It is with great sadness that we say goodbye to our dad – Captain Phil Harris. Dad has always been a fighter and continued to be until the end. For us and the crew, he was someone who never backed down. We will remember and celebrate that strength. Thanks to everyone for their thoughts and prayers. – Jake and Josh Harris
It is with tremendous sadness that I say goodbye to Phil Harris. Phil and I have been business partners and friends for nearly 20 years. We have been through a lot of ups and downs together with the F/V Cornelia Marie. As a skipper, he was a great fisherman. He loved his family and cared for his crew. We will all miss him. – Cornelia Marie Devlin
Statement from Discovery – Discovery mourns the loss of dear friend and colleague Captain Phil Harris. He was more than someone on our television screen. Phil was a devoted father and loyal friend to all who knew him. We will miss his straightforward honesty, wicked sense of humor and enormous heart. We share our tremendous sadness over this loss with the millions of viewers who followed Phil’s every move. We send our thoughts and prayers to Phil’s sons Josh and Jake and the Cornelia Marie crew.
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r.i.p. Capt. Phil
My condolences to the Harris family. Rest in Peace Captain Phil, we’ll miss you.
rip phil we will all greatly miss you
I am very sorry for your loss. I grew to love Capt. Phil through the TV show like millions of others. Your Dad was tough as nails and a true American if I have ever seen one. Only a man of true grit risks everything he has on a daily basis to make life better not for him but for his family and community.
Thank you for putting your fmaily on public display so we could get to know you better and become ‘fans’.
May you find peace in knowing your Dad is in the most beautiful place in the Universe and beyond. He will be missed by many.
Smitty
Dallas, TX
My Thoughts go out to Phil’s Family and Friends.
I have watched the Deadliest Catch for several years. Recently, I moved to the Middle East and was THIRLLED to see all you guys again on my television…albeit at 2:00am!
I always enjoyed watching your dad and thought he had the funniest comments and such a wicked sense of humor! It was obvious that he loved his boys and his family. Take comfort in each other and the sea.
Rest in peace, Captain.
So sorry to hear this sad, sad news.
Condolences to his boys, his family and the family of fellow fishermen who have lost a good and dear friend.
The show won’t be the same without him.
RIP Capt. Phil, we’re gonna miss you lots.
Rest in Peace Phil. You were the greatest.
My condolences go out to the crew of the Cornelia Marie and to the departed Captain’s family. I have watched that show every time it has been on and I would look for the Cornelia Marie. I thought Phil Harris was quite a character and a fair captain to his crew. I am sorry he is no longer with us…RIP Phll, hope they got a pack of smokes and some coffee ready for you when you get there.
Josh and Jake,
I’m very sorry for the loss of your father. I understand how you’re feeling because I lost my dad, who was also a fisherman, on the 28th of January this year…My prayers go out to your family. Please accept my condolences in this very difficult time. Again, I’m sorry for your loss.
Phil, you were my mom and my favorite on the show. You will be missed greatly. My sincere condolences to your sons and all who knew and loved you.
RIP & God bless!
I am taking time to give thanks for the life and personality that we fans got to know of Captain Phil Harris through Discovery Channel’s series Deadliest Catch. I truly regret that I never got to meet him in person. Thanks so much to the Harris family and all of the crews in that series for sharing your work and your lives with us.
I really can’t believe you’re gone, Phil. Peace to you and your family. You were one hell of a guy. Thanks for it all, man. You will be missed. Jake and Josh, hang in there.
RIP, Phil. Damn…we love you. And we love Jake and Josh, the crew, all of you <3 my heart goes out.
Rest in peace Capt. Phil.
I am sorry for your loss Jake and Josh, the rest of the family and friends.
Prayers to you all.
Please accept my condolences. May you all know Phil is at the happy fishing grounds.
We have lived in Kodiak for two years and seen the Cornelia Marie many times berthed in Dog Bay. My husband is in the Coast Guard and has had many amusing interactions with Captain and crew, and I have been a fan of the show from the beginning. Captain Phil, you will be truely missed. May the Lord bless your soul, and your crew have full pots this day.
My deepest regrets and heartfelt simpathies to the family and the crew…losing such a captain is a great loss and my personal experince of 17 years fishing in Alaska, gives me a great pause as another of its community is lost. I remember the boat well and have only the brotherhood of the sea to bind me to him, but I will offer up with honor my thoughts and my condolences and will raise a cup in his honor. Hail captian Phil Harris! Hail to his life, his spirit, his passion!
IM VERY SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS AN JUST KNOW HE IS IN A BETTER PLACE. YOU WILL GREATLY BE MISSED BY EVERYONE. YOU MADE PEOPLE SMILE AN LAUGH AN TO ENJOY TO JUST SEE THE EVERY DAY TOLLS THAT YOU DO. I THOUGHT THE WORLD OF YOU, BECAUSE YOU HAD THE DRIVE AS A PERSON TO KNOW WHAT YOU WANTED AN TO GO GET IT. THAT IS WHY I HAD A LOT OF RESPECT FOR YOU. YOU ALWAYS PUT EVERYONE ELSE 1ST BEFORE YOU PUT YOURSELF AN THEREFORE I COMMEND YOU SIR PHI. ALL I CAN SAY IS THANKS FOR BEING WHO YOU WAS, BECAUSE THERE WILL BE NOONE THAT CAN FILL YOUR SHOES OR WOULD
This absolutely breaks my heart. I cried when I saw the news pop up on Yahoo. Though we never got the oppertunity to met Captain Phil through the show we felt like we knew him.
Josh and Jake- My thoughts and prayers are with you tonight, I am so sorry.
Captain Phil- You will be greatly missed.
Fair Winds and Following Seas
Fair winds and following seas
Ripples shimmer in sunsets golden
Cast your eyes to the heavens
Arise the first star of the night
A light shines bright when darkness contrasts
Earth in blue and blue of sky
When silenced falls after the bell
Soft sounds of waves upon the shore
When called to sail the seas of heaven
No longer bound to earthly soil
Abide in rest, no more to toil
The Captains table welcomes thee
Fair winds and following seas
Condolences to Jake, Josh, the entire Harris family and the crew of the Cornelia Marie. May he rest in peace, and may you all take some comfort in the many genuine prayers and thoughts from fans of Capt. Harris and the show.
Maybe gone,but never forgotten.RIP Capt. PHIL.
Thanks Capt. Phil for showing us all how to live a life of honest true hard work. To your family I feel your loss. I might not have met him in person but if I had I am sure I would want to call him a friend. You are a man with a heart of gold. Bless you til we all can hear your fishing stories again.
My deepest condolences to the Harris family and Captain Harris’ many friends and colleagues both in and out of the Alaskan fishing community. He has left a tremendous legacy in all the people he trained, inspired and educated about this profession. Though I never had the pleasure to meet him, I was touched watching his race for the crab season after season and fight for his health 2 years ago. I am so saddened to hear of his loss. You’ll all be in my prayers. Phil, you’ll be missed by so many!
My daughter & I are huge fans of the show, and especially the “family dynamic” aboard the Cornelia Marie. Josh & Jake, your Dad will be missed by many,like ourselves, who never met him, but feel like we knew him. Keep him alive in spirit by continuing running the ship & crew he loved so much! RIP Capt Phil.
R.I.P. Phil – Deadliest Catch ain’t gonna be the same without you. To Jake, Josh, and the rest of Captain Phil’s family/friends, may God be with you during this difficult time.
Words can not say what can be felt. We will miss this man dearly and wish him safe passage to his next port. To his sons and family, do not hang your heads in sorrow, as he will always be with you on the winds.
Good bye Phil We will never forget you. May God bless you and your loved ones.
My condolences to the Harris family, but Captain Phil was doing what he wanted to do. Most men end up doing things for a living they hate with a passion. But watching the show, you can tell he was always concerned of the crew he Captained and his family. You can be rest ashured, that Captain Phil from will have clear skies, smooth seas to still search for crab! It takes a real man to do what he has a passion for and not give up in the struggle, no matter the obsticles in the way or the hours involved.
You will never be forgotten. We will miss you Captain Phil Harris.
Fair winds and following seas.
My prayers go out to the Harris family and the crew of the Cornelia Marie. I watched Phil for many seasons and he was my favorite captain from the show. May be rest in peace.
godspeed to the greatest crab boat captain phill harris you will be missed by all who new you,and even those who new of you.
and deepest condolences to the family.
Jake and Josh I am so very sorry for your loss! I feel such a deep sadness with the passing of your beloved father Phil. I will always feel a loss for not having met “Captain Phil” in person. During the time of his public appearances a prolonged family illness and subsequent loss made it impossible to attend. I would have been proud to shake your father’s hand.
With deepest condolences, we join in mourning the loss of such a giant of a man.
My heartfelt prayers to the family and friends. I will truly miss him, as I love the show. May God be with his family in this time of need!
From our family to yours, please accept our most sincere sympathy. What a great character he was.
We’ll miss him, we will. (I’ll be sure to pray for him!)
Harris family and friends, thank you very much for sharing your lives with us. I will never forget the moments that you decided to share with us. It is, at least, a comforting fact that he was not lost to the seas and enjoyed what he was doing the most. Please accept my condolences.
R.I.P Capt. Phil
My deepest condolences to the Harris family and the crew of the Cornelia Marie on the loss of Captain Phil Harris. My prayers are with you all during this sad time.
R.I.P. Phil!!! So sad to hear of his death. To Jake and Josh, hang in there guys. The ONLY thing that will help is the passage of time. Learn one thing from your Dad’s mistakes: QUIT SMOKING!!! I smoked for 30 years and quit about 5 years ago but it’s too late. im oxygen dependent and cant work anymore and I’m only 48!! I know that sounds ancient to you but believe me, it comes quicker than you think. It is the very best change you can make for your health. I will keep you in my prayers…
I will truly miss Captain Phil. He had a heart bigger than Alaska. I feel like his death is partly my fault. I have watched him for years on TV and was worried about his unhealthy lifestyle. I should have said something. I hope Phil’s passing can be used as an inspiration for millions. May he rest in peace and God Bless. Ed
On behalf of the Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, and Marines here on Camp Lemonnier in Djibouti, our heartfelt condolences go to the family and friends of the Cornelia Marie. For the past few years, we fans of the show had grown to love Capt. Phil Harris, his boys, and his crew. May his legend continue to live on for eternity. Rest in peace, Capt. Phil, and know that you did more than fish; you were a leader, a father, and overall a great man.
Wow. Just wow. I just read the news. It seemed like things had improved just days ago. I’m in shock.
Josh and Jake…. it’s your turn now. Make the old man proud!
I can’t believe he’s actually gone. It was sudden and Phil was still young, he had many years left.
My heart and thoughts are with him, his family and crew.
Sleep well Cap’n
A sad day , with sympathies to all his family and friends . A real character that amazed us all with the adventures few would even dare challenge .
Calm waters , sir , and a new sunrise .
It shows how wonderful of a man Phil was when millions of us never met him but we feel like we have lost one of our own. Unlike superstars on TV you guys are real, heart and soul, and you pain is ours to share. Steer onward Captain Phil to Heaven’s waters where you may sail forever.
R.I.P. Cap’n Phil. My condolences to Jake, Josh and the rest of Phil’s family. God Bless!
R.I.P. Capt Phil. You will be greatly missed. I really enjoyed his presence on the show and it will not be the same without him
Dear Harris Family and Friends
My heart goes out to you. May you have peace.
Namaste,
Lawrence
Godspeed Captain, you will be missed. My condolences to the family.
I’m so profoundly sorry. My heart is broken for Phil’s family, friends, fellow fishermen and the production crews who went out to sea with the Cornelia Marie. Like so many fans, I am at a loss for words to describe my feelings accurately. He showed us skill, courage, strength, commitment, determination, humor and how sons should be raised. He hid nothing from us as he allowed us to share his life at sea. I feel as though I’ve lost a close friend….that I was very fortunate to have.
I am very sorry for the loss of your dad… he was a father.. a husband… a friend.. and most of all an influential fisherman. He will be missed by all
Bon Voyage Capt.Phil. May your spirit soar over the Berring Sea and be a guardian angel to Jake, Josh & the crew of the Cornelia Marie.
Much love and sympathy to the family and crew. He will truly be missed by all.
My heart goes to all of you. I know what you are feeling,it is the most hardest thing to deal with in life,especially when its your father. I couldn’t believe my eyes,or my ears when my wife told me,it was like my heart sank to my feet,and everything around me stopped,it was like time froze,I cried as if it was my father that passed. God bless your family. I’m so sorry for your loss. Sincerely, sonny stevens (california)
I’m so sorry to hear of Captain Phil’s passing, I’ve watched the show Deadliest Catch since the very first season and remember seeing him since the very beginning, In your time of loss our prayers will be with you and your family
Cap’n you were a hell of a man. Even though I’m a Texan through and through and know nothing about fishing, I’d have been proud to bust my you know what serving under you.You not only earned the respect of your crew,you earned the respect of a nation.If there’s a heaven for fishermen,I know that you have to be there with all of your fallen brethren drinking a beer, swapping stories, and laughing your ass off.Rest well my friend.
Farewell to Phil and God bless Jake, Josh and all who knew and loved him. You are our prayers. He will be missed by millions.
“Fair Winds and Following Seas”
What a beautiful Poem for such an incredible man.
Jake, Josh and the wonderful crew of the Cornelia Marie may the spirit of your father,the Captain of your ship, keep you safe always.
Much love to you all.
We are so sorry for your loss. He will be mist also in sweden. Sincerely Jenny whith family; Sweden =´(
My prayers are up for the Harris family and his many friends. I’m floored. I too know what losing a Father is like. Although Captain Phil was only 6 months older than me, it’s still like losing a family member yet again. I also still can’t believe it. God Bless Phil and his family and friends. May Our Lord embrace him forever ! You are already missed my friend. Rest with the Angels. Sincerely, Ronnie Fisher ( California )
My deepest sympathies to the Captain’s family. Like others have already said I only ever met Captain Harris on a TV screen but I too felt as close to him as any of those I work with every day. It was a shock to see his passing listed on my home pages headlines a few minutes ago. He came accross as one of those few individuals I could have spent an entire night talking about anything he’d want to and leave wanting more. Such men are rare in todays world. I envy those who knew him the time they had to spend with him. All of us who watch Deadliest Catch will miss him deeply.
I am truly saddend by this news. Didn’t have the privilage to ever meet Phil, I so wish I had. There was a reason he was the favorite captain in the Bering Sea, he had an awesome presence and was a good person, that was obvious without my ever knowing him. My heart is heavy today knowing he no longer walks this earth except in spirit. Carry on Jake and Josh, I believe he’d want that. God Bless.
God bless you Phil and the work you’ve done. Everyman dies, not every man truly lives. You lived a hell of a life taking on the toughest job for as many years as you have. You left your boys in good hands. Rest in peace and then wake up to where the fishing never leaves the boat empty.
Jake & Josh and the crew of the Cornelia Marie, I’m sorry for your loss, It won’t be the same but keep Crab fishing, he will always be there.
My deepest condolences to Capt. Phil’s family, crew and friends. This is a great loss and he will be missed, but may the memory of his witty remarks, devotion and love of crab fishing live on.
Your all in my thoughts and prayers.
So very sorry for your loss. Phil came into our lives every episode and we felt like he was a neighbour or family friend. All his fans will have a piece missing from their heart as we mourn Phil’s passing. We wish for strength for his family at this sad time. Rest in peace Phil.
We’re very saddened to hear that Captain Phil has passed away!!
Our prayers go out to the family and friends of Captain Phil, and the crew of the Cornelia Marie.
Rest in Peace, Captain!
our sympathies go out to phils sons josh and jake. I am 1 of four sons from a fishermen family, here on Haida Gwaii, It is a great loss, just from watching the seasons as they went on he was by far one of the great teachers and father an skipper to his crew all crew includin the film crew as he looked after all there safety. Well the cornelia marie will have to keep his spirit alive by fishin the deadliest sea. be safe prayers from the homeland of haida gwaii.
May you only find calm seas, crab farts galore and crossbars all day long.
Your time to rest has come, as it does for all of us eventually. Sadly for you it came all too soon.
