Posted on June 22, 2010 - by Morgan Howard
Capt. Phil’s Fate Realized
Tonight, we have finally reached the episode where Capt. Phil suffered his stroke. We have known about this for some time, but haven’t figured out yet how we should feel about it. We can only hope that Discovery Channel doesn’t go “too far” in the editing of these next episodes. These are real lives at stake, not fictional characters played by actors.
Phil’s passing in front of the cameras has drawn lots of media attention. Yesterday, the New York Times wrote an article entitled, “Reality TV Show Faces Ultimate Test”. According to the article, “Capt. Phil had instructed cameramen to keep filming if anything were to happen to him, according to his son Josh and Discovery Channel executives. Out at sea the captain and his longtime cameraman and friend, Todd Stanley, had many conversations about storytelling. “We always talked about having a beginning, a middle and an end,” Mr. Stanley said. “Without one of those three things, you don’t have a story.”
The article goes on further to talk about Josh’s feelings about these next few episodes.
Josh Harris said he was adamant that the consequences of the stroke should be shown, adding that the producers “were very sensitive” about filming. Asked if there were any scenes that he or his brother asked the network not to show, he said, “No, because we want it to be as real as it can get.”
I was surprised from nearly the beginning at how “open” Phil was about letting the cameras capture his life. I remember when the “Deadliest Catch” showed Phil falling asleep at the wheel. I was shocked that Phil let Discovery Channel show that. Of course, it happens to the best of us, but I can’t imagine a skipper ever wanting that to be broadcast to the world. But, Phil wasn’t afraid to show the good and bad.
Now, he leaves us with a new experience in television, where somebody we know lives out their final days in front of the camera.
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June 23, 2010
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Alastair Jones said:
I would just like to express my heartfelt sadness at the loss of such a great man and Capt. he will be sorely missed by many. I have more than enjoyed his time on Deadliest catch sharing in lifes many ups and downs. God bless you all. RIP Phil.
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June 23, 2010
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Janette Bradley said:
I thought that I was ready for the showing of Phil after his stroke, it really hit home hard. I hated to see him not being able to move his arm and left foot. A person just can’t prepare themselves for such things to happen, but who is??? I didn’t know that they had to do such a extensive surgery on him, it took a hard toll on him. I would just like to know if anyone know’s did Phil have a Vena Cava Filter put in his vein after he had the first blood clot? I am very curious to know. If anyone know’s please e-mail me and let me know..
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June 24, 2010
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Sandra Correia said:
I am sending my deepest sympathies to the Harris family, I started watching the Deadliest Catch with my husband Josh and I loved it and Phill’s boat was the best 1.RIP Phill U will be missed.
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June 24, 2010
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Carmelo said:
I’ve been watching the deadliest catch since it started, it’s incredible the kind of job this guys do. Capt. Phil had teach me so many things about live, And at my age I tought I knew everything. In the last episode when Josh told him he had a problem we all see at the end how worry he was about Josh and how a father was determined to help his son. Capt. Phil thanks for the memories RIP.
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June 24, 2010
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Kerri said:
I think I often forget, after watching all these years, that this is a show. With every episode, I feel myself getting more and more drawn into the lives of all the people. Phil became like family. It just devastated me. I thought I had prepared myself, but I admit, it was a tough one to swallow.
I love Phil. I love his, sometimes, brutal, but sincere honesty. I love his years of smoking laugh and his smile, the love he has for his boys, devotion to his crew and boat and loyalty to his friends. Phil will remain in my heart and the hearts of so many people.
This show has allowed us to become apart of the lives and fall in love with the men of Deadliest Catch. Thank you for sharing your lives with us and thank you for sharing Captain Phil Harris with us, with me. God Bless you all!
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June 24, 2010
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Ornree said:
Yes, Bob, I, too, caught the reference to the crow.
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June 24, 2010
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Victoria said:
I know I’m probably not the only one, but I both dread and anticipate next week’s episode. I heard about Phil’s passing while I was in a class, and I had to go home later and have a good cry about it. Many of us feel like we know these guys, and when they hurt, we hurt with them.
