was the type of person that won so many hearts with his ways and actions.R.I.P Captain Phil
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July 16, 2010
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amanda said:
sail on captain may your jurney continue
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July 17, 2010
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Christy said:
God needed the best crab boat captain out there thats why he Brought Phil home to fish his seas. Jake and Josh carry on thats what your dad would have wanted
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July 17, 2010
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JK said:
Safe passage Captain Phil… RIP
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July 18, 2010
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Jenneth said:
although it is late but me and my dad would like to extend our warmest condolence to the family of late Capt. Phil Harris.. my dad and I will surely missed Cornelia Marie’s ever great Capt. Phil Harris..
R.I.P. Capt. Harris from PHilippines
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July 19, 2010
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MsSeana said:
May the wind forever be at your back, Phil. RIP.
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July 21, 2010
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Joan Pashley-Baynes said:
Cpt. Phil was a great man and even better fisherman. His legacy wil live on in the great stories filmed and told on Deadliest Catch.
To his sons – have no regrets, your father loved you very much. Live your lives doing what you love, whether it is fishing or something else, just love what you do. We are proud of you.
God Bless Capt. Phil, his family, friends, and fans.
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July 21, 2010
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Caroline said:
I did not know that CApt. Harris had so many addictions. How does one manage to sail the Bearing Sea under the influence. I pray that his sons will not follow suit…
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July 22, 2010
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Trish said:
We watched the last episode with Phil and we both cried. It was so sad to know he wont be here anymore. But he lives on in our memory’s and hearts. God bless you Captain Phil. I am sure your fishing up a storm in Heaven!
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July 23, 2010
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David – Czech Republic said:
Sbohem kapitáne…zůstanete v našich srdcích a myšlenkách.
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July 23, 2010
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Caroline Harris said:
YOU ARE SO RIGHT JOE. IT SEEMS AFTER SOMEONE GOES THEY ARE LIFTED UP TO BE THE GREATEST PERSON THAT EVER LIVED.WE FORGET THE BAD THINGS. YES I FELT REALLY SAD, BUT NOW THAT I KNOW THAT HE LIVED LIFE IN THE FAST LANE WITH PROSTITUTES,DRUGS,BOOZE, CIGARETTS, HE WAS NOT THE GREATEST ROLE MODEL. HERE’S PRAYING THAT THE BOYS WILL TAKE A DIFFERANT ROUTE.
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July 25, 2010
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Rev. Lisa F. Dippo said:
My husband and I both wish we had had the privilege to have known Phil personally~~~suffice it to say, he was and still is an inspiration to us both. I pray that he is at peace and out of pain now, in the arms of our Lord… All I can think is that I wish I could have met him, hugged him, and thanked him for being a great man with a beautiful heart and soul… To Josh and Jake~~~Prayers continue for you both; you were blessed with an awesome father, who surely will live on not only in your hearts, but in all of the rest of ours who loved him as well…
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July 27, 2010
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michelle merrill said:
R.I.P>Captain Phil,u will be sadly missed by all,u were the SHOW!!!
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July 27, 2010
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Patience & Ron Flournoy said:
To the Harris family. You are always welcome in our home. My husband and I would love to cook for you and any of the crew. Your father was well remembered in our home. We loved watching while Ron was on his dialysis treatments and I think it kept his blood pressure up. We will miss your fathers quips and hope Josh you keep the family buisness alive. We would love to visit his grave but do not know where that is. Could someone share that with the world?
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July 28, 2010
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dee said:
Rest in Peace Phil. You were a great role model and changed lives by opening your personal life and telling the world along with your son your own faults of fighting with addiction. To anyone on this website who was heartless such as a few comments I read trashing phil…two words for ya..F*ck OFF YOU HEARTLESS B*tches!!!
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July 28, 2010
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Caroline Harris said:
You have lots of class Dee, talk about trash…ooo wwwwweeeeeee.
Still respect you Josh and Jacob, God be with you…..
