Posted on July 23, 2010 - by Morgan Howard
Fishermen’s Festival honors Capt. Phil
In the video above, Capt. Jim Wilson talks about being stuck in St. Paul with Capt. Phil and the Cornelia Marie this year while crab fishing. Jim was on of the guys Phil wanted to take his place when he had his stroke in February. Jim is currently the skipper of the F/V Cornelia Marie while our boat finishes its salmon tendering contract in Alaska. This video features Phil’s good friends telling stories about him and was made specifically to raise money for the “Commercial Fishermen’s Festival”.
I recently watched the short tribute DVD honoring Captain Phil Harris. Besides the round table discussion, it also includes exclusive photos of Phil’s memorial and other pics submitted by his friends and family. The DVD does not compare to the tribute show produced by Discovery Channel, but the DVD sales go toward a good cause. Josh told Johnathan and Harry Lewis that he really enjoyed the tribute honoring his dad. If you donate $20 to the festival, you will receive a copy of the DVD – check out the online store.
The “Commercial Fishermen’s Festival” takes place in Astoria, Oregon on September 18-19, 2010. Astoria is a working fishing community and the home of many Alaska fishermen. The mission of the festival is to help commercial fishermen – from educating the public about the industry to educating themselves so they can save lives. The guys behind the festival and on the board are friends of Capt. Phil. In fact, Phil was scheduled to attend.
The festival organizers decided to rename their signature competition to the “Captain Phil Harris Highliner Competition”. I plan on attending with my family as well as (hopefully) Josh and Jake. Johnathan, Andy (and maybe Keith and Sig) are also going to be there. There’s a great write-up of the event on the F/V Time Bandit’s website. I guess you can even win a ride with Johnathan on the “Time Bandit Harley”. The organizers are adding more cool events, so check back with their website for updates. If you’re a Deadliest Catch fan, I’m guessing you’ll have a great time.
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July 23, 2010
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lisa miles said:
Oh man i wish i lived closer. I live in south jersey. Would love to be there. Love all the crews and dearly miss captain phil. God bless him and god bless all the fisherman…. Peace be with u all.
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July 23, 2010
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shannon simmons said:
Wish I did too. I’m all the way in staten isl. NY :( deadliest catch rocks! R.I.P. Capt. Phil God bless all the men/women who work in/on the Bering Sea!
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July 24, 2010
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curt said:
wish I was closer also Love the show I am a avid sport fisher here in cali so that show is one I will never stop watching even the reruns capt.phil is a awesome man as well as a awesome fisher will miss seeing him on the show and my heart goes out to jake and josh lost my father at the age of 16.
My hat is off to all of you on the Bering see for the hard work you do and the entertainment you provide us veiwers with on the show.
Have a good one and be safe while at sea.
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July 24, 2010
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LadyElk said:
what a cool video!, we never got to see the rest of the story when he was dry docked at st.paul… the school kids was a hoot!, and be dam’n any one would ever walk across the street to avoid any of you fine all american workers! and his rolladex!!!!! another hoot, he was a magnatic man, with lots of unusual (to us) as friends, we’re all hard workers! just some walk the line of danger where others would never tread, it’s amazing! the thrill of the hunt, the chase, the $ involved both after the catch and to keep up with the catch, you folks were idols long before the show ever was a glint in some directors eyeball! (i love CRAB)…wish you folks could do an event closer to my home, I would love to meet and greet, but there is a side of me that you guys need privacy too, would love to have a memento, but on workers comp it’s only a dream to get to the coast, and boy do I miss the smell of the ocean, well guys keep up the good work, catch lots of those elusive yummy creatures! “wheres the butter” take care, god speed, and for heavens sake be careful ( as much as you can out there) all my best to all
Paula aka **LadyElk** Victor Montana
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July 24, 2010
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gene kisner said:
capt phil is a great man that i never met in person but i feel we met in spirit.capt phil will always live on in many ppls minds and hearts,to his boys my condolences,always remember that no matter what you will always have a friend even if we never meet.so for now god bless and take care
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July 24, 2010
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wendy said:
Yeah I live in Vermont. If I had the ways and means I’d go
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July 26, 2010
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hollyt said:
some year I’m planning to go. It looks so interesting from the website. Loved the video Morgan. That’s a memmory those kids will always have too. So many things I remember from that age that encouraged me to go forward try hard and learn. My seccond and third grade teacher, same wonderful lady, had a maxim I still use today “hey, y’all learnin just doesn’t take place in this room. It’s a gorgeous day. Let’s go study nature!!!” So we’d take a hike pick flowers, she’d tell us all about htem, and listen for birds and stuff like that. She’d have had us in line for the CM if we lived there.
