My Tribute To Captain Phil Harris (Jim Cunningham)

I created this video to pay tribute to Captain Phil Harris of the Cornelia Marie fishing vessel. Phil began fishing with his father at age eight and after high school began crab fishing. He initially worked on a crab boat unpaid until he proved his worth. By the time he was 21 he was one of the youngest captains of a crab fishing boat on the Bering Sea. He had been the captain of the Cornelia Marie for more than 20 years at the time of his death.
Biography:
Phillip Charles Harris (December 19, 1956 -- February 9, 2010) was an American captain and part owner of the crab fishing vessel Cornelia Marie, which is featured on Discovery Channel's documentary reality TV series Deadliest Catch. He suffered a massive stroke while offloading opilio crab in port at Saint Paul Island, Alaska, on January 29, 2010. Despite improvements in his health, Phil died on February 9, 2010, while in the hospital. He was 53 years old. R.I.P Capt. Phil
Video: Created by Jim Cunningham (n1vrm)
Music: Rain by Jon Heintz

[@kevinsarsfield]

Gone, but not forgotten. He moved people he never even knew existed, all around the world. Great guy, the good always go young cos they shine so bright. Wish I had had a chance to meet him. RIP

[@Sosak007]

Still brings tears to my eyes 6 years later...Peace and quiet your soul Phil ..We miss you.

[@seraphim2137]

Yeah even after 12 years

[@OneCupOfCoffee204]

At nearly 70 this still makes me cry. I miss that guy. I wish his kids well.

[@victoriajefferson2109]

Dedicating this poem to my beloved Captain Phil Harris & the F/V the Cornelia Marie. I miss the twinkle of his blue eyes... The Bering Sea Poem I fished a place like no other place you’ll ever find on earth. A place where the hardwork and danger can and should reflect a man's worth. I fished a place where the hours were long, sleep rare, if at all. A place where even the strong sometimes stumble and fall. I fished a place where you spend countless hours, pulling countless pots. A place where the memory of her back home is thought in countless thoughts. I fished a place where the weather can turn bad in the blink of an eye. A place where those will get hurt and some will even die. I love this place and the pride that it’s given me. You see, very few people on the face of this earth can say, “I‘ve crab fished the Bering Sea.”

[@christopherhubbard256]

Thank you for the poem. Very beautiful!

[@angelamaria2239]

Beautiful tribute Jim !! 💖 Wow almost eleven years !!! Great captain! RIP Captain Phil !! 🚢

[@christopherhubbard256]

Still miss him. The show has never been the same, and will never be.

[@angelamaria2239]

@@christopherhubbard256 I agree.

[@marlysa7318]

Almost 13 now boy time flies by so fast

[@brianm.4818]

Still missing you Phil!! You were larger than life and touched so many of us!! Miss you Brother!!

[@dorothym.mcdonald6975]

Great Tribute Great Man, Father and Captain Phil. You’ll Never be Forgotten Ever by Your Fans, Family, Crew or your Good Friends. You’re living on in the ♥️s of everyone.

[@gabrielmello1921]

still makes me cry...

[@anthill7774]

Phill Harris when men were Giants.

[@buzzard732]

Beautiful! Rest in peace Big Man. Sniffing crab farts in the sky!;-) Well done Jim. Fantastic Tribute.

[@paulbyrne5665]

Great man loved in ireland by the fishing crew rest in peace

[@erichaynes7502]

Phil was the rarest of people..the absolute real deal.

[@peterstrachan7789]

GREAT TRIBUTE....THANKS JIM

[@andrewstamps2806]

Much missed Captain Phil xxx gave me much motivation when I was in the early days of my family Buisiness.....when the tough day's come and they do I'd think what would Phil say. Bless you sir lv Andrew and Family x

[@tammyspink6191]

this was an amazing show of tribute!!! some of these pictures are priceless. i cry everytime i see the episode of his death he was an amazing man and father to those boys.i was very excited when i seen josh back out with the cornelia marie this season.im rooting for him to succeed.

[@barbarafagan5240]

I cried when he died. Knew him in Homer Alaska. He loved it there. Nice guy.