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Rev. Lisa F. Dippo said:
Although I adhere to a Christian lifestyle and do not condone drugs, illicit sex, and life in the “fast lane”, I believe that it is important to look at the whole person. Phil Harris did not hurt other people; sadly, some of his habits hurt himself. He was a GOOD PERSON, regardless of the things he might have engaged in as a young man. He was a role model because of his HEART AND SOUL. He loved his children, his friends, his crew and for that matter, even his dog. He treated ALL with respect, love, and generosity. Human beings are not fit to judge others for their shortcomings. God will do that. And regardless, I believe wholeheartedly that Phil Harris is resting in peace most definitely in the arms of our Lord…he was simply a good man and a brave and self-LESS man….God bless him and his boys…..
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Patience & Ron Flournoy said:
~Sigh~ I really dont think this bickering is appropreate for this subject. Addictions and demons are in every life. Lets stick to supporting the Harris family in this coming year and not blasting each other. My statement still stands, where is his gravesite? Anyone with that answer please post the location or where to find this information please.
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July 29, 2010
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Rev. Lisa F. Dippo said:
To Mr. & Mrs. Flournoy~~~WELL PUT!!!!!!! I am in total agreement! God bless…….
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July 31, 2010
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scott said:
r.i.p.captain phil harris you were a joy to watch m8 and u will b sadly missed by all who knew you,but you have two fine boys to carry your name forth,i just dont think the cornelia marie will b the same without your face at the helm….scott in aberdeen scotland..
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August 1, 2010
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Rev. Lisa D said:
So glad to see another NICE comment posted about Phil~~~I was really sad over some people saying negative things. I believe that if someone cannot say something nice, they should SAY NOTHING AT ALL. Especially in a context such as this page. We personally feel like we lost a member of the family in loosing Phil~~~as I see it he WAS a role model. Life is so hard sometimes, and Phil was an inspiration to keep on forging through as best as one can. A beautiful soul and a heart as big as he was. As for people “talking trash”~~~remember: “Let he who is without sin cast the first stone,” (John 8:7). Be silent; and be respectful!
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joe said:
well Lisa as i said before if the truth disturbs some so be it. if listening to his life story which was told by HIMSELF as well as his friends about booze, drugs and hookers is your idea of a ROLE MODEL for kids (or any one) than i would say i would sure hate to meet any of you children.
yes he was a great TV CHARACTER and played the part good. But please don’t try to convince anyone that you wish all kids looked up to him and want to be like him. guess he was such a role model that his own son turned out a junkie, and his wife divorced him.
not sure what type of REV you really are but i would think even you would want better for your kids and other kids than a booze drinking, 5 pack a day smoking chimney cooze hound.
i enjoyed Phil ON THE SHOW and am sorry he is gone and will be missed but please lets hope and pray that our children of today find much better true ROLE MODELS with true family and religious values in which they can truly look up to and not have to worry about how many stones they have to cast. stop already with the GREATNESS talk. What in gods name was so GREAT in his life based on his own life story. he was a fishermen that was never home.
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Patience & Ron Flournoy said:
I think that the great thing about Capt. Phil was the fact that he wasnt afraid to say out loud that his lifestyle wasnt the best choice. He wished better for his children. He had no control over the choices his boys have made in his abcence. Their mother, God bless her, did what she had to to to raise kids in this day and age. To say that Phil wasnt a good roll model is akin to saying Jeasus was a hooker loving freak who walked on water. Ignorant, just plain ignorant. Anyone who has grown up in or around the fishing industry would and does know that it means your man is out of town quite a bit. You have to be a strog person to be able to be a parent in general. Don’t cast aspersions as to who Phil Harris was. He was exactly as he appeared to be on TV. He didnt put on an act. A hard working, honest, fair and forthwright individual and all of us should be as lucky to be half the person he was.
~Now then a I keep asking, does anyone know where his burial site is? I would like to pay my respects this fall and dont know exactly where to go. I supose I could just go to the pier but its not the same.