My heart goes out to his family and his crew (who might as well be the same). He will be missed very much, he’s always been my favorite. God bless you all, I’ve been praying for you and will continue to do so. And I am so glad they’re airing the footage of what happened. I suppose it’s kind of closure for us who weren’t there, and our chance to let it sink in and say goodbye all over again.
We’ll love you forever, Phil. God’s speed.
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June 24, 2010
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hollyt said:
ornree,
it wouldn’t surprise me if the actual raven were there in the picture. they are everywhere up there. they are smart and very mischievous.
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June 24, 2010
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Ornree said:
I agree, Holly. When they were taking Phil off the boat, a black raven was sitting on a deck. Then the camera panned to a beautiful flying eagle with its wings spread open to release its magic powers over Phil. Very dramatic and so very much the native american culture.
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June 24, 2010
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hollyt said:
thanks so much for telling me that. i have goose bumps. what a cool cool thing. the creator has his family and crew cradled in his hands. of course phil and my dad are advising Hin on what to do i’m sure.
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June 24, 2010
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Larry De La Briandais said:
I was personally unhappy with the way discovery cut the episode. To leave the viewers hanging, not knowing the fate of someone they have come to know, even if only through the screen, was horrible. Prior to watching the episode I had no idea that Phil had suffered a stroke. It came as a huge shock. I could not believe it when they left it hanging. Trying to boost ratings by capitalizing on a mans death. That episode could have been cut to include to entire story, and that is how it should have been cut.
I’m not sure I will continue to watch. I can’t even imagine the conversation when they were cutting that episode, “Which camera angle of Phil laying here is more dramatic?”. I can’t even begin to imagine the conversation that took place when they were deciding where to end the episode. Unbelievable!
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June 25, 2010
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hollyt said:
Larry De La Briandais
This is reality tv. As nice as it is for your psyche, life can’t be wrapped up in an hour. actually it is 42 minutes with the commercials taking up the rest of the time. Phil’s family didn’t know the fate of their dad. They had to go through 10 days of good bad and uncertainty. This is reality tv. Therefore it mimmics life. If you want a resolution in 42 minutes perhaps it would be more enjoyable for you to watch csi or law and order.
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June 25, 2010
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Larry De La Briandais said:
There is absolutly NO reason that they could not have cut that episode to include only Phil. It was a VERY conscious decision to end it where they did. They had ALL the film and knew his fate LONG BEFORE they cut that show. Phil’s family went through hell. But that does NOT excuse using a mans death solely to create suspense and increased ratings.
I have no problem with them airing what happened. It’s obivious that Phil and his family wanted it that way. And since I feel like I know them I want to know what happened. I wonder how the decision went… “If we end with the ambulance driving off they will be dieing to know what happened…” It was nothing more than a blatant ratings grab. :^(
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June 25, 2010
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Larry De La Briandais said:
BTW, his fate was not realized on that episode. After watching it I had to research it on the internet.
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June 25, 2010
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hollyt said:
Larry De La Briandais
I’m a female so it is my job to try and get the last word. I doubt I’ll be successful as in your previous two messages you just rearranged your words differently to say the same thing. However, I will try…..
I’d like to know how long you have been a watcher of this show? I knew on February 10, 2010, what the end of this story was going to be. It was the number one news item on fox news and CNN. We here in DC wer experiencing the seccond worst blizzard in our history of recorded weather. It was right below that story. So, either you are a new fan or you live in outer mongolia.
I distinctly remember being half asleep and hearing about Phil’s death. I raced down in to my kitchen and told my husband that I had this horrible nightmare and what it was. He said “sorry, but it was for real. I just saw it on the place in google where they have the breaking news.”
By the way, he never watches TV. The only thing he halfway tunes in to but won’t admit it is “that darn fish show you watch.”
You know not all people in this world are evil. The whole intent of life is not to manipulate you. This is not a conspiracy by discovery or anybody else. It is a reality show. Do you think when that ambulance went off in to the distance that those kids knew what was happening to their dad? This show is chronicling the lives of real men doing a real job. Although I may be stating the obvious and being redundant, each episode covers a portion of time and what occurred during those days. It is a version of life. I don’t know about your existance, but mine does not have pretty scripts, gorgeous models, and appropriate music. As phil said “this is as real as it gets.” If you are uncomfortable go watch desperate houswives or american idol. Get a grip my friend.
