Posted on July 13, 2010 - by Morgan Howard
Farewell to our Capt. Phil
Josh Harris and Johnathan Hillstrand (LA Times)
Tonight we say “farewell” to our skipper, Capt. Phil Harris of the F/V Cornelia Marie. I expect Discovery will use great sensitivity in telling the story of Phil’s last hours.
I guess in one respect we’re all in the same boat together. We all have similar feelings in regard to tonight episode of “Deadliest Catch”. My Mom and even Josh don’t really know what to expect on the show.
However, Josh and Johnathan were on the “Tonight Show with Jay Leno” last night and provided an idea of what is to come. During their segment of the interview, they did show a very emotional clip of the show. I guess this gives us some idea of what to expect. Also, before the Tonight Show, they spoke to a reporter from the LA Times:
Josh Harris, in Los Angeles this week for an appearance on “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno,” hasn’t watched Tuesday’s episode yet but says he will because he wants to make sure he said a proper goodbye. He was in shock during those last few days, he said, and doesn’t remember details that he now considers vitally important.
“It was hard to live it, and it’ll be really hard to relive it,” he said, lighting a steady stream of cigarettes on the rooftop of a Hollywood hotel. (He’s promised to kick the habit soon, but he’s too shellshocked at the moment, both from the death and the media attention now swirling around him). “I want to see those final moments of my father.”
Johnathan Hillstrand, co-captain of the Time Bandit and a close family friend in town with Harris for “The Tonight Show,” was at Harris’ bedside up to the end and said he hasn’t decided if he’ll watch the episode.
Josh is flying back from L.A. today and will watch the show here in Seattle. According to Johnathan’s twitter account he made a decision and will “be watching Deadliest Catch tonight”. Johnathan’s a great guy and has been a true friend to the Cornelia Marie family. Thank you Johnathan for all of your support.
Discovery Channel has set up a platform for Live chatting during the show here. Of course, we’ve always had the ability for real strong supporters of the Cornelia Marie to chat live at http://www.deadliestcatchfan.com - just scroll down to the bottom of the home page. I do hope they edit carefully and provide honor and justice to a good man.
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August 3, 2010
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Shirley said:
When I heard Capt. Phil loved to watch Meerkat Manor on Animal Planet it made me smile, as I too loved to watch them. I’m sure he mourned the loss of Flower when she died as many of us did. I have cried every day since I heard of his death and can not speak aloud of it to anyone as it makes me cry. I have never felt such a huge loss, he was larger than life itself. Crabs and Harleys in Heaven for you Capt. Phil.
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August 19, 2010
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Susan Woolsey said:
I am sad at the passing of Capt.Phil.He made me laugh at the things he said.One of the favorites were the “crab farts”.He sounded so serious that he had me believing it.I’ll always remember the love he shared with his sons and his crew.You could tell they were family.I will also remember his laugh.He had a great laugh.I know he’ll be watching down on his sons and the crew of the Cornelia Marie.God Bless You Phil.
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August 29, 2010
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Judy said:
To Captain Phil`s Famly and Crew, I`m so soory for your lost, I like Captain Phil very much.Watching The Deadlest Catch was really interesting and hard work. Please I Pray That The Cornelia Marie will sail again, and I know Captain Phil will watching over his beloved crew and family. God Bless All.
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September 7, 2010
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debbie said:
im so sorry to hear the loss of Captain phil he will be missed the Cornelia Marie was my favorite boat to watch, he will be remembered as being a top captain, sympathy to his family and crew
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September 11, 2010
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Fredrik Nilsson said:
I,m from Sweden and a huge fan of the deadliest catch.
My favorite in the show is/was Phil and his boat Cornelia Marie.
The clip from Tonight show did really get to me.
My sympathy to his family..
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September 29, 2010
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Uno said:
it’s only now that season 5 of Deadliest Catch is being aired here in SEAsia/the Philippines and it was only yesterday when I learned of Capt. Phil’s passing. My heart is broken because of this, he was such a lovely man and a great dad. I get really excited whenever the Cornelia Marie is shown on screen and I always wait for his scenes with Jake and Josh. I will truly miss him. My condolences to the Harris family.