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Rev. Lisa D said:
To the Flournoys~~~God Bless for your understanding and insight~~~you are ever so correct in ALL that you have said. To Joe: it’s all about knowing that WE are not supposed to JUDGE. Patience, tolerance, and acceptance are what the Lord wants us to have. HE forgave people and embraced ALL kinds as His children. Why can’t we as humans follow that example. If you remember, Captain Phil was not at all pleased when he discovered his son’s drug problems~~~and at the end of the show, his son made the phone call and went into rehab not only for himself, but to honor his father. That tells me that Phil taught his children well. Sometimes, a parent can be a positive influence on their child by saying, “don’t do this! I once did it and it’s a BAD thing!~~~believe me, I KNOW this to be true!” Let’s not put the pound on a person’s memory; rather treat it with respect rather than judgment~~~that is all I have to say. You are in my prayers~~~
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Chana said:
Capt Phil is a role model in the fact he made mistakes, he realized his mistakes, his shortcomings, and his downfalls. He owned up to the consequences of any and all actions he took. He cared more about his crew than his own health and morality in my eyes. His son’s habit was his son’s responsibility not due to his father’s actions or inactions. It wouldn’t matter. You have “junkies” as you put it and divorced mother’s from two parent household’s, wealthy parent households, the family that seem’s “all american model parent” households. So do not assume it was the late Capt Phil’s shortcoming’s as a parent, role model etc. This is a man who lived and learned, wanted his son’s to have better, told them the BLUNT truth of his life and stepped back to a certain degree to allow them to decide which way to go all the while loving them and supporting them with his love whether expressed or not. I’ll freely admit that his death brought me to tears and to read his last days, some of his quotes still brings me to tears, so it’s with this that I would say, Capt Phil will be greatly missed and his son’s have survived a great tragedy and I’m proud of his son for taking the step to turn his life around both for his father and hisself. Those men have turned out the way their father wanted, strong willed, determined, accountable for their actions and yet they know their father loved them. And just for FYI MY CHILDREN, are well mannered, loved children. AND as for me? I don’t smoke, don’t drink, work 50 hours a week some weeks. We support our children and they want for nothing. SO gee guess you really would hate to meet my children. Your soooooo right. And honestly I’d rather my kids smoke 5 packs of cigarettes a day than shooting up, selling themselves, stealing, dealing, or any of the other more horrible vices that the world offers these days. AND PLEASE TELL me when it becomes such a crime to be a divorcee and to be gone from home earning a living to provide for your children who apparently are with the other parent? I guess that’s become a crime as well.
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Rev. Lisa D said:
FOR CHANA: I cannot say enough positive things about what you wrote above. AND, I could not agree with you more on EVERYTHING. Fantastic beyond words~~~thank you for posting something positive, respectful, and truthful about Phil and being part of those of us who feel as we do about him… He was a real person with real experiences. I think that the negative experiences he had made him stronger and braver a person and most of all, a father. Indeed, he put the welfare of his children and crew before his own~~~in all honesty, a lot of humans in this world are far too selfish to ever consider doing that. I believe that is what God looks for in a person~~~that’s the BIG picture. No human is perfect. Others need to understand this and not be judgmental. Phil’s boys loved him so and had such tremendous respect for him…anyone who saw the last episodes of the show before his death could see this. We shed many tears as well~~~and it is in my opinion that when a person who was so loved by so many passes away, it is only right to focus on the good~~~and let that person rest in peace. God bless Phil and his sons, his crew, etc… I know that his spirit will live on for all of us who loved him… AS FOR JOE ABOVE: The “kind of Rev.” I am is one who tries her best to be humble, non-judgmental, and follow the principles Jesus set forth for us in the Bible. Of course I would not want bad things for my children. But IF I had negative things in my past from way before I even became a parent, I would try to use those things to teach my children a better path to take by setting a positive example as a parent. Phil did all of this for his boys and was a good man. As I said, NO human is perfect and therefore no one has a right to judge anyone. So…I’m done here. Blessings to all~~~~~
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Howie said:
First of all Joe I am a father of four boys. My oldest is 28. I must tell you
I feel very sorry for you. Your perception of the life Phil led as being some glorified ‘free-for-all’ was anything but in reality.
Phil spoke honestly about all aspects of his life…warts and all.
He showed regret for the twists and turns his family went through because of the lifestyle he and other fishermen were part of. Most could tell he was truly glad to have a second chance to spend time with his kids the past few years and be a ‘Dad’ to them. And he was a Dad in every sense of the word and like most of us ‘Dads’, far from perfect, but very ‘real’. He was working things out every day like the rest of us try to do.