Captain on the bridge!
I am in shock and so sad. Strange how someone you’ve never met can affect you this way. Phil seemed larger than life and such a genuinely good guy. My heart goes out to Jake and Josh and the rest of Phil’s family – your loss is shared with so many others.
RIP Phil…..so sad you had to go so soon.We`ll miss you<3
My condolences to Jake, Josh, the crew of Cornelia Marie, the owner, Cornelia Marie Devlin and the Discovery Channel crew that was on the Cornelia Marie. This is a sad day. God Speed Phil Harris! I hope you are sharing your crab fart theory on the other side!
I know how fiercely you boys loved your dad and feel your terrible loss deeply. I lost my father way too soon and know what an ache it leaves in your heart. Know that everyone holds you in their prayers now, and for as long as it takes to heal. May God keep you in this time of need. ~A devoted Deadliest Catch Viewer~ Kendra <3
Rest in Peace. Capt. Phil: a true man’s man.
To Josh, Jake and the crew of the Cornelia Marie: I am saddened to hear of the loss of Phil. He was a great father, friend and fisherman. I always enjoyed watching the show and seeing how you all interacted with each other no matter how good or bad the fishing was it was a delight to watch. I hope you know that no matter what happens he will always be that voice in the back of your mind telling you how it should be and being there to watch over you no matter where you go. My prayers are with your family and crew.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. He was one of my fav’s on the show.
Dear Josh, Jake, Crew of the Cornelia Marie and all the friends and family of capt. Phil Harris I am so sorry for your loss. I wish you a lot of strength now and in the future.
I will keep y’all in my thoughts.
I know how devastating losing a parent is…especially at such a young age. I am so sorry for your loss. Phil was an outstanding man. I feel like he was a part of my family as are his sons and crew of the F/V Cornelia Marie. May your wonderful memories carry you through the difficult times ahead.
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Y condolinces to your family, Capt. Phil was my fave, he will be deeply missed!!
I am completely devastated. Of all the men / boats who are on the show Deadliest Catch, Phil was my favorite captain / boat to watch for the mere fact that Cornelia Marie is a family run business with his sons Jake and Josh similar to my business where i own and operate a moving company with my dad as well. His boat and its crew has all the makings of a tight and close family bond that always made it thru the hardest of times. May you rest in peace Phil and God Bless your soul and may you watch over your sons as they run the Alaskan waters for the Deadliest Catch………Take Care
Phil Harris didn’t die in the sense we may think of death. I much prefer to think he simply moved up to a larger “Captain’s chair.”
To Phil’s family and friends, I offer my most sincere condolences. Phil struck me as one of those folks who is “the real deal,” and the kind of guy you could entrust your last penny to…not to mention your life…and not have to think twice about it.
Godspeed Phil Harris.
To Josh, Jake, Phils crew and family, I sit here deeply shocked after reading the update. My thoughts, tears and prayers go out to you all. Lisa Australia
Our family has watched Deadliest Catch since it first began. It just won’t be the same without him. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Harris family.
I’m really lost for words, my prayers are with you. He was one great caracter(sorry for my writing)
It’s like a friend who is gone now…
I’m so very sorry for your loss Josh, Jake, family and friends. Phil will be missed all over the world.
Fair Winds and Following Seas…
I am profoundly sorry to hear of the loss of your father. He was a great man and meant so much to so many people. You are all in my prayers.
Godspeed Phil.
we are so sorry to hear about your dad even ih alabama,it was sure that he loved both of his boys ,so take care of each other,i will be saying a pray for both of you, martha peppers
Josh and Jake and ALL who knew him
you were blessed to be loved by and to work with such a truly fine man.Our hearts go out to you in your loss. We are sure he will forever be watching over you all.
Josh and Jake and ALL who knew him
you were blessed to be loved by and to work with such a truly fine man.Our hearts go out to you in your loss. We are sure he will forever be watching over you all.
Josh and Jake and ALL who knew him
you were blessed to be loved by and to work with such a truly fine man.Our hearts go out to you in your loss. We are sure he will forever be watching over you all.
Phil you are going to be sadly missed and i feel for your sons Josh and Jake.from the isle of wight UK xxxxxxxxxxxxx
I, and millions of others, morn with you, Jake, Josh and Crew. My deepest condolences to all of you. May God comfort you and give you peace.
RIP, Captain Phil. Fair winds on your journey to Fiddler’s Green.
My condolences to the family, and to the friends and colleagues of Captain Phil. I never had the opportunity to meet the man, but my impression of him was that of a hard working family man that did what he had to do to support his family. I’m sure this legacy will live on in the memories of those of us who will miss him. Godspeed Captain Phil.
I watch the show always here in the Philippines and the stories about Capt. Phil Harris is the one that I always look out for. He is quite a character and despite his looks, he is a darn strong and responsible guy.
Condolences to Josh, Jake and the rest of his family and friends. I hope they would continue crabbing the way Capt. Phil did. He will always be remembered.
I am profoundly and deeply saddened by far too early passing of Captain Phil. As many people have said, I only knew him from TV but I felt if I have lost a family member and close friend. Jake and Josh, you are in my prayers as for all of the Cornelia Marie crew. He will be deeply missed. Sail on dear Captain, your journey is finished and you are home…God Bless you all and may He fill you souls with peace…Carol Fiske, Boylston, MA
I’m so incredibly saddened right now but I can’t imagine what his family is feeling. I will pray for the Harris family again, just like I prayed for Phil every night. God bless you all.
R.I.P. Phil. Deadliest Catch will never be the same without you. My prayers are with Jake, Josh and the rest of their family.
I just heard about Phil..my favourute capt. of DC.
I will miis you….we all shall miss you.
My sympathy for Josh, Jake and everybody.
Farewell Capt. Phil – cannot believe your time has come – will miss your take no shit attitude – may you now rest in peace xxxxxxxxx
Our thoughts are with family and friends left behind
Anj & Andy xxxxxxxxx
(UK)
You’re in the arms of the angels, rest in peace Phil.
My deepest condolences to the family of Capt. Phil. Josh, Jack & the crew member please take care and may god bless you always.
Extremely sorry to hear the news. Goodbye, Captain Phil, and good luck.
I am so sorry and saddened by the loss of Phil. He was such an amazing person to watch on DC-I can only imagine how he was in person. Josh and Jake, take comfort in knowing that you are thought of and prayed for and that of course, your dad will always be with you. God bless you both.
Sara
I am very sorry to hear this. Phil was a great person to watch on DC and I can only imagine that he was a great person to know. Captain Phil, sail on!
My prayers go out to you Josh and Jake, Iam a faithful watcher and loved seeing your father in action. He will be missed by many. But most of all someone here in Milwaukee,WI will miss him so much.
Amanda
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and crew of the Corneila Marie after the loss of a great honest man of the sea. May the success of the crew live on. Jeff, Amy, Noah and Carsen.
So sad to hear the news.
RIP. Captain Phil, YOU WILL BE MISSED.
Condolences to family and frinds.
I CAN HONESTLY SAY THAT I FEEL AS IF MY LONG LOST BROTHER HAS PASSED…CAPT. PHIL COULD HAVE EASILY FIT IN WITH ANY ONE OF MY FRIENDS..JUST AS YOU BOYS COULD…I CANT EVEN PRETEND TO KNOW HOW HEAVY YOUR HEARTS MUST FEEL …BUT LIKR YOUR DAD ,YOUR STRONG ,AND THIS STORM WILL PASS AND SMOOTH SEAS WILL PREVAIL…
I’m so terribly sorry for your loss. I love watching the show each week and love following the adventures of the Cornelia Marie. May you find comfort at this time and carry on in a way that would make your dad proud.
Thinking of the family in their sad time – a special man who will be sorely missed RIP Phil
R.I.P Captain My Captain!!!
You will be missed…
May GOD lead your new journey and may he light your way.
From one sailor to another…
Sailors Prayer
by Charles D. Williams
Sailors pray,
For fair winds and a following sea
The smell of salt in the air,
The feel of their skin as it’s touched by the spray
An albatross soaring above,
Dolphins in the ship’s wake at play
To witness a work of art that only God can create,
The sunset at the end of day
At night a million stars in the sky,
Safe anchorage in an islands lee
When the time comes to die as for all it must,
To awake in Sailors Heaven where nothing ever rusts
And always there would be,
Fair winds and a following sea
The False Pass pot storage sends thier condolences.
The first thing i thought was…He was a MAN and as far as i can tell a hell of a dad….
I wish you all the strenght from the Netherlands
My breath is just…gone. My heart sank when I read the news. I was so surprised at how fast it happened. My heart is broken. Jake and Josh, please know that your grief is shared by many. I’m so sorry.
Rest in peace Capt Phil! Thank you for sharing with us your life at the Baring Sea. He is now traveling up the path on a bright, sunny, day and I wish him “Godspeed” Dear Friend.. May you walk with your old steps and pain free. Good night Capt Phil!!
Please accept my condolences and prayers for Jake and Josh and the family !! It is a sad day to hear the news about Capt. Phil death !!! May Capt Phil Rest in Peace we will never forget !! He will be missed dearly !!! He is a great loss to the Alaskan Fishing Fleet !! God Speed Cornelia Marie !! May Capt. Phil always watch over her and keep her Safe !!
Please accept my condolences and prayers for Jake and Josh and the family !! It is a sad day to hear the news about Capt. Phil death !!! May Capt Phil Rest in Peace we will never forget !! He will be missed dearly !!! He is a great loss to the Alaskan Fishing Fleet !! God Speed Cornelia Marie !! May Capt. Phil always watch over her and keep her Safe !!
Please accept my condolences and prayers for Jake and Josh and the family !! It is a sad day to hear the news about Capt. Phil death !!! May Capt Phil Rest in Peace we will never forget !! He will be missed dearly !!! He is a great loss to the Alaskan Fishing Fleet !! God Speed Cornelia Marie !! May Capt. Phil always watch over her and keep her Safe !!
As meny others I only knew Phil from the show, but what a wonderful character he was!
Oure thoughts are with the family and friends of Phil.
Stine, Norway.
R.I.P Captain Phil,
You will be missed.
Condolences to everyone.
Jake & Josh- Our hearts were saddened when we learned of your Dad’s passing. We mourn with you and will keep you in our prayers as you go through this time of sorrow.
My breath is just…gone. My heart sank when I read the news. I was so surprised at how fast it happened. My heart is broken. Jake and Josh, please know that your grief is shared by many. I’m so sorry.
Rest in peace Capt Phil! Thank you for sharing with us your life at the Baring Sea. He is now traveling up the path on a bright, sunny, day and I wish him “Godspeed” Dear Friend.. May you walk with your old steps and pain free. Good night Capt Phil!!
To Phils family, friends and crew. I could tell, just from watching every episode, that he was a kind soul. Jake and Josh, I know you know this but he loved you guys so much. My heart goes out to you. Do your Dad a favor…stop smoking. It’s not worth it…Be strong and hang in there.
so sorry to hear about capt. phil he will be sorely missed, i hope his family are all ok.
i hope you are in a better place now
We are very sorry for your loss.
Rest is peace Capt. Phil. Thanks for letting us being a fly on the wall of the F/V Cornelia Marie.
Condolances to Captain Phil’s family and friends. Was wonderful to watch him on Deadliest Catch.
our home was glad to have had the
time to feel like we knew him.
he will be terribly missed.
r.i.p.
Via con dios Phil.
It saddens me so much to hear of Captains Phils death. My prayers are with your entire family! Captain Phil was my very favorite to watch and I will truely miss seeing him. It was so great to see how much he loved his life and his family. All of his Cornelia Marie family will be in my prayers. Jake and Josh, I know you will continue to make you dad so proud of you! God Speed Always!
Our deepest condolences to Capt. Phil’s family, crew, business partners, and friends. Always one of our favorites on the show, his wit, love of the sea, and love of his family always shown through.
Godspeed, fair winds, and following seas, Captain Phil.
– Brian and Pam, CT USA
Condolances to Captain Phil’s family and friends.
Rest is peace Capt.Phil.
I will dedicate this song to Phil…
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g9v55HeFcjo
Seven Seas…
Long ago we sailed with fury
Across the oceans of the world
The legend lives, it stays forever
We are ready so beware
We are rulers of the ocean
Kings of seven seas
We are rulers of the ocean
Kings of seven seas
Strong – we’ll fight for king and country
With power left to spare
The longboat force is back again
To take on all the world
We are rulers of the ocean
Kings of seven seas
We are rulers of the ocean
Kings of seven seas
We are immortal
The glory’s in our hands
For blood is our hunger
We know where we stand
We are rulers of the ocean
Kings of seven seas
We are rulers of the ocean
Kings of seven seas
We are rulers of the ocean
Kings of seven seas
We are rulers of the ocean
Kings of seven seas
Very deepest sympathies to all who Loved, Cared and shared with Captain Phil. He was loved in our household like he was one of our own. You will be very deeply missed.
Sail on smooth seas now… Godspeed to you Captain.
The Body Family, Oklahoma
Just can’t believe that the legend that is and always will be Captain Phil Harris is gone :’((( my thoughts are with his boys and his family. Words can not describe the loss we are feeling. Wish I’d have known him personally. You were an inspiration to us all. You lead by example and Your strength shines through now in your boys. Just can’t believe it. We love you Phil and our hearts will forever be with you. Goodbye Phil. God bless xxxxxxx
Sorry to hear the news..you guys hold on and try to see the beauty of Phil out on the Sea. You will see him out there in every little thing. Hang in there and God Bless the Cornelia Marie and the Harris family and crew….Love Magic Mike, Seattle Wa.
My condolances.. All the strength to you both and the family.
I was shocked when I read the news on Dutch television.
He is a great man! Keep on fishing!
Omg this is so sad. My prayers are for you Jake and Josh and all of the extended family of yours. I loved watching the show just to hear your dad talk of fishing and of life itself. He is not in any more pain and all he knows is peace. You WILL see him once when it is your time as well. Prayers for your strength,hope,love and healing. This is so sad but if we all remember Phil’s words when he started having these problems he told us all this is how it is and it could get him if not careful. Life is short but he lived life to it’s fullest.
Rest in peace Captain Phil and we all know God will watch over your son’s.
Fair winds and following seas. We will miss you Capt. Phil.
God bless you Captain phil. May you rest in peace.
wanne wish josh and jake and crew of the cornelia marie lots off strenght healht and friendship…we all here share the deepest lost of phil….. lots off hugsssssssssssssssss we pray for you all… remember your guy’s are not alone….
I am deeply sorry about the loss of Captain Phil. My thoughts and prayers go out to Jake and Josha and the whole crabbing crew.
I am so terribly shocked and saddened by the passing of Captain Phil – my heart just sank when I read the news.
There are very few people we meet through our TV screens who become part of our lives and consciousness. Captain Phil became one of my colleagues, a friend, a source of inspiration. I admired him as a good man and a great father, as well as a phenomenal fisherman.
To all his family, friends and colleagues, please accept my condolences, and know that you knew a man who was admired the world over. You should be so very proud.
Niall, Ireland.
I never knew Phil personally but watching him on TV, laughing with him, sharing fears and loving the same things, watching with wide eyes a man that you wished you could know, made him a part of my life and I’m saddened to see that light extinguished.
My thoughts are with his family, friends and crew, there are no words that can ease the loss of a loved one but shared memories can make the journey easier.
Goodbye Captain Phil, you will be missed.
-xx-
So sad to hear of Captain Phil’s untimely passing. My heart goes out to his family, friends, and colleagues. Phil was an amazing Captain, and we learned so much just watching the show. My husband and I worried when he first got sick, and loved watching his interactions with his boys. From what I could see, he was a leader of men in a very dangerous job, but more importantly, he was a husband, a father, and an inspirational role model who brought up his sons to be exceptional men. The world feels a bit emptier knowing Phil is gone. Rest in Peace Captain Phil, and Bright Blessings to all who mourn your passing.
Damn! that’s sad news.
R.I.P. Captain Phil.
A big fan from the Netherlands.
RIP. Captain Phil, YOU WILL BE MISSED
Kodiak will be thinking of you all in the coming days & weeks. Keep your heads up & know that we care… His spirit will remain strong!