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October 5, 2010
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John river said:
Just found out cap’t Phil died…. I feel like one of my family members have died…
God bless him, he was a good man.
RIP Phil……. John (England)
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October 5, 2010
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Timothy Pelley said:
God Bless you Capt. Phil may you rest in peace and watch over Jake and Josh and the Crew and the Cornelia Marie as well as the other boats as they get ready to head back out onto the Bearing Sea. Baltimore loves you we came together to see Capt’s. Sig, Johnathan and Andy at the Lyric Opera House in Sept. it was good to see them had a great time wish you were able to be there as we all cheered you on in your honor. Rest In Peace Capt. Phil
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December 1, 2010
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June 23, 2011
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July 29, 2011
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sean said:
It was so sad to see the passing of Capt. Phil. I am sure he along with many of his fans thought he would one day pass away at sea doing what he loved so much. An illness is not what I would have expected. Thanks Capt. for all the great television memories.
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August 9, 2011
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Dental Labs said:
It was really sad to hear about Capt. Phil. I really enjoyed watching the show with my ex wife. Never thought he would leave the world in this way. May he rest in peace.
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August 12, 2011
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Jim Masser said:
I had caught bits and pieces Deadliest Catch now and then, but never really watched it regularly. When I heard about Capt. Phil’s passing, I became more interested in the show and it quickly became one of my favorites. I also got to know Capt. Phil better through some of the older episodes. May he Rest In Peace.
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August 19, 2011
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Steve said:
I have watched Deadliest Catch from the first season. I enjoyed getting to know the personalities of all the captains and their crews. I especially liked to watch and listen to the wise old salt dog, Capt. Phil Harris and see how he handled working beside and teaching his sons about life and the Bering Sea. I think the reason that I grew fond of Phil is because we are the same age and I have kids the same age as his. God be with you my friend.
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September 2, 2011
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Bethany Tate said:
I love Captain Phil. My DVD’s will always be a reminder of him.
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September 12, 2011
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September 28, 2011
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Jave said:
Definitely farewell…
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September 28, 2011
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roberto postiglione said:
Good evening my name is Robert and I am one of your fans wanted to know when they go on the air, or new episodes of Discovery Channe
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October 19, 2011
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Roland Medve said:
Hi I`m from Scotland and a fan of the deadliest catch.
My favorite in the show was Phil.
My sympathy to his family and to his friends. May He rest in peace.
God be with you my friend. God bless you all.
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November 20, 2011
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Dave said:
Sad to see him, he probably has a ton of offers coming his way. The star if the show, most of the time. Farwell Captn.
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November 21, 2011
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Jill Franz said:
Goodbye Captain Phil, will definitely gonna miss him. I am one of the avid fan of The Deadliest Catch on Discovery Channel Asia.
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December 6, 2011
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Guadalupe Soltys said:
My daughter who is 12 years old is a big fan of Deadliest catch was sad to hear there will be no more Captain Phil.
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December 7, 2011
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Jack Bailey said:
Captain Phil was like my most favorite celebrity on Discovery Channel. His show is what I only watch or lets my favorite
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December 7, 2011
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Jewell Campisi said:
Captain Phil’s Deadliest Catch is what I mostly watch on Discovery Channel. His adventure are totally great and it is sad to see him go.
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December 7, 2011
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Barbara Curtis said:
I love Captain Phil! It is really disappointing to see him go. Farewell, Captain Phil.
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December 26, 2011
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Allen Stay said:
I am a late comer to the show and have only recently started watching back episodes. The thing with TV is that everyone and everything feels so “now”, even if it happened months or even years ago. For me, the “recent” loss of Capt. Phil is very sad, and despite my late arrival, my condolences to the family (both direct family and the ‘extended’ family of which I now feel a part), is totally sincere.
RIP my friend.