As far as catching Jake taking his prescription meds and calling him out on it the way he did. I can identify with how he felt and the way he responded. The problem in the world today is many dont have the ‘cojones’ to keep others ‘accountable’ for their actions. There are too many parents today wanting to be their kids best friend instead of holding them accountable when they screw up.
What Phil had to say was spoken as a parent trying to teach his son there are consequences for bad behavior. When I heard him, there was little doubt in my mind just how much love Phil truly had for Jake to say that. Tough love takes guts. Phil was a special man. Not a perfect one. Just a man that had been through the wringer of life and trying to keep his sons from making the same mistakes he had made.
Joe, you are looking for perfection from imperfect people in this world. You will never find it on Earth. I feel sorry for you. You missed the REAL Phil Harris. His kids are very fortunate to have had the imperfect father thay had. There is no doubt in my mind they understand this. To bad you don’t.
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Rev. Lisa D said:
To Howie:
AWESOME post~~~you are SO “right on” with ALL that you said!!! Might I add~~~your sons are lucky to have you for a Dad~~~God bless you all~~~
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Valeria said:
Joe,
Why did you EVEN watch the show? You think Phil was a bad role model, so why would you waste your time? Phil wasn’t perfect he was real. Hopefully your opinon won’t matter to his boys. What they think of their Father is ALL that matters.
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Trina said:
RIP Phil, and good luck Jake and Josh in all your endeavors.
I am sure the show is fun to make, but unfortunately it really opens up your life to dumb-a__ opinions by people who obviously never had real troubles in their life.
Your Dad was a great Dad, b/c he loved you guys, and b/c he tried to do right.
That’s all any of us can hope for as parents.
And WTG on trying to quit smoking!
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Rev. Lisa D said:
This is not a page created for bickering and being disrespectful to the memory of Phil Harris or anyone else. It is a page to honor Phil Harris and his family. I have truly enjoyed reading and contributing to the positive reflections and memories of Phil. However, this will be my last contribution to the page because I do not want to hear the negative comments and arguments when we are trying to grieve the loss of and remember a good man. To ALL who have said positive, respectful, insightful, and loving things, God Bless You~~~and God Bless the Harris Family.
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John Smith said:
Fair seas and following seas, Phil
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Rich said:
RIP Capt
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Faith said:
Hey Joe I’m gonna stick my foot in this one.Don’t forget that Phil told Josh he was sorry for not being the greatest dad. As a parent, it takes a lot to tell your kids something like that. Just because someone has bad habits, doesn’t make them a bad person, it just means they have their own demons. How many times had Phil said he’s done a lot of things in his life he wasn’t proud of. I wonder if you can do the same.
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Janet said:
I lost my dad in 2007. He had a long illness and I watched him slowly lose his hold on life. While I didn’t agree with Captn. Phil’s lifestyle, he reminded me of my dad. He was in no way perfect, very gruff, rough, trying to make a living. I didn’t care what his past was like, I just knew he was MY dad and I loved him. Josh and Jake, don’t let the negative comments get you down. Phil was your dad and that’s all that matters. He couldn’t change his past. Everyone could see how much he loved you both and how proud he was of you, even when you messed up. Parents are forgiving that way. Hold onto the memories you have of your dad and hold onto the good things he taught you for dear life. They’ll come in handy one day. I know how it feels to wish you could talk to him just one more time.
To the folks that are so worried about whether Phil was a good or bad role model or not – Examine your own life and see if you can live up to your own expectations. I’m sure, if you’re honest with yourself, there are things in your closet you’d rather others didn’t know about. Phil put it all on the table for everyone to see. Whether he was right or wrong in the life he lived is not important now.
Captn. Phil, you will be missed. Josh and Jake, I pray that you have the privilege to sail on in your dad’s memory.
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Faith said:
Well said Janet, well said.
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Cindy said:
Joe, You need a reality check. You do know by reading the Bible that Jesus spoke with sinners and even hung with them. He forgives. But you my friend try to portray you are perfect in everything. I bet you even sit in the back seat of church so the sinners can sit up front. Do you know what was in Phil’s heart. I think not. He was an imperfect person, in an imperfect world like the rest of us, with the one exception (you). Phil, as others would tell, a was a man of his word, honest, hardworking, and a wonderful father. Just too bad he did not have your manual of Father knows best. Get a grip!!!