Phil is a toughie with a soft heart! What a guy! He will be missed and the family is in my prayers!
My heart is broken. I feel as if I have lost my own brother. Josh, Jake, you come from the toughest stock around and this will keep you strong in continuing your father’s legacy. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Hey guys,
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I’m extremely sorry to hear this news. I wanna wish Jake and Josh al the best. I know how it feels to loose a loved one.
I really enjoyed capt. Phil and his sons on the show. He was a real joker, though with a golden heart
Captain Phil you will be missed.
Blessings for those who stay behind.
greets from Belgium
My heart goes out to Josh & Jake upon hearing this very sad news. Phil was a larger than life character who was loved all over the world. His memory will live on in the hearts of so many. May he rest in peace. x
A legend of his craft, May his soul forever rest in piece. My condolencies to his family and friends x
My condolences go out to Jake & Josh and the rest of the Harris family for your loss. Capt Phil will be missed so very much, i am so saddened. He was a great man and will be missed. Good bye Capt Phil you will always be in our hearts……
RJ Young, Australia
I never met Captain Phil, My family and myself only knew him from the show but yet we felt so close to him. He was our favorite Captain. From my family to yours Jake and Josh we are so very sorry. Our harts go out to you. You and your dad will be in our thoughts and prayers.
The Maddox Family
Although I never met Phil Harris, my life is better for having known about him. Condolences to his family and friends.
My dad died at the same age around the same time of year. I know how you guys feel. Hang in there! Phil will be missed by more people than you could ever imagine.
Condolences to the crew and especially to Jake and Josh on the loss of Captain Phil. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Kind Regards
Jenine Nicholson
South Africa
Dear Harris Family,
The hearts of many Dutchmen go out to you. The Dutch know Phil as one of the best captains in the business and he receives lot of respect from our Dutch fisherman, I can tell you.
May Capt. Phil Harris rest in peace and never be forgotten !
Joost – The Netherlands
R.I.P. Phil. Lost for words at this news as the last update we had seemed to imply that Phil was improving. To Jake, Josh and all Phil’s friends and colleagues, my heart goes out to you at your loss. We all feel that we knew Phil from watching the show but his loss will leave a huge hole in your lives. Stay strong and may God be with you at this difficult time. x
My deapest condolences to Jake, Josh and family. May God give you peace and keep you safe and strong. I feel as though Phil was a part of my extended family as with all the crews of the fleet in the Bering Sea. Phil will truly be missed. Hang tough and continue your Dads legacy.
To the entire Harris Family,
Thank you for sharing a part of your lives with all of us. No one needs to try to describe to you how important or special your dad was… However, please know, many people around the world have you all in our thoughts and prayers.
Share in the pride… share in the work and rewards.
Share in the work and rewards… Share in the pride.
Thank you Phil, sail on.
- Smooth
To the Harris Family, and F/V Cornelia Marie crew- My deepest condolences and sympathy go out to you. The world is a sadder place tonight. While I will continue to be a “Deadliest Catch” fan, it just won’t be the same without the great Capt. Phil Harris at the helm of the Cornelia Marie. I also lost my beloved Dad to a massive stroke.
I wish Josh and Jake peace and comfort during this time of their loss.
Godspeed Capt. Phil…may you rest in peace, and may God’s Light shine upon you.
So sad. He will be missed.
Lots of love from Norway
I am totally speechless at the news of Capt Phils- passing. What a guy!
To his sons familly and friends,you are in my thoughts and prayers.
What can you say about a man who has capsured the hearts of all who have watched him in the Deadlist Catch?
You will be missed.
our toughts go out to Josh and Jake and all there Family and friends and colleges.
We loved watching captain Phill on Discovery, and teaching his sons.
Very Very sad this !
Our deepest condolences and sympathies to the Harris Family, especially Jake & Josh and to the crew of the F/V Cornelia Marie. My Family is deeply saddened by the loss of your Dad. May he rest in peace and know that he will be watching over you daily. We will truly miss Him. We are so sorry for you loss. You all remain in our thoughts and prayers.
Very sad news indeed. Sending the family, friends and many fans our deepest sympathies from Amsterdam.
I’ve always enjoyed watching Captain Harris and his merry band of men on deadliest catch. But we definitely mourn a tremendous loss here. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Harris family and the state of Maryland salutes you, Phil.
I’m so sorry for your loss.. Phil Harris and you boys were my favorites on the show, and it is with deep sorrow that I read about your fathers death.. Again, I’m so soory for your loss, and I’ll be keeping you in my thoughts..
Love Annemarie – Denmark
I am heartbroken at this news. My heart goes out to you boys, the rest of the family, the crew and the entire fishing family. 53 is just too young to leave this Earth. Thank you for sharing yourself with us Phil, I am gonna miss the heck out of ya.
My condolences go to you, Josh and Jake. Being a mother, I know how much he loved you guys. Your relationship was one of the most endearing parts of the show and always touched me deeply. Please be safe on your journeys and know he will be there with you always.
Kathy D.
Middleboro, MA
I am so saddened to hear of the passing of Capt Phil. To Josh and Jake, and all of Phil’s family my friends my prayers are with you.
Our thoughts and prayers are with Jake, Josh and their family as they mourn the loss of Capt. Phil. their beloved father. May God bless each one of you.
To Captain Phil,
Your presence will be missed, we all pulled for you, but the Lord wanted you before we were ready. Watch over your boys and keep them safe. Rest peacefully.
Kathy D.
Middleboro, MA
Deepest condolences to Capt. Phil’s family. Gone too young, gone too fast… A true shooting star.
So sad…
We are so sorry to hear about the loss of Captain Phil. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. He was our favorite on Deadliest Catch, and will be greatly missed. His legacy will live on through Josh and Jake. Josh and Jake will make their dad proud, and will continually be in our prayers. May God surround you with His love and comfort during this time.
I am so saddened by the news of Phil Harris’ passing, he will be missed more than words could say. He touched a lot of people and will live in our hearts forever. Deepest condolences to Jake & Josh and the Cornelia Marie crew, my sincerest sympathies go out to you all.
Loads of love from Georgia.
Dear Jake, Josh and Cornelia Marie crew,
From the Netherlands we send you our deepest condolences for the loss of your dad and captain Phil. We watch Deadliest Catch every week and we were following the condition of captain Phil from closeby. It is devastating news that he didn’t make it. He fought so hard… He will be missed all over the world ! Deadliest Catch will never be the same…
Love from Bernd and Ester
Capt. Phil was my favorite. I will deeply miss him.
You have my deepest sympathy. He lived his life to the end doing what he loved most in this world.
RIP Phil! I loved to see you on discovery, all my thougs go to Josh and Jake.
Your dad was the best captain.
Captain Phil, You will be missed. Our condolences to the Harris Family.
Drunen, holland, 10 february 2010
Eddo,Mirjam&Max Schuurman
Sorry for your loss.I loved watching the show because of Capt.Phil,he made it worth while.My heart goes out to all of the Harris family and the crew
To Jake,Josh and all of the Men and Women of the Deadliest Catch Fleet. My sincerest wish at this time is that all of you become stewards and spokespersons for Health Awareness of all kinds in Capt. Phil’s Memory. I think he would like that alot as a way of honoring him.
If anybody who has contact directly with Josh and Jake could you please pass this on to them. This is such a sad day indeed.
Josh and Jake, your Dad fought the good fight. As Dad and Captian, he is respected by many. He was a good man. Always remember him in your thoughts and deeds. He taught you well. His lessons will be with you forever. You are his legacy. Always remember, he was proud of you.
You’ve lost a Dad and the world has lost yet another good man.
Phil, Rest in Peace.
Our deepest sympathies go out to the Harris family and crew of the Cornelia Marie. Like so many, we never knew Captain Phil except through the show, and we will miss him also. Peace and prayers to all of you in this difficult time.
Also from my side my deepest condolences for the loss of your dad and a great captain. I am very sad hearing the news and tears are not far away. I am shocked at the same time and hope that the two boys will make there way in life. Only by watching the show you already got a good understanding of what sort of man he was and I always appreciated his humors, honest and fair way of dealing with his sons and his crew. He will be truly missed. Lots of love Muriel
So sad to hear of Capt Phils passing. My thoughts and prayers are with Jake, Josh and the Cornelia Maries crew and extended family.
I have come to love all the crews of all the featured boats on Deadliest Catch and it is a sad sad day for everyone.
I am sure Jake and Josh will feel the wind around them when they are on a crab trip and that will be Phil letting them know he is with them at all times.
Stay strong guys, you come from good stock.
Caroline, Cumbria UK
I love the show & was excited to see Phil come back. I am saddened by this news & my thoughts and prayers go out to you boys, your family, and all the crews up there. Be safe and may God grant you comfort in this time of loss.
Our deepest sympathies to Capt. Phil’s family and his crew. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
My condolences go to all off you
I am very shocked and saddened to hear about the Captains passing!! My father suffered a massive stroke, and subsequently died, as well!! My heart goes out to the family and crew!!
Actually there are no words that could soothe your loss.
But here are my condolences…
Lots of love,
Arianne Veninga, Netherlands
From a massive fan of the show, and the boat, all the way from Australia,
I am absolutely shattered and speechless at this news.
Condolences to Jake, Josh, the rest of Phil’s family and the crew.
You will be sadly missed, but always remembered.
Rest in peace Phil, you were an exeptional personality!
My deapest condolences to Jake, Josh and family. R.I.P Capt. Phil Harris!
Preben from Norway
Rest in Peace, Phil. You will be missed.
If there is a Heaven, I am sure they’ll have fishing boat for you!
My condolences to the family. Let all the replies be a source of strength for you all.
Respect,
Remko, the Netherlands
Jake & Josh: Please accept our deepest sympathy on the loss of your Dad. The Cornelia Marie was the reason my daughter and I never missed an episode of Deadliest Catch.
Long live the legend of Capt Phil.
Thoughts are with you and family here in Hong Kong.
R.I.P Captain. You will never be forgotten, I will light a candle for you tonight and will have a candle for you every year on my birthday. My condolences to Josh and Jake and the rest of the family, and every one who was so lucky to know him.
So sorry to hear this news. Having lost my own dad just 2 years ago, Jake, Josh, my heart goes out to you. Phil will be missed.
Home is the sailor, home from sea
I’m so sorry to hear the sad news about Captain Phil. My thoughts and prayers go out to Josh, Jake, the entire Harris family and the crew of the Cornelia Marie. He will be greatly missed.
RIP Capt!
So sorry for your loss!
i looked forward to seeing captain phil every year when i went back to the states for the summer. jake and josh, ‘now i know why this lion didn’t eat his own.’ he will be missed.
jennifer, china
I am shocked and sadden with the news of Captain Phil’s passing. He was one of my favorites to watch on the Deadliest Catch. My thoughts and prayers go out to the family. God bless you all.
RIP Capt Phil. You will never be forgotten. My thoughts are with the Josh, Jake, and the rest of the Harris family and the crew of the Cornelia Marie, let strength guide you and be with you.
Dear Josh & Jake …THANK YOU for shareing your Dad with us . Please know we will miss him very much ,and that we feel blessed to have been able to enjoy his sense of humor. Rest in Peace Phil you will be missed more then you could ever know.
My deepest sympathies to passing of your father and captain.
So sorry to hear of Captain Phil’s passing… when you watch them on tv it’s like you get to know them…. thoughts and prayers to the family.
Godspeed Captain Phil…..may you rest safely in the arms of The Almighty until we meet you again in Heaven!
My deepest sympathies to the family, especially the boys and crew. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Captain Phil was the reason I watched and I just adored him and his crew. Be strong!
“Some days the gales are howling; some days the sea, still as glass…Now the shoreline beckons, yeah there’s a price for being free…”
-B. Weir
Rest well, Captain.
my heart just broke again, but he’s in a much better place, pain free, smoke free.
and im sure he’s already telling God how to run the show. God Bless Capt Phil, family, crew & his much loved sons, stay strong, he taught you well.
toby keith’s “im crying for me” is dedicated to the Harris Family
My deepest sympathy goes out to the family, Capt. Harris was an inspiration to millions, and will be dearly missed.
rip capt Phil
my thoughts are with the family at this time.
This breaks my heart for Jake and Josh, as well as for all who knew and loved Captain Phil. What an incredible man he was. Not “goodbye,” but rather “see you later.” God bless.
We are so sad to hear about the loss of Capt Phil Harris. We have watched Deadliest Catch for a long time, and will miss his humor. Our sympathies to Josh and Jake and all of the Cornelia Marie crew.
I have tears in my eyes for a man I loved but never met. My heart goes to his boys and I know we will continue to see Capt. Phil through them; it was so evident how much he loved you boys.
With my deepest sympathy
R.I.P cpt. Harris. You`re the best! Josh and Jake, i wish you all the best in the time to come, and gud bless you.
Regards, Ben from Norway..
Thanks for all the inspiration!
I offer my genuine and sincere condolances to Josh, Jack and the entire Cornelia Marie crew for the sad departure of Captain Phil, he was and will remain to be a true legend.
My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time.
Aoife Savage
Fan
Fair Winds and Following Seas Captin..God Speed and God Bless you all.
My thoughts and prayers go out to the family & crew. Just know that he will be watching over you and keeping you safe. We will miss you Capt. Phil.
Cappy truly lived his live with honor, truth and peace you just cant find in modern society and most people. May there be a bountiful sea for you to enjoy on the other side. RIP
Jake and Josh,
I wish you all the best, with the loss of your dad Phil, may he rest in peace, and to the rest of the crew, keep on the good job created by Phil, so he can look up from above and be proud on what he has made.
From a friend from Holland
RIP capt. Phil
Nothing I can say can make the hurt any less for the people who loved Phil…He was my favorite and it’s a real shock to hear this news. Will always be praying for Jake and Josh and the rest of the CM. We will miss you Captain Phil
Captian phil you will be mist, the show will be a lot emptier without you.
To the family of the great captian of the cornelia marie, our condoleances, and our hearts and thoughts go out to all he leaves behind.
Rob and Cheetara,
from the Netherlands
My deepest condolences to the Harris family, friends, and crew of the Cornelia Marie. I was fortunate that I had the opportunity to meet your father at Catch-Con, and I will always remember it. Best wishes to all of you.-Matt
Phil Harris will be mist.
R.I.P Captain Phil Harris.
Astrid Beurskens
from the Netherlands.
I always turn on Discovery channel to watch Deadliest catch just because Captain Phil reminded me on my father…so much…and now I pray for his soul also to go and meet God and to be ‘happy’ somewhere on the big blue seas…Rest in peace Good Man.
My condolances to Josh, Jack and the entire Cornelia Marie crew for the lost of my favorite Captain Phil Harris.
May he rest in peace,
A big Deathliest Catch fan from Holland
Wilma xx
My sincere condolences to the sons, family members and crew of the Cornelia Marie. Captain Phil was one of our families favorite Captains and it will not be the same with out him. He was truly a wise man and had so much wisdom and heart. Love and prayers go out to all of you through this time of sorrow!
Tammora
Don’t think of him
as gone away-
his journey has just begun
life holds so many facets-
this earth is only one..
Just think of him as resting
from the sorrows and the tears
in a place of warmth and comfort
where there are no days and years.
Think how he must be wishing
that we could know today
how nothing but our sadness
can really pass away,
And think of him as living
in the hearts of those he touched…
for nothing loved is ever lost-
and he was loved so much.
-E. Brenneman
Thoughts and prayers from our family to yours.
We are so sad of the news of Phil passing! We loved watching him, he made us laugh so hard. We will miss him so much! We will definetly be watching re-runs! Hope the sons will carry on his legend!!! RIP Phil!!! We love you and you will be missed greatly!! Fans of Algonquin, IL!
Capt. Phill will be much missed. It was easy to see that he was doing what he loved with people he cared a great deal for. Josh and Jake – let his love help you through this very emotional and heartbreaking time. God Bless.
Oh my this is too sad for words. Phil has always been my favorite and when I watch the show I loved him from the start. I’m so sorry Josh and Jake.
This is terrible news to wake up to. RIP Captain, we love you!
So sorry to hear about Captin Phil! I never had the plesure of meeting him but I feel I knew him! You boys need to stay strong and keep faith! Your dad would have wanted it that way! I lost both of my parents before I was 26, mom when I was 8! All i can say is you never get over it but it does get better! Your dad will alway live in both of you and on the barin sea! Love both of you and your dad and you both are in my prayers
Our prayers are with Jake and Josh, our family loves the boys of the Cornelia Marie and he will be missed.
Phil the “BIGDOG” of Crab Fisherman was not only a GREAT Skipper but a GREAT man! There will be a huge void in not only Jake & Josh’s life, but in everyone’s life that got to know him & his crew by watching the show. If there was such a thing as a “FISHERMAN HALL OF FAME” he was & always will be an inductee that can’t be rivaled! Were gonna miss ya Phil!!! Thought’s & Prayer’s for the “CORNELIA MARIA” Family & the whole “Crabin” Community.
Deepest Sympathy from our family to the boys and the crew. Phil was just a great guy with a big heart. Keep the good times close to your hearts.
“They that go down to the sea in ships, that do business in great waters; These see the works of the Lord, and his wonders in the deep. For he commandeth, and raiseth the stormy wind, which lifteth up the waves thereof. They mount up to the heaven, they go down again to the depths: their soul is melted because of trouble. They reel to and fro, and stagger like a drunken man, and are at their wits’ end. Then they cry unto the Lord in their trouble, and he bringeth them out of their distresses. He maketh the storm a calm, so that the waves thereof are still. Then are they glad because they be quiet; so he bringeth them unto their desired haven.” Godspeed Captain Phil, you were loved well and that is all we can ask of this life.
the loss of this man is a great one in my life i loved watching him and loved watchin him interact with his sons. he was so proud of both jske and josh. he loved his work and will be missed forever. may god bless you jake and josh and bless Phil
Jake, Josh, other family members, & crew of the Cornelia Marie: It is with deep regret to learn of you father’s & your captains passing. I enjoy Deadliest Catch immensely & Capt. Phil was one of the few that was always positive & didn’t portray that he was put upon this earth to be an ***hole. I was so elated upon his return from medical leave, to know that he was doing well & was healthy enough to return to captain his ship. I will miss his smiling, laughing face on Deadliest Catch.
Ride Captain Ride
He was a Viking. Strong winds Phil!
So sorry to hear about Capt Phil. My husband is so proud of me cause I actually enjoy sitting down with him & watching a “fishing” show…hahaha. It was largely due to me loving the cheeky but lovable personality of Capt Phil, he will be missed by so many fans but our hearts are not as sore as Josh, Jake & the rest of the family. So sorry for you guys & I hope your heart sings with laughter again soon of the fun memories you have of your Dad. xo
Godspeed, Captain Phil. We will miss you. Many blessings to you and yours, and thank you for brightening our lives.
Really shocked and sad to hear this, my thoughts and condolences go to all the family and friends.
I am so very shocked & saddened by this news of Capt Phil’s passing..My thoughts and prayers go out to his sons and the crew of the Cornelia Marie..Capt. Phil Harris, you will be missed.
Jake and Josh – I’m so sorry for the loss of your father. Although many of us didn’t know him personally we felt like we did as we watched you all on Deadliest Catch. My heart is breaking for you both. May you continue to carry on your father’s fishing tradition, know he’s always with you.
RIP Phil, God Speed. My condolence to Jake, Josh & the Harris family, the CM family & the entire DC famiy. My thoughts & prayers are with you always.
I don’t really know what to say. I’m pretty in shock right now. I discovered him and the crew through Deadliest Catch show (as I live far away from the U.S) and every day, we watched the show with my dad. We enjoyed watching you guys be so brave and work so hard. And even if we didn’t know you personally, it was like we did. We feel close to you… Be brave again. I know you will do everything to continue your father’s tradition. My thoughts goes to your family…
I am a 35 year old man and this news brought tears to my eyes. My wife and I watched this show because of how real and genuine everyone is that’s on it. Phil was (and still is) my favorite captain of the crab fleet. The news of Phil’s passing is heart wrenching, but god needed a damn good captain up there and he sure as hell got one. To Josh, Jake,the family, friends and anyone that new Phil; I just want to say that I am very sorry for the loss.
To Discovery Channel: Thank you for honoring Phil. I know he was just more than a guy on the tv screen, he was a father, a friend, and so much more.
Let us remember Phil with a smile. Let us be proud for what he showed us, taught us, and allowed us to see. Instead of mourning, let us celebrate his life!
Jake and Josh, you have an amazing father. He will be greatly missed. I am so sorry for your loss. He will always be with you every moment of your lives. I know the feeling of loss and have you in my prayers.
r.i.p. capt. phil. he was a pleasure to watch and here what he was going to say next.you will be missed.losing a parent is never easy.a real man’s man..
I am so sorry to hear that your Dad passed away. He lived his life the way he wanted and he was one hell of a captain. He was tough (on the outside), fair, and dedicated. You have every right to be very proud of him.
Our Prayers and thoughts go out to The Harris Family. We thank you for letting us enjoy times in your fathers life on the Deadliest Catch. We look forward to seeing Josh and Jake take over their fathers legacy on the Corniela Marie. He was a great man and we will miss him!
Thank you Captain Phil for sharing your life with us through the tv. You have touched so many people. You will forever be missed. May God be with Jake and Josh. Rest in Peace Phil.
R.I.P. Captain Phil you will be missed by the world. I enjoyed watching you so much.
Josh and Jake you both are in my thoughts, stay strong as your dad has all his life.
Jake and Josh, we are sorry for your loss. We will miss your dad as he was a great Sea Captain and human being. He loved you guys so much and it showed thru the TV show each week. Keep him in your heart and you will never be alone. God bless you and the crew.
My sincere condolences to the crew and family. Thank you for all the years of hard work and great TV.
Your entire family is in our thoughts and prayers during this most difficult time. What a great man your father was and we appreciate the time we were able to watch The Deadliest Catch. R.I.P. and God Speed!
i’ve got no words to say about the loss of captain phil harris and hope that the legend of the captain goes one and to the family of phil wishes you all the strenght and our prayers wil go out to all
I am at a loss right now. My children & I have truly enjoyed watching Deadliest Catch. Our family will continue to watch, but it won’t be the same. We will remember Capt. Phil will fond memories. Our deepest condolences go to Capt. Phil’s sons and family. You all will be in our thoughts and prayers.
God Bless… @)}—–^—– RIP Capt. Phil……
It is heartbreaking to learn of Captain Phil’s passing. My deepest sympathy to Jake and Josh and all of Captain Phil’s family! Capt’n Phil shared his life openly and allowed us a glimpse into the life of a man who lived with honor and character. Strong lessons from a strong man. You will be sorely missed but remembered with love. Thank you for sharing your zest for life with us!
Rest in Peace Captain Phil, may you find smooth sailing and calm waters where you sail now.
Thank you for coming into our homes, and sharing your life’s work with us. You are already missed.
My heart – and my family’s – goes out to your sons, your crew, and everyone who knew Phil.
R.I.P Capt. Phill Harris! What an amazing and interesting person. I cannot imagine how hard this time must be for the family. Also the TV family that has been following your show (from home)of course, we will always remember Capt. Phil. A true fishing warrior and fighter. I never seen him back down from a challenge at sea and for that it changed the way I live my life. Thanks for the memories Captain! R.I.P
Jake and Josh, I think a fisherman is the best kind of father you can have. Mine shared his love of fishing with me too.
Your dad loved you guys very much and will be keeping watch over you on your future trips. I’m so sorry he had to be taken from you so soon.
I’m so sorry, Josh and Jake! Your dad was an amazing man and it was obvious how much he loved and cared for you both. He will be missed by many but kept forever in our hearts.
Family and friends of Phil, so sorry to hear of the passing of your father and our friend. Life will not be the same with out seeing Phil at the helm of the Cornelia Marie, but we will forever keep him in our thoughts and prayers. With the deepest of sympathy Capt Phil is at rest and in the hands of our Lord. Fair Winds and Following Seas Forever.
RIP Captain Phil Harris. My deepest condolences to his sons Jake and Josh and to the crew of the Cornelia Marie.
My condolences to Capt. Phil’s family. Didn’t know your dad, but from watching the show so much I felt like I knew him personally! Very sorry for your loss and may the good lord bless you all.
To Capt. Phils’s family, we send our sincerest condolences to the entire family. Hopefully you will continue in his place, even though we know he cannot be replaced. God Bless!
We’ll miss ya, Phil. Hope they load your ashes into a big bottle rocket, launch it off the deck and blow your ashes all over the Bearing Sea. If it gets a little close to Time Bandit, well that’s OK too…
Phil was good example of a good Dad, Boss, and friend that America will miss watching and knowing. When he talked EVERYONE listened because he told us how it was without any angle other than true concern for safety, and prosperity for others.
Bruce
Condolences to Phil’s family, crew and extended family at Discovery. My son and I watched every episode over the years, and were quite fond of Phil, his personality, his attitude, and his persistence. Good guy under the tough guy surface. Well respected by his crew. Will miss him on the show.
Smooth sailing, Phil.
Best.
Hello boys. This sad event does not come as a shock to me, considering I could see your dad’s overstressed condition and health problems on the show. But I must say the he was my favorite character on the show, not just because he was entertaining to watch, but the quality of man he seemed to be. Gruff, rough, and in love with his kids, though both be trials, let’s be honest!
I wish both you of you the best, and this loss does not cancel out everything you have had and shared with your father for so many years. Be strong, and down a red bull for your old man. You’ll be fine.
WOW! I am shocked beyond words. I don’t know what to say, except reading it made me cry. I have watched the show since it started, and I always rooted for the Cornelia Marie. It will never be the same. Josh & Jake, my sympathies to you and the rest of your family. I pray that you will continue to run your dad’s boat knowing that his spirit will be guiding you along the way. May god above bless you all.
Josh and Jake, I’m so very sorry for you loss. It was pretty obvious to me that your dad loved and cared for you both very much, even when he was kicking your butts. Just by watching the show, I felt like I knew all of you. It won’t be the same without him. You are in my thoughts.
From the daughter of a captain to Jake and Josh,
I hope you look back on time spent working with your dad with the same appreciation I do. We’ve had the rare opportunity to work side-by-side with our fathers at a job we love, and see the way others respect and revere them.
Nothing in this life compares to working on the sea– may you keep your father’s memory alive in your thoughts and in actions.
Deepest sympathy,
M
Rest in peace, Phil. You were a great guy to watch, my favorite captain on the show. You will be greatly missed. My deepest condolences to the CM crew and especially Jake and Josh. Guys, your dad was a riot to watch and it was easy to see how much he loved you both.
My deepest condolences to Jake and Josh and family, to all those who knew Captain Phil and those of us who only were able to connect to him through the Deadliest Catch. God’s peace be with you!
I am heartsick for the Harris boys and the great loss they now must endure. My sympathies to the other captains and their crews who I know will take this loss in a very personal way. We didn’t have the pleasure of knowing him, but we sure did admire and love Capt. Phil. God Bless.
Warm wishes for peacefull hearts at this important time in your lives. Your family is an inspiration to many and we will all be cheering for you along side your father, When you need that strenth think of us. may you continue to have many happy crazy times at sea!!
Hey boys hang in there I lost my dad 15 years ago when he was 48 like you I worked for my Dad for 11 years when I heard this today I was at a loss of words for your loss He was very simialar to my father I know you guys can pull foward and will become very sucessful with the mentor you had
Omaha Ne
Deep sympathy to the family. Prayer are with the family.
My greatest wish at this time of loss is that we all remember, family and viewers alike, how much fun Captain Phil made out of a grueling and dangerous occupation. May God hold the family tightly in his loving and healing embrace, and hopefully they have an idea of just how much so many strangers care about Phil and family.
I am so sorry to hear this. Capt. Phil was the best. He will truly be missed. Thank you for sharing his life with his fans on the Discovery Channel!
My sincerest condolences on the loss of your father Jake and Josh.
I watched the show each season it was on (and the repeats!) and admired your father’s love of life. He was a man to be respected.
May he be at peace with the angels now.
Fair winds and following seas, Captain Phil……
Our Harts go out to the family of Captain Phil we will keep you all in our prayers.
Maldonado Family
Mckinney Tx
I’m so sorry to hear of your loss. It was great fun to watch the Cornelia Marie and Phil on each episode of Deadliest Catch. He made it seems as though you were right there, getting yelled at by him and then a sly smile.
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of Captain Phil. He will be truly missed by many. I love the show was looking forward to the new season. It just won’t be the same without him
With Deepest Sympathies,
Debra
Captain Phil will never know how many lives he touched. He was an honest, hard-working example of an above-average American. We will miss you, Captain Phil!
A fitting end to a great story.A captain passes in port awaiting another opportunity to take on the sea and ice and return victorious! What a great character as well as a man.
Jake and Josh..our thoughts and prayers go with you during this tough time. Your dad was a pleasure to watch..a tough man, but fair and expected much from you two. This would make him laugh, I’m sure..but I always thought he was a cutie. He seemed like someone you’d like to get to know. He will be sorely missed by all. Fair winds..
My thoughts and prayers go out to jake and josh. I have watched every season and will miss ur dad greatly. He had become like one of the family tha past five years. God bless.
Josh and Jake, we are so sorry for your loss. Your father was a great man, a great fisherman and captain. He took a great deal of pride in his work, but he was more proud of you two than anything else. Please know that you two and the crew and all who knew your father are in our prayers.
Josh and Jake I’m sorry to hear about the loss of your father. He was an inspiration to many who watched the show and I’m sure more so to those who knew him personally. He was a fighter through and through and he showed that to all of us. I know this is hard on both of you, but always remember your father and use his courage and determination to guide you through the journey of your own lives. You both are great kids and I wish you the best. Take time to remember, grieve, and get through this hard time. We’re all keeping you and your loved ones in our thoughts and prayers.
Sending thoughts and prayers during this difficult time! Capt. Phil was my favorite! He will be missed by all of us! But I know it is the most difficult for the family that he loved so much.
Many Blessings ~
Mandi
My deepest sympathy to the Harris family. I did not watch the show regularly (my son watches it religiously, though) but when I did manage to sit down and watch it, I was always drawn in by Phil Harris’ straightforward honesty! He was a gruff (on the outside) sailor who had a wit that would knock your socks off. He will be sorely missed. My thoughts and prayers go out to everyone who was close to this incredible man, especially his sons. Rest in peace, Cap’n Phil Harris!
My sincerest condolences go out to Phil’s sons, his family, his friends. I am so very sorry for you loss.
Rest in peace Phil, we have come to love you in NewZealand, someone we have never met, I will think of you next time I pass through Seattle/ Puget Sound area. I associate that area with all of you whether or not that association is correct. I love Seattle, the locks, the bars, the tattoo artists, to be by the sea, or on the sea, heaven and hell all together, and I can only imagine how hard it actually was out there! Jake and Josh may family and friends hold you tight, may fortune find it’s way to your door, and may the salt run deep in your veins.
R.I.P Capt. Phil.You were a great fisher and loyal person. I wish the family good luck in this very difficult time. We will miss you!!
Rogier,
Netherlands
I will miss you Phil Harris. God bless Josh, Jake and the crew of the Cornelia Marie
Jake and Josh…My heart goes out to and is saddended by the loss of your dad. And my prayers and thought go out to you.
You father large spirit, strength was soemthing that will always live on. And being able to see, even if just through the TV, his love and pride he had for the two of you was something I will always remember.
Sorry to hear this sad news. A true sailor he was! Rest in Peace. Love to the Family.
I THINK OF YOU GUYS EVERY TIME I EAT FISH.PHIL WAS A TOUGH GUY WITH A TOUGH LIFE.I CAN ONLY HOPE HE CAN REST IN PEACE AS I WISH FOR ALL OF US.THINKING OF YOU IN KANSAS
Guys, I know what it’s like to lose a parent. I just buried my mother 3 weeks ago. My heart goes out to your family. I love the show and at least you will have fond memories thanks to the show and the discovery channel.
Thoughts and prayers are with everyone. Sad day indeed
my prayers and condolences go out to jake and josh during this difficult time.your dad was a great fisherman and dad and i will miss him so much on the show he was my favorite.
R.I.P. Capt Phil.
You will be missed. I will send prayers/blessings to your family at this time.
Janis
Honolulu, HI
Phil you will be greatly missed.Josh and Jake,you as well as the rest of the crew will be in my familys prays-Newport,RI
To the family and crew, this must be a sad day for you all. Capt. Phil is resting now, in peace. Go forward and remember him as we all will, in the chair that can not be filled. God be with you all
I know for me, when I tuned into every episode, it had less to do with the crab fishing and more to do with checking in with the captains and crews. I couldn’t wait to see what your crew was up to. Your antics, your brashness, and your love & loyalty to each other reminded me of my own family. Your dad will be sorely missed. No matter what was coming out of his mouth, and you never really knew what would, you always knew that Phil was honest, tough, and loyal to those he held near him. I hope you guys realize what a great man your father was and that everything he did, he did with you guys in mind. My thoughts and prayers are with you both and I’m so sorry for your loss.
Goodbye Captain. You will be truly missed by all those lives you have touched. May you know all the joy and good times you brought to so many as you unknowingly brought us along with you on your life’s adventures. I drink to you sir.
An extra ordinary guy doing an extra ordinary job, an inspiration to many, an example to all. My thoughts are with his boys, rest of the family and the crew of the CM. RIP Phil, and thanks for being on the show, it wont be the same without you…..
My thoughts & prayers go out to Jake, Josh and his crew. I have watched the show for years now and Phil and his crew where my favorite. I like most watchers where there when he fell ill during the 2008 season ( if I remember correctly) and I was so glad to see him come back. He was for sure blunt & honest even if you didn’t want to hear it. I loved that about him. And sometimes when he would talk about his boys it was nice to see this man show his softer side. I could tell that he loved his boys more than the sea itself. He will be truly missed. Thank you for allowing us the chance to get to know him on-screen. He was a true kick in the A**.
Our sympathies to you and yours. Cap’t Phil and the crew of the Cornelia Marie were always our favorite. He will be missed on our tvs.
Phil will be greatly missed by so many fans! Our heart goes out to his entire family! Good luck with the boat boys, we will be watching and cheering you on!
Love and prayers from Tempe Arizona
The Pfautz Family
I ahve watched the Deadliest Catch since the Discovery Channel first broadcast the original special. The Cornelia Marie has been my favorite ship and Capt. Phil was what I always thought a captain should be. I truly am sorry that he has passed and I send much love, prayers,hope and wishes to his family, friends, and all who loved him. Thank you for letting us ride the waves with you.
We will miss you Capt. Phill. I wish you fair winds and following seas. Jake and Josh, your dad will live on forever in our hearts. God bless you and good luck.
My sincere condolences to Phil’s family and crew of the Cornelia Marie. You boys stay strong and your Dad will watch your back.
I have watched the Deadliest Catch since the Discovery Channel first broadcast the original special. The Cornelia Marie has been my favorite ship and Capt. Phil was what I always thought a captain should be. I truly am sorry that he has passed and I send much love, prayers,hope and wishes to his family, friends, and all who loved him. Thank you for letting us ride the waves with you.
We just heard the sad news, and we’ve been left speechless. We cannot begin to imagine what it must feel like to his loved ones.
Our deepest condolences to all his family and friends.
I didn’t know your dad but he reminded me of my own father and seemed like a wonderful and giving person. My thoughts are with you all in this sad time.
Layla
Phil you will be sadly missed.Me and family watched all the time.Hell,we even bought the seasons.Jake and Josh,U and ur crew will be in my familys prays-Newport,RI
Im very sorry for ur loss jake & josh though i only knew u guys trough the catch program im very very sorry for ur loss and prays go out to u and ur family and close net friends u guys seemed very close my prays and thoughts are with u in ur time of great loss
my condolences to the family and friends of captain harris.
Captain Phil, you were an amazing person. the world is better for knowing you. you will be missed. your family, crew, & friends are all in my thoughts
F/V Cornelia Marie one of the most cut-throat crews ive ever seen fearless with a never say die mentality bottom line they “get the job done!” Rip Phil Harris Cornelia Marie signing off but one day your crew will once again be united in heaven GOD BLESS!
Capt Paul
Venice LA
Guys My thoughts and Prayer are with you all. The show was a time to set with my own son and dream what it would be like to work and live on a Crab Boat. and how my own son was would talk about how cool your jobs look from the screen. You really showed to your veiwers just how much you all really loved each other and I truly thank you all for the time my family and I enjoy watching you all. God Bless and keep up the fight
We will miss Captain Phil….how we enjoyed seeing him every season and watching those boys grow! Our thoughts are with you all.
Words fail me at this sad moment… My thoughts are with Jake, Josh, the rest of their family and friends and of course the crew of the Cornelia Marie.
I wish you all the strength in the world to cope with this horrible loss.
As somebody who’s just lost her father three months ago, I feel your pain.
Stay strong!
Best wishes,
Marlies
Holland
I was pretty upset when I heard the news. My mom is very sick and sh watches a lot of TV. Her favorite is always Deadliest Catch. She loved Capt. Phil and was heartbroken when I told her. My whole family keeps the crew in our thoughts.
We enjoyed watching the show and loved Phil. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family during this time.
Josh and Jake, we are sadden by the news of your father passing. It was a pleasure watching him on the ship You could tell he loved you guys and he cared for his crew and his ship. He will be greatly missed. God bless you guys, your family and the crew.
I am so sorry for your loss! I really thought he was getting better. At least he got to do what he loved all the way up to the end. RIP Captain.
Its with great sadness i read today that Capt. Phil Harris has passed. My condolences go out to his family and friends. The show will never be the same.RIP gone but never forgotten….
a fan from BERMUDA…..
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and crew. Phil will be missed!
My condolences to the family and friends of Capt. Harris.
Rest in Peace Phil. Thank you for the memories, and the crab. You’ll be missed.
I fell in love with your family through the show and I want you to know you are in my prayers and thoughts over the loss of your precious dad and husband. So sorry to lose Captain Phil!
Fair skys and smooth waters Captain. Stand watch over your boys. You will be missed.
Fair wind and following seas my friend. Jake & Josh its your turn to take the helm. Make your dad proud.
May you rest in peace, Captain Phil.
Well this sucks!! My thoughts and prayers are with those who loved Phil Harris. His loss is great one. I took so much comfort from watching him on the show. He reminded me of my own father who I lost in 2004. No words will make the loss better. Time doesn’t lessen the pain, but it gets less and less frequent that you feel it over time. Always keep his life and works close to you. It helps. All my support and regrets.
We will miss you Captain Phil…stay strong Josh & Jake for each other.
R.I.P.
I am very sad to hear the news of Capt. Phil’s passing!!! I really loved watching the show on the discovery channel and especially enjoyed when it was shots from Cornellia Marie.
Today is a very sad day that I will remember for a long time to come!! Everytime I visit the coast around my area (Morro Bay, CA) and I see the fishing boats I continuosly think of you guys and pray for your safety. This will never change for me.
My heart goes out to your family, the crew and surrounding friends in Dutch Harbor and Seattle. May God be with you in the seasons to come while fishing and may you be on the watch for your Fathers guidance… becasue you know, he will be with you everytime season!!!
With love and prayers,
Jenne from Central Coast California
My deepest sympathy and condolences to Jake, Josh, the rest of the Harris family, and to all crewman of the Bering Strait. RIP Captain Phil, and I will miss watching you on Deadliest Catch.
I am sorry for your family’s loss. I feel privilidged to have been able to “know” Captin Phil through the Discovery channel. Let God bless and guide you through this rough time period in your life. Condolences from my family to yours
my family and i love waching the show.we are so sorry for your loss and will keep phils family and friends in our thoughts and prayers.
God Bless You Capt. Phil Harris, We will miss you on the Cornelia Marie, Our thoughts are with your Family and many great friends……
Dear Capt. Phil’s family,
The loss of Capt. Phil was a hard loss to the world . He will have an amazing life now.
PHOOTIEBOY, Katy, Texas
I,m really sorry for the families loss. I really enjoyed seeing him with his boys on the boat.
Its a sad day we will miss you Capt Phil Harris. We have watched every episode and you became family to us. I followed your progress and logged into tdy and seen the sad news it hit me hard. To the sons your dad loved you guys with everything he had and he will mighty proud that you guys will continue his legacy. God bless you all.
I always thought of Capt. Phil as a sympathetic man, ever since ‘The Deadliest Catch’ aired on the Discovery Channel in the Netherlands. He certainly was one of my favorite captains on the show.
My sympathy to the family of Captain Phil and the crew of the Cornelia Marie, and all the strenght in these difficult times.
Laurens
the Netherlands
I NEVER EVER post online for anything, but your Dad was someone who I enjoyed watching. I lost my Mom last March 19th, 2009. The emotional journey will be long, but let them out whenever you need to. I will miss seeing your Dad giving you boys, the crew and the Sea hell. Captain Phil was one of a kind, heart of gold, and put up with no BS from anyone or anything. If this is covered in the upcoming season, it will be hard to watch, but I will. Love and prayers from my family to you all.
Christa Davis
Winter Haven, Florida
Hey Josh & Jake I’m real sorry to hear about your dad You guy’s hang in there the crew will need you My prayer are with you
god be with you boys remember dont greive for him but live your life to the fullest to make him happy
RIP CaptainPhil
Sorry for your lost guy’s. We will really miss him on the show. The show will not be the same without him.
My heart goes out to you Jake and Josh, and of course your entire family at this time for the loss of your dad.
My thoughts and prayers are with you always, and may the peace of God be with you now and for all time.
Larry Joe
My deepest condolences to you folks and your family at this time.
Enjoy watching you folks and the back breaking, hard job you do, not to mention the things ya have to go through during the season.
Wish the captain a pleasant journey and may he rest in peace.
Kind Regards.
Your fan,
Roger
Requiescat in pace, Captain Phil. Jake and Josh, I know this is a difficult time for you and your family. I realize that there are no words of comfort that I can offer that cas assuage your loss, so I offer this; always remember your father and honor his legacy. Know that there are literally millions of people out there sharing in your grief, and take comfort in the knowledge that your dad will always be remembered.
Capt. Phil will be greatly missed. The show was not and will not be the same with out him.
Sorry for you loss.
I love Deadlest Catch,and I loved Phil,,his wit,and bluntness!! he made laugh at times and wanted to cry for him when he first got sick and could not fish for awhile. I will miss not seeing him on the show.. God bless his family and ship’s crew!!!!!!!
May God take Phil into his loving arm. I feel for the brothers and crew of this great vessal. Be strong and continue the tradition. May you find strength in your father’s legacy.
We. as fans, will miss him but look farward to the brothers starting their own chapter with this fine vessal.
The Bering Sea wont be the same without Captain Phil. While I only knew Phil from watching The Deadliest Catch, you could tell he was a great man. Someone of character. You knew where you stood with him. I wish he could have stayed with us longer. My condolences to Josh, Jake, your family and the family of the Cornelia Marie.
My condolences to Capt. Phil’s family and friends. I will miss seeing him on Deadliest Catch.
I’m very sorry to hear this news. I would like to express my condolences to Phil’s family and friends.
Best regards,
Martijn
The Netherlands
My deepest condolence to his family and friends. You were truly blessed to have such a strong man in your lives Josh and Jake. He taught you well in all things. I pray that you turn God in your time of need.
I still cant believe in this. Im very sorry. I still dont have some words. RIP
Chisinau
My families hearts & prayers go out to the Harris family (and his extended fishing family) We love TDC and have grown to know all the fishermen via the show. Cpt Phil is one of our favorites. I loved watching him care for his crew, boat, and most of all his two son’s Josh & Jake. I can just imagine how nice (and tough) he was.. and sitting down to buy him a beer and listen to his stories is something we can all dream about. Rest in peace We will miss you
We’ll miss you Captain Phil! Thanks for sharing your life with us. You cannot be replaced! God bless you and your family.
Phill you will be greatly missed. R.I.P
“We are tied to the ocean. And when we go back to the sea, whether it is to sail or to watch – we are going back from whence we came.” – John F. Kennedy -
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Harris family, the F/V Cornelia Marie family and the Deadliest Catch family. Captain Phil was a wonderfully unique individual who will most certainly be missed – not only by those who knew him personally, but by those of us who felt we knew him through the series. May you rest in peace and harmony, Phil.
Josh and Jessica
my love & prayers for Jake,Josh &the whole Harris family.
i lost my dad not too long ago, its going to be an adjustment, remember he will always be with you, wherever you go.
if ever we meet i invite you in to share your favorite stories of family.
god bless fellas
Josh, Jake, and family: Deepest thoughts and prayers go out to you guys. Just from the show we could tell Your Dad was a great captain but also a great dad and friend. Good luck as the mourning process will be a long and hard one, but you can and will make it through this.
~Serena and Steve
I am sorry for the loss of Capt.Phil.He will be missed by many,my heart hurts for the Family left behind but know he’s not suffering anymore.
The Hopper Family of Muncie Indiana will miss Capt.Phil Harris.We are Fans Of the show. The show will never be the same without him sitting at his Captain’s Chair. Our Prayer’s and thoughts go out to Josh,Jake and to the Crew of the Cornelia Marie. He Will Be Missed!
We were shocked to hear the news about Captain Phil. He was our fave. He even came and went fishing with our morning radio crew of John Boy and Billy in 2007.Everyone loved him. Stay strong and keep him in your hearts. God bless you boys and the rest of the family and crew. He will be missed!
I have a heavy heart at this news. I am so sorry for your loss.
Jake and Josh sorry to hear about your loss i could’nt believe it when i heard the news about Capt. Phil he will be really missed, i loved watching you guys on TV you guys had such a strong family bond, stay strong he would have wanted you guys too. RIP Capt. Phil
I am very sorry to hear of your loss….. Phil was my favorite capt. my thoughts and prayers are with you durring this hard time
M
i am truly sorry for your lost. love wathcing the show and him. he was a great guy and will be truly missed.my prayers are with the family.god bless you all
Josh,Jake and families,
We want to extend our sincere condolences on the loss of Captain Phil. We have enjoyed his “no holds barred” approach to life on the Deadliest Catch. Also want to say how much we enjoyed meeting the three of you in Redmond, OR last summer. It was fun to see another side of Captain Phil! May your memories bring you peace and joy.
Our Prayer go out to his family and friends. I am sorry that everyone has lost such a good soul. Please take one thing from this loss and that s that he has gone to a better place with no more pain. Stay strong and celebrate his life.
With Love,
Richard Hyzy
What a devastating loss. Josh, Jake, family and Cornelia Maria Crew, your father and captain will be sorely missed. He was such a teddy bear! Smooth sailing Phil.
Josh and Jake ,
Your Dad reminds me of my dad.
A tuff sob with a mountain of a heart for life and his sons.
We all shall miss him.
Live his spirit !!!
Ours Dad’s watch over us .
Dave ,Marsha & Marc Bigos
Well, I guess God needed someone to captain His boat, and wanted the toughest SOB he could find. True grit and spirit shone thru whenever Captain Phil was in the wheel house.
Phil’s boys knew, as we all did too, that their dad was a tough nut, but had a heart of mush and gold. Great Captian, great dad, and a great guy. He will be missed. All the best to everyone on the Cornelia Marie and at TDC.
It is never easy to lose a loved one. And while Capt. Harris may have seemed mean to some, I believe that he was truely a caring man. The Harris family is in my thoughts as they endure this trying time, and I wish them the best.
-Heather Marie
Deepest condolences to the family and crew.
My thoughts and prayers go to the family and friends of Capt. Phil. I am a big fan of the show and He will be missed.
People talk these days about “real men” and what that means. Well I for one, always considered Phil to be a man’s man. He was tough when he had to be, caring when it mattered, loved his family dearly and wasn’t afraid to show it. He treated his men and crew with fairness and dignity while at the same timing providing the necessary, strong leadership and guidance that only a real man could , to get the job done and more importantly get his crew back home safely from an angry sea that would swallow them up in an instant. Watching the show, I felt a part of his family, and feel the loss of this big bear of man as I would any good friend. I know I felt nothing but a great deal of respect for Phil and all the men he sailed with as well as all of those who plied the waters of the Bering Sea to bring home the bacon. Phil, thanks for allowing those of who would otherwise never have known what it was all about, a rare look into the lives of men and women who put it out there every day so that the rest of us can enjoy the fruit of their labors.