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June 25, 2010
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Larry De La Briandais said:
I have watched the show off and on for a few years. I recently began recording them on the DVR and watching as often as I can. Watching them all together like that really makes you feel like you know them.
I don’t watch the news, read the news, or follow any internet site with news. If they don’t report on my morning talk show during my drive to work, then I don’t hear about it. When I watched that episode I had NO idea that Phil had died. None. No one I know had any idea either (I’m the only one I know that watches). I had watched the episodes when he had the blood clots, so I was gravely concerned.
Yes, it is a show that captures real life. If it wasn’t I would have likely never watched in the first place. I find most fiction shows boring.
Yes, those poor boys had no idea what happened to their dad. However, why do the rest of us need to go through the same thing? Having a parent die is terrible. I know, my dad died 10 days before Phil. There is no reason to put anyone else thorough that, even though we don’t “actually know” him. It feels like we do.
When they were deciding what to put in the episode, they had plenty of options. The show isn’t setup to only include a specific time frame per episode. They (whomever makes those decisions) had discussions to decide what to include. They had to consciously decide to cut it there. It’s a pretty standard technique to end a show with a big issue unresolved. It gets more people to watch. What other reason was there? Because in real life it took 10 days before the family knew? Not a chance. They took advantage of the situation to build suspense. And it wasn’t necessary.
I’m not uncomfortable watching (other than I didn’t sleep well that night). I have no problem with them airing what happened, especially since it is obvious that is what Phil and his family wanted. It’s the cut I have a problem with. While the show doesn’t have a script, someone takes hundreds of hours of film and decides what to include. And it is not a simple chronological series of film. It’s “cut up”, moved around, sometimes repeated. They had to decide what to include. They could have just as easily made the entire episode all about Phil. It would have made a better episode in my opinion.
They had a chance to handle this in an un-Hollywood manner. They didn’t. They instead chose to take advantage of a man’s death. A good man. And it is just reprehensible. And make no mistake, they intentionally cut it there to build suspense, make it more dramatic, period.
And I’m married; I understand who gets the last word. ;^)
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June 25, 2010
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hollyt said:
you know, i respect your opinion, and am glad we live in a land where we can express ourselves freely so far. I won’t change your mind, and you won’t change mine. I have always been a person who believes the best in people and am a glass half full kind of gal. I can imagine that you have some issues with watching the show. My dad was taken away in an ambulance with a massive stroke a year ago the night the episode we are discussing was broadcast. Watching this was not a laugh riot for sure.A part of good drama is suspense and emotion. If they had done things differently, I feel it could have trivialized Phil’s life. I don’t know. There are merits to both ways of thinking.
I had friends who know me and know I love DC come up to me, put their arms around me and say that they had some sad news to relate. I was like I know already but thanks.
I’m a news hound, who is a product of many generations of such. It’s hard to imagine not keeping up with fdcurrent events, but we are all different. Enjoy your day.
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June 25, 2010
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Larry De La Briandais said:
I suspect that it feels quite different if you already knew what happened than if you did not. However, I’ll never know…
I’m sorry to hear about your dad. That must have been quite a traumatic episode to watch.