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joe said:
I have fulfilled all of my expectations in life and as a parent. we have 4 grown children that have made success out of there lives just as their dad and mom. we have grand children and great grand children and all are following in the right foot steps. we were there for our kids and taught them and treated them with respect all their lives and it shows. yes we had tribulations but NEVER NEVER ever belittled myself in speaking to them like they were a piece of S as your so called hero did. that was a embarrassment to all parents.
you people are pathetic in what your apparent values are as a parent and what children should expect from their parents. I don’t care what your lifestyle is, was and still might be, you are a fool if you think speaking to your child in certain ways is such a great thing and like some said TOUGH LOVE, you people are sick and surely would hate to have you as parents.
and faith, thats the easy part. have a ball all your life, the H with your kids and wife, the H with a proper upbringing for your kids just booze it up, whore it up and drug it up all your life and have a good old time and than later on in life just call your kids aside and apologize for your screw ups AND ALL IS SUPPOSE TO BE FORGOTTEN and now YOU ARE A GREAT MAN (as some say) and I love my children ohhhh so much. hey maybe you should have thought that in your 30′s or at least 40′s if it was so true. YES FAITH< ADMITTING IT IS THE EASY PART, doing what you are suppose to do when you have kids for 20 years is the HARD PART. Some take the easy way out and screw it, its PARTY TIME. My goodness, yes that sure is greatness.
sorry cindy i have a grip and the problem with the people that you and others call great are the ones that LOST THEIR GRIP and decided to have a party and get your kicks out of life and not accept the responsibility that you made. you want to party your entire life than forget about the kids and marriage or you end up just like what we are talking about here. I just can't believe you people, you have people that party all their lives, take on no responsibility to their upbringing, disown their kids, have kids that do as they have seen, smoke, drugs, booze and than you tell a parent that has done all the right things to get a reality check, NOW THATS A GOOD ONE. maybe you people are like this because you followed in the same footsteps and never took on a ounce of responsibilty so you can relate to this all. maybe you all should get out that mirror and as you say ask god for forgiveness and maybe should be sitting in the front pews of that church.
god help this country with the reasoning of people like you around.
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Faith said:
You are a very angry person Joe, which is too bad. My dad died an angry, bitter old man, I hope you’re not following those steps.
I too am a grandparent. I have 2 very successful girls, with 3 very smart, outgoing grand kids. I am not condoning nor criticizing Phil’s life style, it was his to live as he saw fit.
So, until you have walked a mile in someone’s shoes and under stand the reason they are the way they are, you should not say anything. Too bad you are self-righteous, my dad was too.
I’m done.
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joe said:
faith you couldn’t be further from the truth even if you could throw a stick a 100 miles. I think you better take some more courses in psychology 101 before you make a bigger AZZ of yourself on here or anywhere else. Don’t need to walk in ANYONES shoes to know a screw up when we see one. I have known, seen and worked with many of them. Based on his own words he was not poor, he was not handicapped or retarded he had no physical disabilities. he had children and had a wife and choose to live his life as HE FELT FIT without taking one iota of responsibility as a parent and husband. obviously he choose to live a life style having fun, drinking and a whore master and as long as he supplied the wife with a few bucks to keep her and the kids out of his hair he was totally HAPPY and lived that way.
Than one day he decides to maybe grow the H up and gets sick and ONLY THAN tells HIS KIDS HOW SORRY HE WAS OF HOW HE LIVED HIS LIFE MINUS THEM IN IT, and than still disowns one of them, and you fools all of a sudden think he is a great great ROLE MODEL. You and others are NUTS. If That is what you want your grandchildren to look up to as a role model and to be like, YOU FATHY have the problem and better get help real fast. You are a sick person. You must not want much for those kids.
and please be DONE faith, because the more you write the stupider you sound. get help babe………
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Patience & Ron Flournoy said:
Joe, dear darling slow one.