My heart goes out to your sons and wife and all of those who knew you closely. The world is a lesser place from your passing. Go with God.
“Let us speak, though we show all our faults and weaknesses, – for it is a sign of strength to be weak, to know it, and out with it – not in a set way and ostentatiously, though, but incidentally and without premeditation.” Herman Melville
Thoughts and prayer are with the Phils family and crew! He was a good guy and will be missed by all the fans! The show will not be the same!! RIP
Deepest sympathy to Josh, Jake and the Crew. I’m very sorry to hear of your loss. Have strength during this difficult time.
You are all in my thoughts.
Sending love from Australia
xxx
So sad to hear the tragic news. We watch Deadliest Catch without fail. Sending you all our thoughts at this very sad time, with love from us in the UK.
I am very saddened to hear we lost Captn. Phil. Phil was the reason I tuned into Deadliest Catch and I don’t know how the Discovery Channel will ever fill that void. My thoughts and prayers go out to his two sons, Jake & Josh. Watching Phil and his sons brought something extra to the show that made you love Phil. Although I never met him, I feel like I knew him. We (the fans) will miss him very much.
I’m going to miss good ol’ Capt Phil Harris. May he rest in piece
“As we sail thru life, don’t avoid rough waters, sail on because calm waters won’t make a skillful sailor”
we will miss capt field so much i really like to watch him he never took ang dirt from anyone and really said what was on his mind and he stood up for what he believe in…how he is on capt heaven drivin his own boat again so when you brothers sail the seas again he will be there with you with every wave and every it push of the boat god bless you capt field rest in peace and guard the other fiherman and the sea
sherrie
The world will not be the same without Captain Phil. His love of family, friends and fishing.
His unique wit and style was one of the best things about this man. He was honest and straight forward.
Jake, Josh and your families. Our family mourns with you on your loss and God be with you always.
dear family
sorry to hear about capt phil passing he was a good man who stood up for what he believe in and he took no crap from anyone,,,,he was sick and still wanted to sail his boat now he is in heaven watchin over the sea so when yall go back to sea remember that your dad the capt is watch over every fisherman and you can fell him from each wave that hits the boat and know that he is there watch over his crew rest in peace capt phil
To The Family and Crew of the Cornelia Marie,
Our thoughts and Blessings are with you in the trying times ahead. Remember that Captain Phil will always be at your side and in your heart.
Our thoughts go out to all Captain Phil’s family. He will be greatly missed.
My heart is heavy today after hearing Phil is gone. He was my favorite captain on Deadliest Catch and I have watched, re-watched, and will re-watch every episode. The show will not be the same without Phil and his dry humor.
But I sincerely hope the Cornelia Marie will continue to fish, be a part of Deadliest Catch, and carry on Phil’s legacy. You guys know he’ll be right there with you — watching over you.
My sympathies, love, and prayers to Jake and Josh and Phil’s entire family, to Murray and the rest of the crew, and to the entire Deadliest Catch family.
God rest your soul, Captain Phil!! I hope they have a boat for you in heaven. Good fishing and a fair wind!
my thoughts and prayers to your family.
Jake and Josh
I am sorry for your loss, I wish I could do more than offer my condolences. Your father will be greatly missed. Know that you are not alone in your grief, people (and carbs) everywhere are feeling the loss of his passing. Your father truly embodied the spirit of Alaska and the Berring Sea.
Hugs
Elissa
RIP Capt. Phil
Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire Harris family.
Thanks for the memories, . . .
I have loved watching Capt Phil on the show. Some of the jokes played on the other boats really gave me a laugh. He will be missed. My thoughts go out to his family.
My family and I are sad to hear that Phil has passed away. We loved sitting around watching episodes of Deadliest Catch, he was one of our favorite captains. The world is not the same without him, and though all my family and I can do are offer our condolences our thoughts go out to the Harris family through this difficult time.
Jake and Josh and the rest of the Harris family:
May God be with you in this difficult time. My family and I are so very sorry for your loss; our hearts and prayers are with you.
Capt. Phil was awesome, and we are so very glad that you allowed us to watch him these last few years as he made us laugh and wince, sometimes in the same moment, as he guided the boat to crabby success.
His wit, humor, and relentless drive was only matched by his love for his children and his love for the sea.
Our most heartfelt condolences, and God bless you.
The Hamilton-Iversen Family
Omaha, Nebraska
He concord the sea and catptured the world.
To me he was like a modern day hero, one of the bravest men on earth. One could tell he was not only a great leader, a compassionate man and a mountain to his family. But he was a man of such character as to belong in the history books, as one of the greatest pioneers of our times. It’s people and captains like Captain Phil Harris that carry the torch that leads the way for all of us. He showed us the compassion, strength, will and determination that all of humanity should follow and how the be a truely great friend in the prosess.
Dear God please be with Phil Harris and his family in this difficult hour. We pray for his safe passage into your ever merciful and loving arms and for his soul to be lifted up high into your heavens. And we pray for strength and understanding for all those who hold him dear including his great following of many fans, but especially to his loving family and friends. May he forever be remembered in our minds and our hearts as the great man and true hero he was. Amen.
We are sorry to hear about the loss of Captian Phil. Having a family member and friend pass away is never easy, but it seems as though he has left a great legacy behind. Thanks for the awesome episodes and glimpses into the life of a Bering Sea Captain. Take Care
We will miss you greatly Captain Phil. You always made us smile and had a calm presence about you, even in the toughest of times. You’ve gone to better fishing, so keep doing what you love and we will never forget you. My condolences to the Harris family in this saddening time.
i am greatly saddened to hear of capt Phils passing, he was one in a million! absolutely gutted for the boys and the crew, he will now be watching you all from above and i’m sure will keep you safe each time you sail. thoughts are with you at this sad time, a great loss and a terribly sad day
thinking of you all xxx Jen, Scotland xxx
To The Harris Family and the Cornelia Marie Family:
Today the world lost a wonderful human being and heaven and seas gained a very different kind of Angel and Gaurdian. My condolences and prayers to the family. I wish you all the best in this trying time and pray that God will keep you all safe and strong through this. Capt. Phil you will be greatly missed! FAIRWINDS AND FOLLOWING SEAS CAPTAIN!
This morning we found out that Captain Phil had passes away. It saddens our hearts that such a great man was taken away from his family, crew, and fans all too soon. Though we never were able to meet Captain Phil, we have admired him and respected him since the first season of Deadliest Catch. Our prayers go out to the Harris family.
For people who have never eaten crab and live on the plains of Texas, Captain Phil and the entire crew of the Cornelia Marie captivated our hearts and minds.
We would like to thank the Harris family and God for sharing Phil Harris with us.
The Perkins Family
Smooth sailing from now on Captain.
Rest in peace.
jake and josh, our thoughts and prayers are with you guys! what a horrible loss for your family! He will be missed so much! the Cornelia Marie crew, lead by the great Capt Phil was and still is my favorite out of all them….what a huge hole your “extended” (tv) family will also feel….he had a lot of pride and was a tough cookie but you can tell he loved his job and loved you boys! God Bless and prayers to you all in your time of sorrow….RIP CAPT PHIL! WE LOVE YOU!
Fair winds and following seas Capt. Phil and godspeed. You will be missed by one and all. My deepest sympathies to the family and friends that knew him best. God bless you all.
Jake and Josh lost their great dad, and we in Holland lost a wonderful t.v.-personality to who we loved to watch.
I am sure Phil will keep on catching crab with the Cornelia Marie, his sons and the crew.
Have a safe trip home Phil. We will miss you here in Holland on television!
Jolanda
My condolence to the Harris family. Captai Phil and Cornelia Maria is the team that i will always support when i watch DC. DC will never be the same without Phil but to Jake and Josh, your dad has impart an invaluable gift to you both. I hope you both will be able to continue what he has always done, be the best Captain ever.
Captain Phil will be remember not as a hero but as dad whom we saw how he loved his kids and his dedication to crab fishing.
I met Phil when I was 12 years old. I used to spend the summers hanging out with Josh and Jake at Pederson Point, Alaska. Phil is a great father, captain, friend and idol. I learned a lot in the time I knew Phil.
You will always be remembered and never forgetten Phil. Josh and Jake, hang in there!
Jake, Josh and family, I am very sorry for you loss.
We will miss Phil on DC and the Cornelia Marie.
I hope he rests in peace.
(from Holland)
So sorry to hear about the loss of this fabulous character. He was one of our favs on Deadliest Catch.
We hope his legacy will continue in his sons and the F/V Cornelia Marie.
Our sincere condolances to his family, friends and colleagues. He will be sorely missed and wish all affected a lot of strength.
Godspeed Captin Phil. Good people are always taken too soon. Our thoughts & prayers are with the Harris family & friends through this tough time.
We only knew Phil as a fan from watching him sail the Bering Sea on the Cornila Marie,from the first season on Discovery. For which we are truely grateful for the opportunity to get to know a great man with love in his heart and great respect for his sons & crew.
Josh & Jake and the Harris family stay strong, and stick together, family is very important.
Captin Phil will be missed by many x
I just heard the very sad news about Capt. Phil Harris and wanted to join the others here in expressing my sympathy to his sons and all his friends and relatives. I never met the man in person, but felt like I had from the many seasons of Deadliest Catch.
Sincerely,
KW
God be with the Harris family in this painful time. Clear skies and fair winds Cap’n Phil, We’ll see ya again soon.
Never Thought I would say this about anyone on tv. When I Heard of Phil’s passing,my heart dropped.It is good to know that he was able to pass with his family by his side. Phil was a true working man.Jake and josh will do him proud !!! My heart and prayers go out to the harris family!!!
Rest In Peace Captain Phil of Bering Sea !
Rest In Peace Captain Phil of Bering Sea !
Rest In Peace Captain Phil of Bering Sea !
My family and I would like to take this time to say how sorry we are to hear that Captain Phil Harris passed away. Our hearts and thoughts are with everyone who knew him. To his sons and crew we want you to know how much we enjoyed watching you guys work and play so hard. Your in our prayers.
Me and my family are so sorry for your loss. We would always turn Deadliest Catch on out TV when it was on just to see the Cornelia Marie fish. My deepest regrets go to Josh and Jake and to the rest of the Cornelia Marie crew.
All my thoughts and prayers are with the entire Harris family and Cornelia Marie crew.
May the sea be calm and the winds light from now on Capt.Phil
Thoughts and prayers are with Josh, Jake, and the rest of the Harris family. Captain Phil will live on in all our hearts. Much love and comfort to you all.
I just saw the little RIP bit that Discovery Channel did to honor Capt. Phil Harris. This is the first time that I’ve seen one of those bits and it brought tears to my eyes, not because of the beauty of the tribute but because it greatly saddens me to know he’s gone. It breaks my heart to see my favorite captain on the show is no longer with us, but I am glad to know he is no longer suffering.
My thoughts and prayers go out to all of the crew, and especially Josh and Jake. He will be greatly missed, and the show will not be the same without him.
to the harris family, we are sooo sorry to hear the sad sad news of his passing. he was the funniest to watch on deadliest catch. our prayers are with you all and his crew, rest in peace captain Phil Harris………….
My sincere condolences to the Harris family. Phil was our absolute favourite on DC and was a legend amongst my group of fishing friends. The series will never be the same without him and although I never had the pleasure of meeting him, I feel as though I have lost a friend.
Phil was a ‘proper bloke’
To Josh, Jake and Cornelia Maria crew, So sorry for your loss. Prayers and thoughts go out to you all. Captian Phil was one of my favs to watch. I will miss him. May he rest in peace.
My heart and mind is with your family at this very sad time. I have watched every episode of the deadliest catch and loved every minute watching you capain your boat.
god speed Phil, see you on the other side.
Mark Churches – south wales united kingdom
Hi there, i’m from Portugal and even this morning Discovery Channel transmited an episode where all the Captains of King Crab Vessels were celebrating the 2008 season. I am a great follower of this program and always cared more for Captain Phill Harris and crew, of course never forgeting his sons, their integrity and love for their father reached in every ones hearts and i remember to do a google search about Cornelia Marie and i was shocked with the loss of Captain Phill, i am sorry, i should have visited the website earlyer, but here in Portugal the “Deadliest Catch” only appears once a week and God knows how far the episodes are from reality, that’s why i say… “I’m sorry”.. My Condolence to the Josh and Jake and their family, that includes the crew of Cornelia Marie…
I Quote Peggy “Thoughts and prayers are with Josh, Jake, and the rest of the Harris family. Captain Phil will live on in all our hearts. Much love and comfort to you all.”
Thank you..
The good Captain will be missed.
Im very sorry that this happened. i dont have words because i still cant believe in this. This is a big tragedy for us. Now something will be on another. Rest in Peace Phil. You ever will be in our hearts ;’(
My father and I watch the show and our favorite part was Phil’s interaction with Josh and Jake. It was obvious how much love there was between father and sons. My condolences to all Phil’s friends and family, but especially to Josh and Jake. Your Dad meant something to everyone posting on this website and I hope that our words will help the both of you through this time.
Josh and Jake,
One could only imagine how hard it would be to loose your dad, Keep your chins up and keep doing what he would have wanted you to do FISH!!!…
Our prayer’s are with you from aussie.
Cheers
Glenn Corbett
may god be with you boys during the lose of your father god bless everyone on the cornellamarie
Captain Phil will be missed a great deal!
But he did what he loved all the way to the end ! I don’t think he would have been happy sitting on the side lines knowing he wasn’t on his beloved crab boat.
We watched the deadliest catch faithfully. Sometimes viewing the same episode several times,as not to miss anything. We really enjoyed Capt.Phil and the his crew. He had a wonderful sense of humor mixed with a gruff side and complete devotion to his occupation.We will miss him and hope to see his sons follow in his footsteps. RIP dear Capt.
We will all miss you Phil.
“Fair Winds and Following Seas.”
Jake and Josh my heart is filled with sadness today as I digest the news of the loss of your father, best friend, Captain, and mentor. My husband just called me as he heard the news on the radio and we were both in a state of shock. We have loved, lived, enjoyed, watching your family and the Crew of the Cornelia Marie since the start of “Deadliest Catch”. We have felt the pain, frustrations, victories and laughter you have all shared with the world and can only imagine how much pain you are going through at this sad time. The Cornelia Marie and her crew were our #1 favorites and my husband often said, “if I could get on crab fishing- that would be the boat I’d pick as my number #1 choice”. May you both find some of your father’s strength and determination to carry on his dream. He said many times how very proud of you both he was and how the last thing he wanted to do was imprint on you everything you needed to know; to carry on without him. Our entire family sends it’s deepest sympathies to you, the crew of the Cornelia Marie and all of your friends from Deadliest Catch Crews and the Crabbing Industry for your Great Loss.
Rest In Peace Capt.Phil,
love and prayers to josh,jake and the rest of the family!
My husband and I are truly saddened by thr death of Captain Phil.He loved his children, his crew, and his boat.I wish that we could all do what we love as Capt. Phil did.He always kept us glued to our seats.My heart goes out to Jake and Josh as well as the rest of the family.They had a great father who loved them with every fiber of his being.That always came across even when he may have been a little mad.Rest in Peace dear Captain.
My family and I want to extend our condolences to Captain Phil’s family, friends and crew. He was my favorite Captain from the show, but you could also see how loved he was by everyone around him. This is truely a great loss and he will be missed very much. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and loved ones.
My thoughts and sympathys to you both Jake and Josh. The Bering sea will somehow never seem the same again without Capt Phill. A true legend. Sadly missed but never forgotten.
Rest in peace.
Colin Cole
UK
This is such a terribly sad loss. Josh and Jake, your father’s love for you was so evident and the thoughts of all the Cornelia Maria fans out there are with you during this difficult time. Smooth sailing Captain Phil, you will be missed.