And I’m neither a half full nor a half empty. I just think the glass is twice as big as it needs to be. ;^)
Have a nice weekend. :8^)
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June 25, 2010
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Migueł Villareal Carmona said:
I been a fan of TDC since it was one of the The Deadliest Job, and when TDC started I never look into any info so I would it enjoy the episodes knowing that they were already taped this year I broke that tradition and after watching the last episode I just want to say thanks to Capt Phil and all the crew of the CM for making this season the most incredible ever, It can’t be more real than that…
thanks and god bless Capt Phil’s family and crew
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June 28, 2010
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drew said:
what a blab. in only 2 weeks! it’s great that this show I enjoy is obsessed upon by so many viewers because I know it should stay alive for a while. Let’s face it though, how many, of you devotees, will help put DC in the grave now? So many of you are yuppies, city slicks and all of you are paid slaves. new age slaves working on some kind of new age American plantation. Mindlessly working your life away in the fear of the new age whips of your new age owners. Letting the rich screw you out of your benefits, out of your retirements and out of the decent family life that just 50 years ago was enjoyed by people who did no more than you are doing now. do you really feel that sorry for anybody? Don’t you have such a pitiful existence that the drama of people actually living in this world is all you have to look forward too? and yeah it’s sad Phil passed. I don’t enjoy death unless it’s getting to watch a bus full of fat cats run off a cliff and fall to their death. if that’s ever caught on film, it would be truly cenematic. A Kodak island moment. but still, we are surely not the hard and fast nation that we once were. no. our hard and fast are either buried where they fell or living under the bridge you cross on your treacherous route to work. You there jimb….. making some coment about Jake A. being a ME generation punk kid. I don’t know what “generation” 1978 models are but that would be mine. I don’t know if you took the time to be a father or if you skipped that part like a lot of “your gen” did but, one thing for sure, kids don’t change. People all start out kicking, screaming and able to vavuum up everything they can see, hear, touch, smell, taste. We as a society are so eager to place blame that we seem to skip the analogging and just judge each other immediatly based on our digital receptions. I have PTSD. If you want to trash me like you did jake A, won’t you ask yourself “If every action we take in life is just a means to the same pre-determined end then why do we even try?” Jake A. does try. Anyone, who’s life has been so humbled as his, who can find the heart to go on in this, some cruel man made hell, should be supported not spat on. I find you people strange. I think if you look deep inside yourselves, you must know why. Good luck DC
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drew said:
what happens tomorrow? you know what happens, dysfunction x confusion x friction + josh harris standing up to the challenge he was born for. This next show is going to be the one. I’m going to watch it but, into the ground I wish, I could jack slap the filthy, low bred, indignant parasites who, with great anticipation, are waiting to collect their cut from the airing of Phil Harris’ death. You scum have been waiting for this haven’t you. The show is about the Deadliest Job in our nation and yet, with the exception of areawide events, no one in the show has ever died. I don’t watch this program for that but, I feel as if there may be events to come that challenge everyone on board the DC production. There is something unusual going on. I’m not a prophet but, I don’t need espn;) to see the winds are blowing from the wrong direction. I hope the production crews for DC are prepared to get the ultimate shot because 2010/2011 season is going to be the one you’ve been waiting for. I only think I know things some times. Some times I know things I shouldn’t know. In the end, Sometimes I find out that the visions I thought would prove true were actually less frightening than the cold hard reality which replaces them. The sea has it’s own agenda. It always has. everything we men have learned to “control” has it’s own agenda. the air, the soil, the dark, the clouds, that of the sea and the sea itself have all played mostly fair with us but, by now, we’ve taken from them more than we could ever manage to return. you mark my word; the elements don’t play by our rules and if you think they do, you’re in for a reality check. I hope God has mercy on us all but, those who suck the blood from the earth and the life upon it will be washed from every hole. So go on and laugh will you. these, my words, i hope left on unwasted breath.
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Brett Shatraw said:
I have ben an avid watcher of “Deadliest Catch” now for several years and it seems that this year is the hardest to watch.All of the captains and fishermen are such special people in my heart for doing what they do..The loss of Capt.Phil Harris is something that I will remember for a long time and I will miss him on the show.I hope that Jake and Josh can be what their dad was and touch as many hearts as he did.So I now must sit and watch the final episodes and try to be strong and not let a tear fall but I know that one will and I will not be ashamed when it does as Capt. Phil would not want that..God bless Capt Phil,”may you have fair winds and following seas on your voyage”..
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Jennifer Ladd said:
I am thankful to the family and “Deadliest Catch” for showing how “real” it is. It is so hard to lose someone you love. It was something to see how real addiction can also affect people and families. I hope that through these last episodes of Phil we can learn or remind ourselves that we are not here forever. Take each day as it comes, live life, and never taken anything for granted. Jake I wish you well on your way to sobriety. It is never easy. Anyone can be affected by addiction. Those who look down on you for it should realize it could happen to them or to someone they love. Josh and Jake….take care of each other. We are all thinking of you!
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Karla Vogel said:
The Raven carries the soul to the happy hunting grounds (fishing grounds).
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Christy said:
I just finished watching tonight’s episode and it brought tears to my eyes and down my cheecks. I’m dealing with a parent now that is having mini TIA’s and I know in my heart the big one could come at any time. My heart goes out to his family even though some time has passed. May God Bless You and we will miss you Capt. Phil.
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King Crabman! said:
Funny when you feel like you know people when you get more and more intimate with people on TV or entertainers etc.. Phill was a man a fisherman thru and thru… Very sad to see him go.. Very happy that he let us into his life like this.. Sad knowing what those boys are going thru having lost a parent… happy that they also are allowing this to go on…. this is the ultimate reality.. It’s its truest form it portrays life as we know it… R.I.P. Captain Phill you are missed by more people than you will ever know!
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Darcy said:
Drew, SERIOUSLY?!?!?!?! I understand where you think that this is exploitation at its most pure, obvious form, but do some research before you start spouting out at the mouth. PHIL AND HIS SONS requested that EVERYTHING be filmed if something were to happen.
“Josh Harris said he was adamant that the consequences of the stroke should be shown, adding that the producers “were very sensitive” about filming. Asked if there were any scenes that he or his brother asked the network not to show, he said, “No, because we want it to be as real as it can get.””
Check: http://www.corneliamarie.com/featured/capt-phils-fate-realized/
“Captain Harris — a salty, bearded fisherman who became a bona-fide TV star thanks to “Deadliest Catch” — had instructed cameramen to keep filming if anything were to happen to him, according to his son Josh and Discovery Channel executives. Out at sea the captain and his longtime cameraman and friend, Todd Stanley, had many conversations about storytelling.”
So when it’s somebody’s wish, do you still want to argue the “right and wrong” of the whole issue; not your call, not your concern!!!! STOP TUNING IN IF YOU DON’T WANT TO SUPPORT DISCOVERY/DC AND IT’S “filthy, low bred, indignant parasites who, with great anticipation, are waiting to collect their cut from the airing of Phil Harris’ death.”
Hmmmmm, you really want to argue that “The show is about the Deadliest Job in our nation…??” Try being a soldier across seas fighting for stranger’s rights and freedoms! Or try to be a spouse or child of those who are across seas fighting for the stranger’s rights and freedoms! While this crab fishing may be a “job,” and very well is dangerous, these captains are happy and content with this job (as it seems), beginning as a hobby, and most skippers coming from fishing families who are just carrying on the legacy of their names. They can quit any time, they don’t sign their names to any contract!!!
Curious why you “are going to watch it but…” if you feel so strongly about what terrible publicity and attention it’s drawing?? You’re just as guilty to supporting something you’re arguing against as everyone else!!!
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Alli D said:
Hey boys,
I lost my mother recently too… her lungs collapsed due to an adverse reaction to chemo therapy…Josh, I know EXACTLY how you felt in the emergency room at St Paul about not knowing what/how to feel…looking around you thinking “oh my gosh is this day my mom (dad) dies, are these the last words i get to speak to her (him)…and the awful daze you enter where you feel like you’re in the twilight zone or something…i am so sorry for your loss, and I just want to send my condolences, especially as this episode airs.
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Gen said:
Like most us here. I thought I was ready to see the episode of him having the major stroke. He his a very good father, captain and a friend. You can tell that just by watching how he deals with his sons, his crew and the rest of the fleet. Among all the Captains I have seen on the show, I think he is the least slave driver. He is definitely my favorite Captain. I am so sad to see this happening to him
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June 30, 2010
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Renee said:
DREW seriously needs to get a life!!Find another sounding board for your screwed up agenda.
Here is a thought- CHANGE THE CHANNEL if you don’t like what is happening on the show or hopw it is being produced. Obvioulsy this is how the family wanted it or they would not be showing any of it.
You sound like one of those people who has an opinion about everything and have to somehow bring your own personal agenda into the discussion when it really has no relevance..
Get over yourself..
For Jake and Josh- my deepest condolances on your loss. I have loved the show from the start and appreciate the HONESTY that was portayed by the members of your crew and your dad. It hits home for lots of us viewers and we shed tears right long with you. God be with you!