My husband and I have decided you are a plant. A plant from who or where we do not know. Perhaps a pot plant? But we believe you are here to keep this conversation going. And in that spirit I say to you shut the f&*^ up all ready. It is not necessary to keep beating a dead fish, or in this case a dead crab. Why dont you simply take the dead crab out of your undies and live what you preach. We all know Capt. Phil had his share of issues, but a whore monger, I doubt it. Seriously you are, at this point, letting the other posters anger you. Are you some relative who has a beef with the long, dearly departed? If so deal with your feelings in a different medium. It is time to let the man and the subject rest. To some he is admired, to others thought of with distain (obviously that is you). Just let the man rest in peace ok? Enough is Enough! I didnt know the guy personnaly, but he has been spoken of fondly at the docks, and very well by the staff and customers at the restaurant ( of which I will not name)I go to here. So lets work harder on not floggin a dead horse shall we?
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joe said:
well than PATIENCE I would suggest that you keep the old TRAP (CRAB) SHUT and practice your namesake. you and your husband should maybe spend more time down at the restaurant with your own kind and stay off the computer and stop making a FLOGGING fool of yourself. Please do tell me the name of the restaurant so I know where not to attend. say hi to hubby for me and does mommy know you are still on the computer again, bawaaaaaaaaaaaa
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Patience & Ron Flournoy said:
My mother is dead, but thanks for the painful reminder. I am pretty sure your the old dude sitting in front of one of our famous Starbucks begging for change so you can hook up your ancient laptop to flogg a dead horse once again. Wipe the stench of whiskey and tobacco spit from your scraggly face, and search for a life other than the computer. I wish I never came to this site as it is just a place for you to vent your filth and negativity. I may be a tree hugger, but you dear sir are a potty mouthed ass who farts words of anger and resentment as you walk the streets of life. I will pray that you get hit by lightning or overcome by a tsunami with your name on it. AND I am removing my email from this forum just to get away from your sorry lonely ass. Your children must be so proud of your whit and wisdom, probably why you havent seen or heard from them in years. Lastly, the woman who made those children with you… I am sorry you got hooked up with an asshole like our dear Joseph.
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Cindy said:
Joe, are you calling me a party animal, who is irresponsible? Are you saying my child, who did come from a broken home is a failure in life? Well I hate to burst your know it all, but I am not a party person, I am an RN, my child has a degree in archetectural engineering, we survived and are doing well in life. We do know people have flaws and no one is perfect. I will say this much though, I think lot more of a person who admits thier faults than someone who brazenly slander the dead (who are not alive to defend themselves. I guess my next prayer should be to tell God to move over, we got a new sherriff in town by the name Joe, who will do all the judging.
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joe said:
well patience, I guess you told yourself off. as stated before, I hope you really did remove this site once and for all so your stupidity does not continue to show. I can see that the apple didn’t fall to far from the tree or maybe in your case the crab from the trap. Please do us all a favor and stay off the forum and don’t respond to other posts in the future on any website if you can’t act and speak with a civil tongue. mama would have been disappointed.
I am sure you will be back to read this because low life’s just can’t stay away from the truth. Please get the help you need and check around, because some doctors offer a 2 for 1 special.
be sure to say hi to the gang down at the restaurant or maybe they don’t speak to you anymore either and do try to be a nicer person in the future. try it you may just like it, BAWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWBAWWWWWWWWWWWW
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Sheryl said:
Joe, your an ass. simply put an ass.
RIP Capt. Phil
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joe said:
CINDY, what the H are you talking about? you better take a chill pill. I have no idea what the heck you are talking about. where did you ever come up with that if you come from a broken home you are a failure? what are you talking about.
you better regroup, have another drink or snort or toke or whatever you are on, come back down a little more and than try to post a post that makes sense and truly shows off your qualities of intelligences, (if thats possible)
maybe you have just seen that sheriff responding to your home to frequently for whatever reason so you are now a lil confused. don’t worry it is expected and you are forgiven.
when you can write and make a little more sense you are more than welcomed back to the forum to express your thoughts and wisdom.
have a good day SIN.
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joe said:
you can always tell on a open forum like this when you HIT A NERVE and speak the truth when all the wackos come out of the woodwork in a attempt to defend THEIR OWN insecurities and their own screw ups in life and try to push their lack of accomplishments onto others in a attempt to justify their failures and try to make it look like they are the right ones and the good upstanding people are the F UPS.\
very typical in todays world, yes you people are ALLLLLLL the GREAT ONES AND ROLE MODELS. bawaaaaaaaaaabawaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa