Posted on March 12, 2010 - by Morgan Howard
Cornelia Marie and Capt. Phil Update
The F/V Cornelia Marie has been out of commission since the middle of February with a replacement of our “reduction gear” needed. This has been a costly and burdensome repair. The entire crew has been off since Capt. Phil’s memorial on February 21st.
Finally, the crew is headed back to Alaska to finish up the long Opilio season. We still have a couple of trips left to meet our crab quota. Unfortunately, most of Alaska, including Dutch Harbor is experiencing a late winter storm with blowing snow and freezing temperatures.
Despite the icy conditions, the Cornelia Marie is anxious to get back to work. The crew consists of Derrick Ray as skipper, Steve Ward as Engineer, deck boss Freddie Maugatai and deck hand Ryan Simpson. We will be hiring another fisherman from Dutch Harbor to help out while the boys are away. Josh and Jake are dealing with their father’s affairs and it is unknown if they will return to finish the season.
Tomorrow, Captain Harry Lewis from the F/V Incentive will be talking on the (internet) radio about Capt. Phil. Capt. Harry was a great friend of Phil’s and wanted to express his thoughts and share some fond memories. Tune in March 13, 2010 at 3 PM Eastern time at http://www.mhbradio.com.
The passing of Capt. Phil continues to weigh heavy on our minds. We are always grateful to everyone who emails. We do read them all.
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April 15, 2010
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Warren said:
I just saw the seaon 6 season premier and I was taken back by a quote from Phil “you can either make it happen, watch what happened or wonder what the F*** happened” I think that will stick with me for a very long time. I hope the boys listened to their dad as he had his profound moments. R.I.P Phil, safe sailing and fertile fishing grounds
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April 15, 2010
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Diane Johnson said:
The show must go on. We all miss Phil like we would a family member. Josh and Jake are in our Hearts and Prayers. We are all still watching to see that they are ok. We need our conclusion, we need to see Josh and Jake back on the show. I think we all feel this way. They will make the show this season just by showing up after Phils Death. The show will not be the same without Phil but we need our closure.
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April 16, 2010
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Deacon Paul said:
“Some went off to sea in ships, plied their trade on the deep waters.
They saw the works of the LORD, the wonders of God in the deep.” -Psalm 107
May God Bless and keep Captain Phil in His loving hands. He and his family are in my prayers.
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April 16, 2010
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mike&missa said:
Watchin’ Phil was like watchin’ my Uncle Frank. Big gruff guy that would kick your ass if you got outta line, and was always there when you needed help. Watching this season is gonna be hard, even though I know we’ll see Phil again when our time comes. God bless the Harris clan.
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April 18, 2010
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Bonnie Hogancamp said:
Thank you Morgan and Cornelia Marie for all the updates regarding your fishing boat. I will pray for all of you and your crew members to succeed in your business. It’s tough times and it can’t be easy with all of this personal trauma you have gone through this year.
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April 19, 2010
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Jiala said:
I love the show the Deadliest Catch I can not wait for the new season to start i enjoy the show so much and the people on the show although admittingly i do have a favorite the Cornelia Marie Captain Phil and the crew always had me smiling laughing and shaking my head. I loved Captain Phil and his passing is still heart breaking almost like you feel like you lose a dear friend when you watch them on tv it feels like they become apart of your life as funny as that sounds… I hope that Cornelia Marie will be able to continue on and that his sons will join in on the boat once again… I wish them a wonderful season and hope that the crab will come to the Cornelia Marie and that they will kick butt.. I know that Phil will be watching over his crew and his boat. I hope like Phil that you make sure you watch like he always did looking for those “fart bubbles” Good luck to you all on the Cornelia Marie may all you be safe on your journeys.
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April 19, 2010
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Sally Jones said:
RIP Capt. Phil. My partner & my thoughts are with your family at this difficult time. We shall miss him. God bless, Sally & Simon
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April 20, 2010
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Kim Fowler said:
I want to send my condolences to the family, and thank them for sharing with us over the last 5 years. Josh and Jake, you had a great father. We never think our parents know anything, but when they’re gone, we realize as we grow older, they were the wisest of all. God bless your family and we’ll be praying for you.