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July 26, 2010
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Ornree said:
Well, fans, I live 60 miles south of Seattle in the state’s capital, Olympia. Yep, I’ll be there!
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July 26, 2010
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Ornree said:
Ooops, the festival is in Astoria–a two hour drive so I’ll still go.
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July 27, 2010
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charles said:
i just got the news i am in montreal canada dam the sea lost a great men all my best wish to the family
sorry for my english i speek french
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July 27, 2010
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charles said:
i live in alaska so i will def be there for that phil was a great man and and a loveing father
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July 27, 2010
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jimmy paiz said:
i wish i was there i dont have the money,,but phil was a cool capt..we will miss u phil,,,two years i go i was trying to work on your boat,, did not know how to apply for a job,,u are on lots of peoples hearts,,
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July 27, 2010
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Marion said:
Get ready for a 3rd day added to the festival on Friday Sept 17th From the Seattle, WA. area we are hosting a Commercial Fishermen’s Memorial ride to Astoria, OR.
Stay tuned for the event start time it will show up on our site as soon as all the details are cut and dry.
Hope to see you there
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July 27, 2010
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Marion said:
http://astoriasundaymarket.com/cff/commercial-fishermens-memorial-ride/seattle-area/
is the link for the Seattle Memorial ride to the festival please check back for more details.
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July 28, 2010
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Ruenell Morris said:
I would give my right arm to be there to see our new extended family thanks to Discovery Channel. I have watched tonight “Endless” 5 times now and was so happy to see Josh return to finish out the season with the crew and Jake arrive in Palm Springs (only 2 1/2 hrs) away from us here in Mesa, AZ so close but still so far away, he really looks GREAT and happy with getting clean. I hope the family the best and our new dad Capt. Phil will always have a special place in our hearts. Josh and Jake should you ever deside to come to Phoenix, AZ I would do anything to meet you both and give you a big hug for being so strong and there for each other.
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July 28, 2010
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Beth said:
My husband and son are both deployed to different wars and its just me and the teen daughter at home in Alaska. Deadliest Catch is our families favorite show. Often my husband would say, “I don’t know how they do it.” Or “I’d rather go to war (again) than do that crazy sh*t!” Maybe I can sweet talk my hubby into letting me fly down for this event (without him as he’d definitely want to go if he was home)?! It’s for a great cause, and hardworking folks. If I got at least one autograph for him maybe he wouldn’t mind?! What are the odds of that happening though? These poor guys are swamped like rock stars, I’m the last thing they want to deal with. God bless them they sure have a lot on their plates. Especially this year. R.I.P. Captain Phil, you were a loving father, friend, and boss. It just doesn’t get any better than that.
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July 28, 2010
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Amber are. said:
Love this show! All the boats have a special place in my heart, due to the fact each one has atleast 2 family members on it. I have worked for my dad since I was 15, so I definitely connect with the Cornelia Marie. Sometimes the job sucks, but at the end of the day you can’t replace the time you were able to spend with your dad. And like viewer from Mesa, if Josh or Jake want there is someone here in Lake Havasu who would love to meet them.
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July 29, 2010
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Diane said:
I live in South Florida but I will be there!!!
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July 31, 2010
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Ken said:
R.I.P. Capt. Phil. Best wishes to his family and friends and to all the Alaska Fisherman out there. I would love to attend the festival but Ohio is to far away. Anyhow hope you all have a good time! My prayers are with you all!