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Ken an avide watcher said:
I have watched this show since the beginning. I hate the fact that i have to miss episodes of it to work and when i do miss it i watch it at least once in the remainder of the week if not twice. Feb 10 2010 was a sad day for any fan of the show. I eagerly anticipated tonights episode, not for the joy of watchin, but for the celebration of Phils life. Fishing is what this man did all of his life, and i am personally touched that he would share this with us. Jake and Josh will step up to be the men Phil wanted them to be there is no doubt in my mind. may the eagles soar high over the Cornelia Marie and the crab be plentiful in the tanks. God bles boys and RIP Phil. You will be missed.
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Emily said:
I thought I was prepared for tonights episode. I knew what was coming. It didnt matter. It broke my heart to see him just moments before share pictures and laughs with his sons. I am glad that they were able to have that time together. Its hard to see someone so stubborn and strong unable to move. My heart goes out to his friends and family. If heaven has crabs they are in trouble now. May he be healthy and happy now.
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robbie said:
well i like to say that i am sorry to hear about this and my heart goes out too the family and i love the show and he was one i like me and my wife wacth it evertime it was on and she love him too let you know i know how it feels i lost my dad about 8 years ago and still miss him but everthing works out for you he will be miss
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June 30, 2010
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Christine said:
Wow i am amazed how everytime i watch or read about what happened i tear up, hell i cry, anyway this is tough to watch but i thank the tv crew and sons for letting us in to this private part of the story. Its crazy how attached i am to this show and how touched i am even though i just know these people by watching it. It was great to see Phil in the prior episodes and i going to really really miss him!! This show is awesome and you all should be very proud of it!!
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June 30, 2010
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Scott said:
It’s painful to watch a real person suffer and die on TV, but if we are going to watch “reality TV” we should be prepared for things that happen in real life.
Either way, my prayers and thoughts go out to this family going through this difficult time, and I wish them the best.
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June 30, 2010
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Jim said:
This is why shows like Kim Kardashians, Survivor, and many others are a joke. They are not real. Many are scripted and re shot.
The Deadliest Catch isnt’. It’s regular people, doing dangerous work showing the true spirit and heart of America.
It’s so popular because faults and all, we see ourselves.
Phil was a complicated, but also a great person like so many. His voice was big, but his heart was bigger. It’s shown Josh and I feel it has touched millions.
RIP to the great, Phil Harris
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Don said:
I have watched this show since the very first season. I find it amazing at how drawn and attached we as viewers find ourselves to certain people on the show. The men on the show become important to us; nearly family in our minds.
I am not an emotional man normally; yet even though I knew long ago of Phil’s passing I find myself watching the show with my eyes welling up with tears. I can tell you I have lost family before and shed not a tear.
The raw emotion and openness that Phil showed us made even the viewer at home want to call him “dad” or at least “friend”.
All I can say is my condolences to the entire Harris family and the fleet. You have lost a loved one, friend, and overall wonderful person who cannot be replaced.
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July 1, 2010
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David said:
Just sad, very sad. I don’t think I have ever cried during any TV show. It just hits home. It’s very difficult watching the events unfold in front of your eyes. RIP Cpt. Phil
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Maria T. said:
I have watched the show since the first day it aired and immediately became a big fan. I admire all the captains and crew who appear on the show.I must admit Capt. Phil immediately made his way into our heart. I can not express how sorry I am for your loss and hold Phil’s family in my prayers. He was a man with such a big heart and will be greatly missed.
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July 1, 2010
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noel lariviere said:
to those who new phill will call him brother,for those who watched him on tv called him family, for those who never seen him missed a chance to understande the best person this world had on it in the bearing sea he was the capitan of the water at home he was dad to his children and to the rest of us we wished we could be like him and to those who would like to sail the seven seas remember phill haris a true capitan of the seas in alaska
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Julie said:
Drew is an idiot – period. Someone else here has already addressed this but it bears repeating. I don’t understand people who blow into a website, half-a** read, and then give completely off-base assessments.
That being said, it was so typical of Phil to allow the cameras to roll. He was the real deal. An honest, hard-working man who wanted the viewer to see him warts and all. I’ll miss him so much and wish the best to his boys.
Love to Jake and Josh.
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July 2, 2010
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Cheryl Denise Morgan said:
I worked that night and came home to see Phil having a stroke and leaving a stroke patient in surgery that did not make it that night at work. I cried so hard while watching the show. God Bless you Capt. Phil Harris and your loving boys.