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April 20, 2010
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Janette said:
I just listened to the Dj that intervied Phil and it was good. Phil was Phil joking like he always did it was good to hear his voice. Phil was the kind of person that everyone liked he was very down to earth and had a magnetic personality that drew you to him like a magnet. He was a tough man but under that interior was a very loving father and friend to all. He really was a good father to his boys he loved them very much even though they did things that all kids do and have done. He always had some funny sayings also like the one that when he was mad at Josh he said ” I think that he is the milkmans son” but we all know that he was on joking that was Phil. He reminds me of my late Uncle rugged, ruff and spoke what was on his mind. My Uncle was onry like him always doing something to amuse people and you couldn’t help but like him. I give him praise as to the blood clots I had 2 of them myself on in the left leg and one below the knee and one in the groin and that was scary,I had a filter put in my vein that would catch the big clots and then destroy them the little clots weren’t that life threatening and I was surprised that they didn’t do that with Phil it might have saved his life.. Gone by closer to the heart.
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April 20, 2010
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cory said:
hi, i just seen the beginning of season six and it looked like the cornelia was sinking! i was just wondering what boat it was since it obviously wasn’t the cornelia?
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April 21, 2010
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Jess Stuart said:
Howdy,
When I heard of Capt Phils passing earlier this year, I got weepy. As I watch this season, I seem to continue. I’m finally at the place where I can write something. (God what a melodramatic intro – sorry about that).
Of all the Captains on Deadliest Catch, Capt. Phil was the one I related to the most. He had an admirable combination of pragmatist and philosopher. To me, he was an every man (meaning nothing but the best), who took on the greatest challenge and loved to do so.
My Dad passed away about 13 years ago. I guess I’m saying I feel for you all, and I’m praying for you all. If you want me to pray for anything specific, please email it to me.
Thanks,
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April 21, 2010
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Ryan- Deadliest catch fan said:
I just wanted to say i absolutely love deadliest catch, and captain phil is my personal favorite. I like Sig but i think he is a little more hollywood possibly than phil was. However, I am 23 and def. know what a loss like this feels like i lost my mother at 17. To Jake and Josh hold your heads up time will heal all pain. I think it would make your old man smile down on yall to get back on that boat and continue on with his legacy. However, i do also understand this may not be an easy task to take on whatever the case may be. My heart and prayers go out to the family and all the people that bust their ass for the show, crab, and fortune. Last but not least thank you for allowing us to enjoy a little piece of your life. I am in the oilfield and yall make what we do look like office work.
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April 21, 2010
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Ben Mauro said:
I have been a fan of Deadliest Catch since it began and I respect the hard work of these men. My sincerest condolences to Captain Phil’s family and to his crew.
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April 21, 2010
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Jason Greyshock said:
My family has been in the fishing indus. for over 60 yrs. I want to thank the discovery channel for a great show and for all the great web sites they have put up for Capt. Harris. My two son’s and I watch every episode. We will keep the Harris boys and the entire crew in our prayers while they finish this season. We hope to see the Harris boys and the rest of the crew back next season. Smooth sailings Phil and may you rest in peace and watch over your boys and see what a wonderful father you were to them as they move forward.
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April 21, 2010
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Jana Cornelis said:
I just watched the season opener of DC. Bittersweet. It’s good to see Cap’t. Phil and the boys. They’re in my thoughts often. God speed Captain Phil…Miss you….
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April 22, 2010
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Donna said:
My sincere condolences to Jake, Josh and the whole Cornelia Marie Family.
R I P Captain Phil knowing you were so loved by so many hopefully is a comfort to your family. One day at a time boy’s.
I will miss your everyman persona, so down to earth, now sailing above us in Heaven. Smooth Sailing Captain Phil.
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April 22, 2010
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WA said:
Phil was my favorite Captain. He was tough, honest, hard-working and caring. We’ll miss him!
Josh and Jake, our hearts go out to you both.
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April 22, 2010
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Kevin Sheriff said:
Seeing Capt. Phil reminds me of my Dad especially when he said when we are out here at work your not my son its business (my Dad told me the exact same thing). You could just see it in Phil’s face when he was talking to his boys that even though he would set them straight his love was unconditional. What a man he was! He was real and there is not many more like him. May his family be blessed
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April 23, 2010
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Erin Christine said:
He was and always will be “Deadliest Catch”. From the first second I watched this amazing show Captain Phill Harris was the reason I kept tuning back in, I was watching him and his crew fish when the show was just called Alaskan crab fishing. His pull no punches and nip it in the bud attitude and ofcourse, his ability to roll with whatever came his way with a smile, was what I admired most no matter how big the problem Phill handled it in only a way he could. He was a Captain and a father that I connected with and enjoyed watching. Rest in peace. You are missed.
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April 24, 2010
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JW said:
TO the boys,no one needs to tell you what you need to do because he ‘s in your heart and fishing is in your blood.And to phil,thanks for being you,sail on brother.
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April 25, 2010
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Lori Anne Perry said:
Phil will be missed so dearly in my heart and inner soul of the beginning to the end. I can see to the future of his sons and reasons of needs. Fulfilling the dreams of their seen lives and such much desire to be at the hearted best. I give unto them the couriage to always stand up for what they have most in means in their heart to become the best. I value the soul of both of them and the heart and body of Phil. Truely the best is for the better been and mind of capture. With Love I see to the bid of farewell and the closure to be the in ward destiny of being. For the long term is the main of the desire and the short of the end. Love to them all from my heart to theirs.
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April 25, 2010
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cat said:
phil you will be so missed by all R.I.P
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April 26, 2010
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Sam said:
Phill, you will be dearly miss. Our hearts sincerly go out to his family as this is surely a great loss. We have enjoyed watching him on the deadliest catch and his inspiration and determination will alway be close to our hearts. His lose has touched me like a lose of a family member would. Joah and Jake, we can only wish you strength in this tragedy and in hope to see you both live on in your dads legacy.
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April 26, 2010
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Becky Warmbo said:
Phil, my daughter and I have been watching since the beginning. We lived with you on that boat with your guys and your boys. I felt the pain frustration fear and happiness with all of you. You will be so dearly missed!!! I love you as a member of my family and all you Cornelia guys! it hurts actully it breaks my heart seeing the show wondering whats happening now I never did any of this email stuff before but needed to express my love and sympathy. Phil you were the kind of man father and human being everyone should strive for. Fish hard in Heaven!!! Josh and Jake your father loved you so much watch the show and see how much you meant to him and how proud he was of you. Grieve as long as neeeded heal your hearts and look forward to becoming the kind of men your Dad knew you could be.
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April 27, 2010
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kevin griggs said:
When the family gathers to eat Alaskan crab I make sure the entire family prays for the safety of the fishing crews and remembers the sacrifice of the fishermen that gave their lives so we could eat such a delicious meal. Corn farmers rarely die plying their trade, but Alaskan fishermen often die so we can enjoy the bounty of the sea. So when you eat your crab dinner, say a prayer for Captain Phil and all the brave men that live and die by the sea.
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April 27, 2010
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Teresa Myers Klingenberg said:
r i p capt phil i watch deadliest catch every week me and my dad but has anyone heard if they plan on having a memorial service for him
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April 29, 2010
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jonica said:
I just want to say im sorry for your lose and i hope all is okay….. Jake and Josh we love you and i know it is hard but your dad is looking daown on you and he loves you both very much… I hope you are okay and dealing with this lose gracefully… with love the Mullane Family
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April 29, 2010
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ALICIA said:
just..I miss you.
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April 30, 2010
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Mike said:
Capt. Phil, You are not amoung us any
longer , but I know that you are with the fishing fleet each day and hour they are on the Bering Sea. Like the
Guardian , you are watching over every
ship that goes out in harms way .
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April 30, 2010
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Roni said:
So very sorry for your loss. You know he loves you both & will always watch over you. Remember the good times. I’m just a fan but I feel for all of you in this community of fishermen.
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May 1, 2010
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gail tarr said:
It would be good if Heaven had a phone so you could hear your dad’s voice again. you think of your dad today, but that is nothing new. you thought about him yesterday and days before that too. you think of him in silence, you often speak his name. All you have are memories and a picture in a frame. His memory is a keepsake from which you’ll never part.God has him in His arms. you have him in your hearts. for captain phil’s family may he rest in peace’ Our thoughts are with you all xx gail + don
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May 4, 2010
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Melinda Potosky said:
Capt. Phil reminded me of my dad. I love Jake and Josh. My heart was broken when I heard that Phil has died. God bless all of the crab fishing fleet. I love all of those guys! I toast you with a “Duck Fart”.
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May 5, 2010
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R. J. Reynolds said:
We did not kill Phil. He was an adult who made his own choices, glorified on the “Deadliest Catch.” He got caught. We are receiving tons of email about this sad death and wish to say that it was not our doing.
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May 6, 2010
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tonya pelley said:
My deepest condolences are sent to the Harris Family especially the sons aboard the Cornelia Marie. We have been fans of the show and this family since it aired. Our family is involved in the crab fishery as well here on the East Coast of Newfoundland. Our crew is our family and we feel your pain. The love that he showed to his sons will live on forever. Long May Your Big Jib Draw Phil!!! God Bless your family.
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May 7, 2010
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mike said:
I will miss Phil I hope the boys pull through this and grow to be the men there father knew they will become
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May 9, 2010
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steve said:
My condolences to all the crew of the CM.To Jake & Josh-keep making Captain Phil proud of you-it was very clear that after he’d kick your ass -he was very proud of both of you,and loved you very much.
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May 12, 2010
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robb williams said:
from cape breton island, nova scotia,our thoughts are with harris family, as we are a fishing family too,, we have a vessel under construction ,, a 96 ft crabber,, and are concidering naming it the FV PHIL HARRIS
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May 31, 2010
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Mike Aguilar said:
I’ve been a huge fan of DC since its first season. Unless it’s a sporting event, I don’t watch regular broadcast TV. History and Discovery are all I watch. DC is my favorite show on Discovery (Sorry Mike)
Things have been financially hard for me the past couple of years, so I haven’t had cable to be able to watch. I’ve been watching over this Memorial Day weekend and saw that Capt Phil had been experiencing some serious health issues. But, so far, in what I’ve seen, he’s been doing a great job of recovering. And now today, I saw on the Northwestern’s website that he passed a few months ago, which was a crushing blow. Sig and Phil are my favorite Captains in the fleet.
RIP Phil, the show won’t be the same, or as good without you.
Jake and Josh, rest assured that your father is someplace better, where there are no health issues, negative 20 degree temperatures, 40 foot rogue waves, and the pots all have 1000 keepers, which the processors pay $10 apiece for. I wish you both all the best in wherever your lives take you in the future and hope that I will continue to see you on the show in the future.
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Mike Aguilar said:
One more thing: Phil” Fair winds and following seas, my friend. Keep the sun on your bow and the wind and waves over your stern.”
Davey Jones, Poseidon and Neptune, watch out. Your match is on his way now.
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June 4, 2010
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Marie M said:
I’m glad I read the recent news about
the f/v CM, I’m sure Jake and Josh et a.l. are really grieving as is members of “fleet”. Bless all who have been affected by the passing of Captain Phil. Even me, I felt like I knew ‘of him’ at least a little. Bless J & J.
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June 4, 2010
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Marie M said:
I didn’t know that the F/V Cornelia Marie wasn’t fishing. So, bless the CM family and the rest of the fleet.
I feel like I knew Captain Phil, or a
member of the crew, through the DC show.
I will still watch the show with greater interest and maybe buy an oilskin from ‘the store’.
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June 17, 2010
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Roger said:
This old world will never be the same without Captain Phil Harris. He seemed to be the type of person who would kick your ass,pick you up and give you a pat on the back. He will be missed by more people than he could ever have imagined. Josh,Jake and the rest of Phil’s family, you guys will be in our thoughts and prayers.
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June 17, 2010
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Jeff said:
How is Jake doing? Is he going to be on the C.M.?
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June 23, 2010
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Mike and Trina said:
My wife and i are so sorry for your lose if you boys need a place to get away you may come and stay with us. May God be with you all.
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July 23, 2010
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Cindy said:
I can’t seem to get enough of reading about Capt. Phil and his sons. Like everyone, he was my favorite. What we saw on tv was just who he was. A remarkable man. Who would work for free under those kind of conditions just to make a point he could do the job! Wonderful character. I hope the boys have inherited a lot from Capt. Phil. I surely will miss everything about him. My thoughts and prayers are with Joshua and Jacob.