Red at Night, Sailors Delight. This is a sad week for all who watch the show and who can’t wait to watch for the new season, but to know you wont be there through the whole season this year will be hard to watch. To all of the Family and Friends Capt Phil has left behind, Our prayers go out to you. You will be missed Capt Phil, But surely Never forgetten. May you always taste the salt of the Sea and have the Wind to your back.
Chris & Kathy
Brighton, TN
Dear Harris family, and the crew of the Cornelia Marie,
I am so sorry for your loss, and I am deeply saddened by the passing of such a charismatic man. His love for Josh and Jake was crystal clear, and all sons should be so lucky. His love for his profession, and his perspective on “Get it done” have made a true impression on myself and my family. Rest in peace, Captain Phil. May fair winds and calm seas follow you always.
Zara
U.S.
Our prayers go out to Jake, Josh and the entire Cornelia Maria crew. We were lucky to meet Captain Phil, his sons and some of the other captains at the California Speedway a couple of years ago. Everyone was having a great time including Captain Phil. They all had great stories to tell. We will watch the coming season with tears in our eyes. God Speed, Captain Phil.
Art and Sabrina Luboch
California
We are heartbroken! Captain Phil was our favorite, and neither the show nor crabfishing will ever be the same without him. We lift Captain Phil’s loved ones, especially his sons, up in prayer daily. May God comfort you as you try to find your footing again after this enormous loss. We miss you terribly, Captain Phil.
I am so sad . I really loved Phil.
I will really miss him. His smile and his laughe. His jokes.He was the best.
We lost a great man.But heaven got one.
keep on fishing Phil.We love and miss you.
Josh, Jake, Families, and Crew of Cornelia Maria- our thoughts and prayers go out to all of you now and in the times to come. We feel like we “knew” your Dad from spending the years watching the show and he will be greatly missed. God Bless.
I have watched Deadliest Catch for years now. I love the Cornelia Marie and the crew. It was my favorite boat to watch. I prayed for Phil and his family when he got taken off the boat last year after being hurt and am saddened by his passing. My heart and prayers go out to his family and friends. He will be greatly missed.
Capt Phil was one of my fave’s on DC. I loved hearing his laugh and felt like I knew him jsut from seeing him on TV. I was greatly sadden to hear of his passing and I know that the world will be a little less bright without him here.
Jake and Josh my heart goes out to you. I lost my own father several years ago. Remember that he loved you, that was something you could see everytime he looked at you.
Happy Sailing Capt! You will be missed!
Our entire New Mexico family are deeply saddened by the loss of a wonderful man Capt. Harris. Though we were never blessed to have met him in person, we were part of his TV family and we truly admired him as if he were our personal friend. He will be sorely missed by us all, and we were blessed to have been touched by his presence while he was here on Earth.
Our deepest sympathies to all,
The James LeNoir Family
Las Cruces NM
Our deepest sympathies to all,
The James LeNoir Family
Las Cruces NM
I am so saddened by this news. Captian was one of my favorites, my prayers are with his family.
We will mis you!!!!!
To the Josh, Jake, and the crew of the Cornelia Marie,
So sorry for the tremendous loss of your dad and Capt. You know there’s got to be some serious crabbing going on right now in the great beyond with Capt Phil at the helm of a huge celestial boat. My the wind be at your back and your pots be bursting with catch.
God Speed!
Dave Grove
Winlock, Wa
Phil,
A real mans man,the series will never be the same again.RIP
To all the Coffee Drinking Family of the Cornelia Marie: I would like to express my condolences to one and all. I think that you all can agree that Phil lived life to it’s fullest. He will be greatly missed.
A lesson to be learned by Phil’s passing…Live each day to it’s fullest. Tomorrow is no guarantee. All we have is right here, right now.
In my old country, the words “Good Bye” don’t exist. We say, “See You Later”.
See you later, my Captain and Friend.
I am sad to hear the passing of Phil.I watched him on the tv show and got to really enjoy his ways of being Captain of the Cornelia Marie.What a great way to make a living!I haved loved fishing since i was a boy and could only imagine how it would be on that rough,cold Bering Sea.He wil be missed but not forgotten!Keep on fishin!Let Phils legacy live on…….
i am very sad about phil passing .he was a likeable person on the show deadliest catch .miss you phil
Our Best Wishes to The Family of Phil Harris. Phil and His Family was Wathed By us For Years! We Wathed, as His Boys Grew into Men, and Phil Become a Better Father, to them! I know they will carry on, What thier Father Taught Them. Let not be Forgoten, What Viewers Learned from Him and His Family! What We and Everyone took away from Him Was, Family Value’s. Carry on Men, Your Family Tradition! Also, Be Proud of That!
We Thank You For the Good Times we Had Watching, Your Family. From our Family to Yours, God Bless You All!
From Our Fa
The measure of a great man is not how many he loved but how many loved him. Smooth sailing and calm seas Captain Phil…..
josh&jake it is with teary eyes i write this your father loved his sons very much.he was and will always be a great man my prayers go out to you and your families also to the crew you worked for the greatest captain. god bless from the mell family zanesville ohio
My heart just sank when I heard the news about Phil. My husband and I have been fans of the show for years and Phil was our favorite captain. Though we never met him personally, he felt like a member of our family. I think that is what draws us to the show. We get a small peek into the lives of these wonderfully colorful men, whose hard work, skill and determination would otherwise go unnoticed to us, except for that one hour a week we get to spend with them. What an incredible life. I have a tremendous respect for each man on the show and Phil in particular has always had a special place in my heart. His blunt honestly and sense of humor were my favorite parts of the show. I will miss his smile and his laugh and watching him with his sons. I can’t begin to imagine the loss they must be feeling right now. I am so sorry.
Phil, you touched the lives of so many people without even knowing them. Thank you for letting us be a part of you world. We will miss you.
Rest in Peace My Friend
The Bowlers
UTAH
Rest in peace Captain Phil. We will miss you tremendously, as Deadliest Catch will not be the same without you.
You’ve had my respect since Day 1 of Deadliest Catch with your unique parenting style to your two sons, your business acumen with the Cornelia Marie, and with the way you were depicted in your day-to-day life.
To Josh & Jake: my deepest sympathies to you.
Respectfully,
Michelle Crowe-Paz
You will be deeply missed and our thoughts and prayers are with your family! Deadliest Catch won’t be the same without you!
Sincerely,
Aubrey
Our Gloucester,Ma community mourns the loss of Captain Phil. We are so gratefull for his along with his sons efforts in our local charities. Truly an enormous heart indeed!
R.I.P Skipper!!!! Watched you all on the Marie for years an know your legacy will continue with the strength an dedication for the Passion an Love of the Sea you have provided to your Sons an Crew…. Your MISSED already Sir….
There’s an old bible saying..Don’t ask me where..Can’t remember…it goes as follows….Give a man a fish….
He eats for a day…..
TEACH a Man to fish…..
He eats for a Lifetime….
Thank You Phil.. For Teaching us how to eat for a LIFETIME!!! God Bless You.
We LOVE YOU!!!!
I will miss Phil’s beautiful blue eyes and his great personality. He was loved by so many, My prayers and condolences to Jake,Josh and all of Phil’s family and friends.
Truly saddened here in NJ over the news of Phil’s passing and wishing it wasn’t so. We are big fans of the boat, the Harris’ and the Cornelia Marie. We wish you the best and with our deepest sympathy to jake and Josh on the loss of their DAD. He was an awesome guy. An Original.
Chris & Chris Weidele, Woodbridge, NJ
Terribly sorry for your loss Jake and Josh , and loved ones. May God rest His soul! He will be missed terribly, and be remembered honorably!
my husband and i were very sad when we heard the news. i really enjoyed watching the show and Phil was my favorite – i was following the news of his illness and when i read he had passed it really made me feel sad. i know that we never met your family, but i hope you know you have our deepest sympathy – he was such a character and will be missed by his fans as well.
God Bless your family, and know he’s watching and keeping you in his heart
daina and eric belliveau, CT
I feel as if I lost a friend.
Forever in our hearts, rest easy in heaven Captian Phil. Know that your father brought joy to many of us, and that he is now an angel watching over and protecting the seas.
I am so sad about Phil. He was always my favorite captain. The Cornelia Marie just won’t be the same without him. My prayers are with his family.
An Era comes to end and we lost of one of the best crab fishing captains of the generation……May his soul R.I.P…………………
I believe no one had those powers of finding crab like he does by smelling those Crab farts which he proved by turning around whole season around for Cornelia……..It was hard for him to stay away from crab fishing that even what happened season he returned……..He was an inspiration and example to all……
All Hail Phil Harris… The king of Crab Fishing……May his soul R.I.P…………
I lost my father on December 18th at the age of 61, so I know and feel what his family and crew are going through.
The world lost a great man, but now he is looking down on everyone from above and telling all of us to get our butts in line.
Goodbye, Captain Phil, you will be greatly missed.
we would like to offer our condolences to the family and friends who knew skipper phil.
he has touched lives of people he never met and will always be remembered as a hard working and determined man.
R.I.P. Captain Phil Harris, I was upset when I saw the discovery channel posting the loss of a great human being, Phil Harris. I am thankful that we the public have got the opportunity to know Captain Phil Harris through this t.v. show. He was a true individual and we could see his true colors and was a very likeable person, he wore his heart on his sleeve and will be missed by many.
Godspeed Captain Harris.
With much respect,
Jason E. Stevens
aka NoRToN
Very sad to hear of the great loss of Capt Phil, It may sound strange but after watching the show for so long you kinda feel as if you know the characters personally, and you feel the loss too.
My thoughts are with the Harris family, God bless you all.
R.I.P. Capt Phil Harris.
May the Gods bless you and Phil. We are so sad here with my friends in Finland. Phil was allways our favorite.
My thoughts are with you all.
RIP Capt Phil
Fee
UK
Such sad news. A mans man with a huge heart. DC will never be the same.
Best wishes to family, crew and friends.
Dave
Manchester
UK
Jake n Josh!! I didn’t know your dad personally but only through watching deadliest Catch! He reminded me so much of my own dad, Ben Jackson, who died 20yrs ago aged 56. He also was a lover of the open water having been at sea since he was 15. He was gruff n a scruff just like Big Phil! I hope the 2 of them are now sat on a cloud looking down n calling a spade a spade!!
Believe me that time does heal the pain but it will never fade the memories!! Your dad will live on, like mine,will live on in our hearts and no-one can take that away!!
Take care both of you and always be safe!!
Jo Hepburn!
My heart is heavy with sadness and grief I just found out today about the loss of
Captain Phil, I had no idea of his recent stroke.
Josh, & Jake, I feel your pain and sadness I loved watching you all on the show and I must say Your Dad, Captain Phil was my favorite I don’t quite know what it is about your Father that just draws us “ladies” in?? I loved his eyes and I loved the way he inter-acted with you two teaching you two the ways of the world and on the F/V Cornelia Marie take care of his baby. I pray you both have the strength to get through this I have done nothing but cry since I heard the news today;
Your Father is/was one in a Million and I know he has many many fans out there who are going to miss him so much;
God-Speed Phil we love you and will miss you so very very much!!
My thoughts and prayers go out to you and to the Crew;
God-Speed!!!
CAPT.PHIL WILL BE MISSED! MY THOUGHTS & PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU JAKE & JOSH
Always enjoyed watching this captain and his boys. Especially loved the episode when he got into a pissin match with Keith on the Wizard. The show will never be the same, but I hope the producers give his boys the opportunity to carry on the tradition via broadcast for all of us who are fans.
Condolences to the family. Your pop touched a lot of hearts and gave enjoyment to a lot of people who dreamed about doing what he did frequently. I’ll remember him in my prayers.
Condolences to Jake and Josh Harris, sons of Phil. He will be deeply missed by all those who like us, had the pleasure of watching him, his family and crew bravely battle the elements.
So sorry for your loss of such a strong, brave and charismatic character who brought such joy and excitment to our lives.He will be missed as one of our own. Rest in peace Phil.
Gary & Penny Cheshire England
Very sorry to hear of Phil’s passing, my thoughts are with his family. Myself and my friends always enjoyed watching Phil on the show, such a great character and it’s a great loss. RIP Captain, you’ll be missed in England.
well i was saddened when i was woke up tuesday morning and heard that ca
well i was saddened when i was woke up tuesday morning and heard that ca
well i was saddened when i was woke up tuesday morning and heard that ca
Resst in peace Phil, keep on crabbing in that big sea in the sky. I’m sure your sons and those left behind will miss you and make you proud.
I am deeply saddened to hear this news. I feel for his sons and his family.
God bless you Captain. May you rest in peace…My prayers are with you, your sons & your extended family…You will be sorely missed…
To the people who loved this great man. My heart felt condolences go out to you all. To Phil’s sons, Jake and Josh, other family members. You were a great asset to all who knew you. May you now enjoy all the splendor of fishing for the best in the other realms,
Condolence to his family,we will mis
you CAPTAIN.
You will be greatly missed Captain Phil. The show won’t be the same w/o you. R.I.P. Captain Phil.
I am just heartbroken to learn of the passing of Capt. Phil Harris. I never write or blog but the joy I received watching Phil, Josh, Jake and all the crew demands an acknowedgment of what a great loss this is. Look at how many people were touched by his presence either in person or through the show. I thought Phil was smart, funny and the kind of man both women and men look up to. A real man’s man. I can’t imagine him not being in the world. My heart and prayers go out to his family and friends. He will be missed.
Phil Harris what a Captain, and a fisherman. I can’t believe he is gone when i heard the news it was horrifying. The show will never be the same without you. R.I.P. CAPTAIN PHIL HARRIS.
Phil, you were my favorite captain from the very first time I watched the show (season 2 I think it was). In fact, you’re the reason I got hooked. You weren’t afraid to tell it like it is and you never backed down. You taught your sons the value of earning what you get which is so rare these days. You always put your crew first. You will be missed, and you will never be forgotten.
Jake and Josh-
Your father was truly an amazing individual. I know there are no words that can erase the pain you’re feeling right now. I hope you keep the up the same spirit your father had, I’ve seen charicteristics of your father in you. You two will be and are good men. Stay that way.
CM Crew-
You will continue to be in my prayers daily. Keep going strong even though right now you probably don’t feel like it. Remember that you have a huge fan base supporting and praying for you.
Blessings
Lissa
We along with many mourn the passing of Captain Phil Harris. Our thoughts are with his family and all who knew this man among men, especially to his sons Josh and Jake.
To Phil who shared his life and work with us, we thank you.
I send my condolences to everybody on the Cornelia Marie the crew and special to Jake and Josh and the family,I think of you whit all of my heart.God bless you and God bless Phil Harris
My utmost sincere condolances to the family of captain phil. I was so saddened to hear of the news today.The loss of such a strong, brave and respectable man is simply tragic. all my love and prayers Debi Allbutt and Jason Plant, Stoke on Trent, England
I love the show and will still watch it this season, but l can truly say it won’t be the same, l really enjoyed watching
Phil he to me was really like an old sea Captain. With the Cornelia Marie it was always fun to see what would happen next. I lost my dad when l was 23 and he was 53 very young. He is gone but he will never be forgotten, best show on T.V
RIP Captain Phil…sure am gonna miss you..the show won’t be the same without you. My prayers are with you Jake & Josh…God Speed Phil
Jake, Josh and the entire Cornelia Marie crew….we are deeply saddened and absolutely heartbroken that Captain Phil is gone. He’s always been our favorite. He instilled some awesome values into you boys. He will be missed by millions. Deadliest Catch and crab fishing will NEVER be the same. We will continue to watch but with heavy hearts at the loss of Phil.
“Perhaps they are not stars in the sky, but rather openings where our loved ones shine down to let us know they are happy.” -Eskimo Folklore
Dear sweet, kind Phil, Rest In Peace. We are sure going to miss you!
me and my family have been watching the deadliest catch series since the start, when we heard the news about Phil harris we were devastated.
Phil harris was a great man, with a great Personality who loved his kids, his boat and his crew and shared the love of the ocean with all of us.
I want his kids to know, Phil will never be forgotten, everytime we look at the sea all around the world, we will have Phil in our thoughts.
rest in peace Phil, remember in heaven there is an endless supply of Crab, I’m glad we got to know you the short time you were on this earth.
My heart goes out to his family and friends and to the crew of the Cornelia Marie.