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July 2, 2010
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Anonymous said:
We are all born, we all live, and we all die. Captain Phil knew that, and wanted to share his life, and his death with us. I admire his courage and the courage of his family for not only enduring such a painful time but also for insisting that Captain Phil’s wishes be honored.
Godspeed Captain Phil and best wishes to the family.
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Jimi Witter said:
“A smooth sea never made a skilled Mariner.”
Old English Proverb
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Ken said:
I followed everything as it happened, but it still was hard knowing what was about to happen.
I have been a fan since the show began, and appreciate what these guys do.
Fair Winds and Following Seas, Captain, and boys you know how to do it, so take care.
Can’t immagine what the rest of the fleet was feeling so far away. Be safe guys.
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July 2, 2010
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Doreen Martinez said:
My prayers are with The Harris boys as well as all of Capt. Phil’s family and friends.
My son got the whole family hooked on Deadliest Catch from season 1 – we love it. It is because it’s not a fight to see who can be the best backstabber and win it’s about these brave guys out there doing their jobs and living their lives.
All of us have our favorite ships..My son’s is the Northwestern because my nephew looks like Sig…
For me it’s always been the Cornelia Marie because of Capt Phil and his boys..and the crew.
God Speed to you Capt Phil (may all you Crap Fishermen know he is watching over you)
TO CAPT JONATHAN (Time Bandit) Bless you for being there with those boys.
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July 3, 2010
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Brady McQuinn said:
Gratz to Jake for causing so much stress to your dad that put him over the edge. “Junkie Jake” you are a true scumbag.
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July 4, 2010
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Derek said:
I met Phil a couple of times at local stores in Lake Stevens. Being a former crabber myself, I took the time to tell him that I thought he was doing a great job balancing being a father and being a captain. Phil was and will always be a fond memory, To his son’s, he was proud of you. From one father to another it was very clear.
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July 5, 2010
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Mary said:
To Brady, What a horrible thing to post. Who are you to judge Jake? My heart goes out to him because I know the pain he must feel that he and his Dad had that very difficult conversation right before he had a stroke. The pain he must feel breaks my heart. It took courage for him to confess to his Dad that he was an addict and needed help. The love we saw between them was the real deal. Maybe you have never had to deal with someone you love having an addiction but it doesn’t make you not love them and they are not scum bags. Phil loved his boys and the last thing he would want is for Jake to be regarded the way you said.
Josh has posted on the site that Jake is doing well and sought treatment. Good for him and I know his Dad is proud of him. Shame on you Brady for saying such a cruel thing.
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July 5, 2010
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An Alaskan said:
Firstly, my prayers and thoughts go out to the Captain’s family and friends as they re-live this experience and continue to work through their loss. I didn’t know Captain Phil personally but I know several people who did and who thought the world of him as a fisherman, captain, and, above all, a father. Rest in peace.
Second: Brady obviously has never had a problem with addiction or cared for someone who has otherwise he would not be so bold in his comments. Jake is a human being who makes mistakes but who most certainly did NOT kill his father with those mistakes. Best of luck through your recovery, Jake, and the fact that you recognized and admitted your problem shows that you do care about yourself and the future your father wanted for you.
And finally: Darcy- no one will argue with you that being a soldier is a dangerous but you may have forgotten that those people also are not forced into enlisting and are very aware of the possibility of combat. When the statistics are calculated by the U.S. Dept. of Labor, military personnel are excluded. The top three most dangerous jobs are fishermen, pilots, and timber cutters because of the ratio of deaths to the employed. Now as the spouse of an Alaskan Bush pilot, I can certainly empathize with worrying about your spouse and being unsure of their safety, no matter what their job. I can also recognize that these men certainly enjoy aspects of their jobs but it’s the passion that drives them back each year to fish/fly/log/etc. and that that is something they tend to share with many military personnel. I’m so thankful for the sacrifices so many of my fellow Americans and loved ones have made so that I can live the blessed, fortunate and free life that I do (especially one that so many women in this world are not fortunate enough to lead), and pray for their safe return every day. I only hope you’ll keep my family and the many like them in your prayers, even if you do think what they do is “optional” or not as dangerous.
Truly, the last thought I wish to leave is that we were lucky, even only as viewers, to enjoy having Captain Phil Harris be a part of our lives.