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August 4, 2010
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Tina B said:
**Keep your shoulders back,
& Your chin out.**
Capt. Phil had actually given the boys previous awareness. At times we feel that a person will be around for a long time & we have the leisure of putting things off. Capt. Phil would have very so much wanted both or either one to step up, step forward, and take the wheel by the throttle and learn this business/boat. It’s not too late, you still can! Or if this isn’t your cup of tea then by golly do something! Do it with full steam & enthusiasm! And be good at it! Never stop trying! That is the only way we learn. Capt. Phil had assertivness, he was direct with drive & passion as well as compassion.
Josh, you are more like him in the business sense, Jake are like him as you know the ropes the mechanics of it. Both of you two together can teach each other. And become the best darn team in the Bering Sea. First, you both have to listen, back each other up and see the long range goal.
I wish you all the best. Captain Phil Harris we loved you and you will be missed. R.I.P.
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August 8, 2010
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wayne said:
I’ll be there. Its just 2 1/2 hours down I-5
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August 11, 2010
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Lynda said:
Gonna definately be there can’t wait! Live in Vancouver Wa so it’s a short few hr ride from here!
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August 20, 2010
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Barry Shannon said:
Capt Phil you are a legend in my books, as all you guys are, i have flew with horses around the world for over twenty years and thats a dangerous job, but i loved watching you all at work doing what you do best, any time i was home in ireland i watched the program, keep up the good work guys and be safe out there, you are all Legends !!!!!!
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August 25, 2010
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Rachael said:
I was living in Astoria last year during the festival. My husband is in the Coast Guard and we were stationed out there. I got to meet the crew of the Wizard. They are all really nice guys. We just moved to NC this summer. I wish we were going to be there this year! I will definately miss it.
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August 28, 2010
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Dawn Ezell said:
I would love to come but I lie in Illinois, so I can’t make it but my heart is there. I cry to this day for my Captain Phil Harris. I would love to get a t-shirt with his birthdate to the last day. If anyone knows where I can get one please email me at [email protected]. Captain Phil you will always be in my heart and I will always keep your sons and the crew in my prayers. REST IN PEACE.
Please keep his legacy going. Just remember because there all lots of us you can’t make the festival but we are there in our hearts.
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September 10, 2010
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Doshia Mundy said:
Oh wow, you have no idea how much I’d like to attend. I wish you all the very best. :) :)
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September 17, 2010
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Dan & Tina Delay said:
We are so excited we can hardly wait!! Smokedsalmonchowder.com will be down there, soup ladles in hand, ready to serve it up all weekend! Look for the lighthouses on our booth!! Stop by and say hello! WELCOME TO ASTORIA!!
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September 17, 2010
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Linda Wolfe Hoffmann said:
I would love too be sble too go too the Fisherman’s Festival, maybe next time. I Love ” DEADLIEST CATCH ” and have alot of respect for all these guys, but they know how too get it done, they’re always in my thoughts and prayers,I love them all.” MAY GOD BLESS JOSH,JAKE and all the HARRIS FAMILY “
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September 19, 2010
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Dawn Ezell said:
Josh and Jake make your dad proud go out and do the best you can this year and bring in tons of crab. Just rememer your dad is always with you both. Remember to listen to each other and respect each other. Your dad the man CAPTAIN PHIL HARRIS was one of a kind. I love the show and as long as its on I will be watching. We love you guys and Gods Blessings to the whole crew.
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September 19, 2010
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Debbie from Salem, Oregon said:
Captain Phil Harris was “the deadlest catch” it was how he was the best at his job and how he had devotion to his sons that made him bigger then life. I took my grandaughter to meet and get autograghs from Josh & Jake Harris in astoria and i just want Josh & Jake to know that “your Dad did good” bringing you guys up right….Thanks and the best to both of you!
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November 12, 2010
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Shane from gold coast Australia said:
Love to be there and see the Harris boys and have a beer with them. Also would love to see Sig so I could slap the yellow off his teeth for being to hard on his brother and his crew
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December 2, 2010
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Michael Jones said:
As a retired trucker, I found alot in common with Capt. Phil. My ocean was an asphalt highway but we both still had our problems and adversities. He, his boys and the Cornelia Marie will always be here in my heart and he shall be sadly missed. I pray that his sons can work together and carry on in his honor. RIP my friend,rest in peace. :)