Anders from Sweden in Europe
Captain Phil led the pack , in a pack of truly extraordinary men that make up “The Deadliest Catch”. As a Captain he seemed to be one that you could place your absolute trust in to “bring you back safely home”. As a man he seemed to be one that you could trust explicitly at his word. As a father he seemed that rare combination of Hard Nosed and Soft Hearted , depending on what was called for or needed. His crew, friends and family were fortunate to have such a person in thier lives. God Bless Captain Phil!
My heart goes out to Jake, Josh< and the crew! Cornelia Marie is my favorite boat and Captain Phil was the best!!! I will miss seeing his face on the show.I hope the crew of the CM will keep going and bring in a ton of crab and make Captain Phil smile with pride from the crab grounds in the sky! We love you Captain Phil. R.I.P
Thank you Captain Phil for taking us on some of the wildest adventures of deadlest catch. We will miss you. Smooth sailing.
To Phils’s sons Jake and Josh I am so sorry for your loss. Than ks for sharing your dad with all of us while we watched the Deadliest Catch. To Phil’s crew you all learned from the best !! I will always think of you when I eat crabs !!
Fish On Phil !!
Pat Hosgood, Philadelphia, PA
My brother has watched Deadliest Catch since its beginning. He was an avid fisherman until an accident put him in a wheelchair. Today he told me that, when he heard of Captain Phil’s passing, he felt as though he had lost a brother. High praise, indeed!
Thank you Phil, it was an honor getting to understand what all you guys went through fishing for crab. I have watched the show since the 2nd season, and have since bought every DVD I can find. I mill miss seeing your straight forward honesty and the shinanagans between you, Jake, and Josh. Its unbelievable and unbearable that you aren’t with us anymore. You will be sadly missed, and greatly appreciated for your values and your bravery for doing what you did. R.I.P. Captain Phil Harris.
To Josh & Jake, I too have lost a Father, he died, sadly one year ago today, and learning of Phils passing makes it that much more sad. I know he taught both of you well, you will always question if you’ve learned enough, or if you’ve asked every question in order to learn from him. Dont think about the arguments, and dont dwell on any bad times, or missed opportunities, because believ me, you’ll think of a few. Just remember that he did the best he could with both of you and prove it by showing him you’ve turned out exactly the way he had planned. Words or encouragement can help, but I am merely a fan who respects what you guys did together. The pain will always be there, and anyone says it heals with time is wrong, it only becomes easier to live with. I love the show, and hope that both of you realize just how important Phil was to us, the fans. He is your Father, honor him the way you see fit. He is sadly missed, and DC will never be the same without him. With Great respect and sincerety, Jessie Morris
P.S. To the entire crew, and especially Murray, he was a dear friend to all of you, and a great Captain. Honor him well, and remember him even more.
With undying respect to all, Jessie.
It has been a pleasure watching and getting to know the Cornelia Marie family over the last few years. I was shocked and saddened to hear the news about Phil. I send my prayers and sincere condolences to Jake, Josh, and the entire Harris family. Captain Phil will be greatly missed.
Dear Jake & Josh,
It was great to see your father in this series and he was a great man and survivor!! He was the boss of the bearing seas and my favorite captain by the series….
Jake & Josh… Keep it up!
At this time he is getting crab in the “higher seas” ….
Big respect for Mr. Harris..
Best Regards,
Arnoud Stam (Holland)
Jake, Josh, Family, and Crew,
We are simply heartbroken at hearing of the loss of your Father and Captain. He was our favorite Captain on the show and it will not be the same without him! I cannot fathom loosing my father right now and at such a young age. If there is anything we can do, let us know. We’ll pray for your comfort and the continued success of your family whatever you choose. We support you in our hearts!
My heart gors out to the whole Harris family. i started watching the Deadliest Catch because of Phil. There was something about the way he was with his sons and his funny pranks that won my heart over. He was truly the #1 skipper in my eyes. Phils death is such a huge shock. He will allways be the one person that I wish I could of meet. Jake and Josh you had a great father and my heart breaks for you both. Phil Harris will be truly missed.
My condolenses to the Harris family, the crew of the Cornelia Marie, and the friends Captain Phil Harris made over the years fishing. Phil showed his dedication and passion for his choice of profession that was dangerous and uncertain. Fair seas and calm winds to Captain Phil.
I sorry to hear about your loss just remeber the good die young. and he was a very good mad we watched the show since season 1 and the skipper was the best he was always worried about all of the crew expecally josh and jake he loved and cared about you boys
Keep fishing Skipper
I am so sad to learn of Phil’s passing. I am at a loss for words. My heart goes out to Josh, Jake, their granddad, and all of the Cornelia Marie folks on their loss. Phil was the heart and soul of the show and he will be sorely missed.
Peace be with all of you.
My sincerest condolences,
deborah
R.I.P. Captain Phil. You were the reason me and my wife watched the show. You will be missed.
To Josh , Jake, family , friends and fellow captains & crew- it was shock and sadness to hear of your loss – we have watched the show since season 1 -I hope you consider continueing in your father’s footsteps and the vessel will continue to fish. He was a man larger then life as was his heart. He will always be with you, honor his memory. Be strong, be wise but most of all be kind as he tried every day to live.
phil was a legend R.I.P
Jake and Josh,
I lost my pops eleven years ago to a stroke. He was 51, and way too young. He was my hero, and I thought I’d never survive without him… I still needed his advice and counsel. But I realized that Phil Foley left a few months after helping meget through the toughest time of my life… He knew I’d be ok without him.
What I’m saying is, I know it hurts like hell right now, and you can’t think about anything but the hurt. But your Dad only left after he knew you guys would be OK. As the days pass, so will the hurt. Til then, find comfort in knowing that he doesn’t hurt anymore. There will always be an ache in your heart. That too will deminish over time…
Never forget that he loved you two.
He’ll always know you loved him.
Safe Passage Cap’n Phil.
Our deepest condolences to the family of Capt. Phil Harris. We watched Deadliest Catch from the very start and enjoyed watching what Phil was up to next time. He was and always will be in our hearts and minds. He was indeed one of a kind and as a man we should all take some lessons from him. He will be missed by all that knew him, both personally and as television fans. God speed Phil and our prayers and best wishes are with his family.
We feel like we’ve lost a friend, rest in peace phil and sympathy to his family and all on the deadliest catch.
Jiggy And Didds, U.K
Please accept my deepest sympathies for your father, skipper and friend Phil Harris. I enjoyed watching the Deadliest Catch and as a former swordboat crew I know that a fishermans blood runs deep. Phil will surely be missed and I know that Jake and Josh will continue with their fathers legacy and create there own!
Capt. Phil was my favorite! He showed so much love for the seas, his fellow crew members and especially his two boys, Josh and Jake. It is probably every fathers dream for his children to walk in his footsteps and carry on the legacy. I can’t wait to see how his two sons continue the journey on the sea for their father. I will miss watching you Phil..but you watch over your boat and your crew and make sure to keep everyone safe. May the Cornelia Marie prosper and may your spirit keep us all going until we all meet up!
I was and will always be a fan of deadliest catch especially Cornelia Marie. Captain Phil was a true grit captain of the sea and I always looked forward to watching the show because of him. I would like to send my deepest condolences to his family and I just know his boys (MEN) will carry on in and with his spirit. God Bless all who sail the seas>
with our deepest condolences to you Jake and Josh and the entire harris family.Your dad was an example of a very determined and dedicated person who did what he needed and loved to do to support his family. God speed captain phil harris. we will always remember you and will miss you.
I watched the very first episode when Deadliest Catch came on, and by far Capt Phil is my Favorite. He will be missed and my deepest condolences to all of Capt Phil’s Family and Friends. I just lost my Mom 2 months ago. Keep him close to your heart like I do my Mom, and remember the good times. Many Prayers..
We were shocked and saddend to hear of the death of Captain Phil, who was so strong and so alive that he seemed to be invincible. To the family, friends and crew of the Cornelia Marie, please accept our sincerest sympathy, for although we only know him through a television programme, his character shone with such force and honesty that it realy felt as if we were right there with you on the Bering sea.
Rest easy Captain Phil, and may a little of your strength pass to those left behind. Ian and Dawn
R.I.P. Captain Phil. Our deepest condolences to his sons Jake and Josh and the entire Harris family. He will be missed…
Sandén Family, Sweden
May God grant you calm seas ahead and fair winds at your back. May he also bless those family members left here. Gob Bless Capt. Phil, gone but not forgotten
We have always loved you in Pittsburgh, Captain Phil. We will miss you terribly and will be praying for Jake, Josh and your whole family.
Capt Phil had such a big heart, His love of his sons was obvious, and the love of others and his crew shown through. He lived life to the fullest and was the best at a very difficult profession. It is sad to think will will not be going to sea vicariously with the skill and passion of Capt Phil. God bless you and your family. We will miss you.
I hope you see God. I hope you have a fun time in heaven. I hope you have a great time. I hope you are ok.
Michael
Age 7
My Wife and I are deeply saddend on hearing the news of Capt. Phil’s passing.
We want to thank all of the F/Vs for allowing us to be apart of your families, and we prayed for Capt. Phil when he hurt himself and that blood clot went thru him, and we all shared in his recovery through the show.
Now we would just like to send our prayers and condolences to the rest of the Harris family, and to the crew of the Cornelia Marie.
Your friends in Southern California,
Ken & Wendy Toops
We were saddened to hear of Captain Phil’s death. Jake and Josh, you boys have huge shoes to fill but we know that you have your father’s blood in you and that you will be successful in keeping the boat running. May God be with you both in the coming days and nights.
To Murry and the rest of the crew, may the winds be at your back,you are in our hearts as well, and may God be with you and stay safe on the seas in the days and nights to come.
to jake & josh hariss & crew words can’t express my families condolences for your great loss. we live in michigan and have watched deadliest catch since it aired. you guys with your crew are our heros. especially for the harris boys, keep your dads legend alive. you have our support and corneila marie must go on. honor your father as his competitors. a Great Man.
WE ARE VERY SADDENED TO HEAR OF THE DEATH OF CAPT. PHIL. WE ENJOY SEEING YOUR WEEKLY PROGRAM. HE WILL BE MISSED BY ALL HIS FANS AND MOSTLY HIS FAMILY
OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU ALL.
goodbye captain phil. i have sat and listened to him for hours on end. his wisdom and wise cracks will be missed.
Godspeed, Phil. My condolences to the Harris family.
I am very sorry to both the Harris Family and to the crew of F/V Cornelia Marie to hear of the sickness, then passing, of Capt. Phil Harris. My father just recently(two months) had a massive stroke as well, and is still in the recovery stages. Watching Deadliest Catch and the interviews with Capt.Harris, I could see in different circumstances my father being a crab fisherman, He and Capt. Harris were that much alike.
If I can offer anything, as a stranger, at this time, I can only offer this…if there is a better place after this life, then Capt. Harris has more than earned it.
You have my prayers and well wishes during this dark time in your lives, but know that your father would want you to continue on in the face of this adversity.
Sincerely,
Matthew Schmidt
Dang, this is a sad day. We will miss you Phil. For the boys:
Your dad was tough, your dad was hard on you from time to time. Your dad believed in you ALL the time. Your dad will be missed and you should honor his life by being the great boys he raised….God Speed.
We will miss you Capt. Phil. Sending you all our thoughts at this very sad time, with love from us in Florida. God bless him.
“Am Always With You”
When I am gone, release me, let me go.
I have so many things to see and do.
You mustn’t tie yourself to me with too many tears, be thankful we had so many good years.
I gave you my love, and you can only guess
How much you’ve given me in happiness.
I thank you for the love that you have shown, But now it is time I traveled on alone.
So grieve for me awhile, if grieve you must
Then let your grief be comforted by trust
That it is only for awhile that we must part,
So treasure the memories within your heart.
I won’t be far away for life goes on,
And if you need me, call and I will come.
Though you can’t see or touch me, I will be near
And if you listen with your heart, you’ll hear,
All my love around you soft and clear.
And then, when you come this way alone,
I’ll greet you with a smile and a “Welcome Home.” ……Unknown
Dedicated to Capt Phil and his family and friends
So sorry for your loss
My condolences to you and your family and the crew. He will surely be missed by so many people.Phil was my favorite on the show i will miss seeing him. the show will not be the same without him.Jake and Josh my prayers are with you. I hope you can continue to catch them crab like your dad would of wanted you to do.Thanks for letting us in a small piece of your lives.
R.I.P. Phil we love you you will be greatly missed
Phil you were and still are the man…I hope and pray your sons will find peace and I know you made sure they had the smarts and know how to be the fishermen you were
My husband called me at 7am this morning on my way to work at a local supermarket as the “seafood manager” with this news. So very sad…Captain Phil will be missed by many and my thoughts and prayers are with his sons…..it’s up to you now to carry on his legacy…he left you a great one. I often wonder as I serve King Crab and Snow Crab to the public daily if this just might have come from one of the very mighty vessels we follow on this wonderful show thank you all for sharing your daily struggles within a life that is harder than any of us out here can imagine. Godspeed Captain Phil the show won’t be the same without you but we will continue watching your wonderful sons they sure have big shoes to fill now! RIP Captain Phil you will be sorely missed!
I was so sorry to hear of the death of Capt. Phil today. I enjoyed the piece of his life that he chose to share through Deadliest Catch. I send my best wishes to Josh, Jake, and the rest of his family and crew.
Lydia
I am so very sorry to hear about your Dad’s passing he was a person that you could respect and learn alot from. I had the same happen to me my Dad passed away in 1991. And I came home to run his lobster fishing boat when he took sick and ran it for the next 10 with my brother. Phil will sadly be missed that is for sure in everyone hearts. My prayer and well wishes to all the family at this time of sorrow sincerely Everett
Jake and Josh, Listen close and you will always hear your father words, he was a good man and will never leave your side.
To the family and crew…
the world is worse off today, we lost a fighter and a champion. man, ‘he gave her hell’ and inspired a lot of people. i feel sorry for the boys but they really are men and have been for some time and will be leaders too…just like their ‘old man’. to the CM crew, would he let you give up? no way, he’d say ‘stuff those pots’ and get paid! i will continue to watch the show this season knowing, unfortunately, we are going to lose ‘the best guy in the fleet’ when it’s over. keep on keepin’ on, it is what it is. b-rad m_c_hood.
Jake and Josh and of course the Crew, I am very sorry for the Loss of Captain Phil, he was a a hard working person doing what he loved to do, funny and you can see how much he loved his boys and his crew and of course as I saw from the show his Harley..he may be gone from this earth, but he lives within you..he is restored in heaven where you will all meet again someday.. he will be surley missed…but remember never out of your reach…May peace be with you and your family in this time of sorrow..
sorry for your loss. as a fellow commercial fisherman in the southeast US i know how you feel. when my dad past i was on the water of the fla. coast, dont give up crabbing because when your on the boat you will allways feel his precance and guidence. take care it was an hounor to see him work the crab .it made me wish i was younger agian
My Family and I are praying your your family.You have suffered a GREAT loss. Praying that God keeps you in his Mighty hands.
Nothing could be sadder than seeing the message that someone my husband and I consider to be a member of our family pass away. He was a GOOD MAN; he was firm in a world when “feelings” at work meant more than getting the job done. He wanted to take care of his family and his friends and this was obvious. As Jews we will honor Phil with specific prayers. Every year we will light a candle on this day, the Yahzriet to remember his spirit. An Irish Prayer of a friend of mine reminds us of Phil:
May the road rise up to meet you.
May the wind always be at your back.
May the sun shine warm upon your face,
and rains fall soft upon your fields.
And until we meet again,
May God hold you in the palm of His hand.
Watch all Sailors and Seamen and Women, keep them safe, and watch over us all, we need your help.
Shalom our friend you will always be remembered and dearly missed,
Shalom
The World
We are very sorry for your loss.. You and your family are in our prayers..I know there are no words to help ease your pain.just know your family are in many prayers…
I just met Phill when was on a bike trip with friends around Wenatchee WA at Dustys Drive Inn last summer and called him a Dumb Ass for the risk he takes with his crew. I feel like a real Dumb Ass right now. Bud