[@dorothym.mcdonald6975]

Beautiful lyrics and Tribute

[@kevintanner5307]

I used to watch all the time God bless him and God bless his family he was a good captain always enjoyed watching the shows

[@bobcherylrice5812]

Great tribute.Its hard to see jake fall so far after his [passing.I hope jake and Josh both carry on his great legacy

[@christinesalerno6984]

I think Jake had alot to do with Capt. Phil dealing health taking his dad's meds that's was a pretty low blow on Jake's part hope he is getting the help he needs 🤞👍

[@missladwig5361]

Ten years ago damn time goes by fast RIP Phil Harris

[@cowboyupnow63]

Heck it don’t seem like 10 years has passed since we lost a great man. R.I.P. Phil

[@aprilmaclean7102]

He was LOVED

[@marlysa7318]

13 years later I still miss you Phil

[@alipiodasilva]

Lendária figura do mundo da pesca, o mundo te admira e eu te vejo como uma pessoa excepcional, meus parabéns e muito obrigado por tudo, esteja onde estivar, meus respeitos, VIVA PHILL HARRIS, O MAIOR PESCADOR DO MUNDO!!!O CAPITÃO!!!!

[@christinesalerno6984]

The best Capt. On the bearing sea ⛵💯🦀🌟💔🌻🍀

[@carlosm.devasconcelllos3939]

Beautiful Tribute Bro. He was My FAVORITE ! Great Guy. Great father. Great Fisherman. I really miss him till these days like he was my own father ! RIP CAPTAIN PHIL HARRIS !

[@missladwig9844]

10.5 years ago my time sure flies by fast.

[@MeusIdeais15]

O Brasil, te assistiu muuuuuuuuito... capitão Phil 🇧🇷😔

[@kimberlybalogh4395]

Will Always Remember You. You made my Life Richer. Great Man, Greater Crab Boat Fisherman. RIP Miss you all these years later.

[@Taneabull]

Nice tribute to Phil, from us here in New Zealand

[@marlysa7318]

Jim beautiful tribute to phil

[@johnsixx8745]

Phil is what made the DEADLIEST CATCH.. Funny as a kid I remember seeing a poster w Cornelia Marie in a snowstorm, Always thought that was bad ass

[@mk5586]

I love the CM and the story of the hero Phil. It was very hard where he died. I see all series of the Deadliest Catch. I wish Josh of my hard all the best. I wish I was a peace of the team of the CM. God bless you. Sorry for me english. I will hope you can understand what I write. Many greats Manuel

[@dapstr869]

Nicely done Jim, great to think of the man every now and then, RIP Phil!

[@vallatela]

Un saludo a toda la familia cangrejera de Islas Baleares Este hombre es pozo de inspiración y me influye Saludos y abrazos 73/51 y 88

[@darrellanderson3190]

What a great man. Stud. Bless his kids.

[@fishing4claimers0622]

Great guy great captain husband and father

[@missladwig9844]

Oh my 11 year anniversary where did the time go? 😭

[@harrythetreesurgeon511]

Really well put together. Great man

[@nitalightell336]

Thank you so much for this 💜😔

[@AlanRoehrich9651]

Still miss Phil Harris

[@dwaynentinabunt1200]

Great Captain and would do anything for family. R.I.P. Capt. Phil

[@faithgrasso3602]

Never forget phil.....

[@madmeerkat1158]

R.I.P Phil. sSmooth sailing.

[@claudiastead8804]

So sad r I p beautiful man

[@eire32athacliath41]

I used to find Phil's sea jokes and the funny sayings he had hilarious i loved his bond with his boys. I know his eldest son still runs the Cornelia Marie but does anybody know how Jake is doing i found Jake to be a very good person but i think he took a liking to drugs unfortunately i really hope he is doing well. R.I.P Captain Phil from Ireland 🇮🇪🇺🇸

[@erichaynes7502]

I think Jake is still struggling..good news he might be fishing with his brother again.. he's just not going to be seen on DC very much anymore.

[@billvick5567]

R.I.P. Phil

[@nohelycriollo138]

I love capitan phil

[@stevenewsome9185]

Always my favorite captain, nice job!

[@nildofaustinodeoliveirafau1946]

o melhor capitão q falta vc faz ao pesca mortal,q Deus o tenha,vc é um exemplo a ser seguido.

[@maexn1810]

Rest In Peace

[@choossuck7653]

Cant believe how long its been

[@missladwig9844]

10.5 years ago where did the time go 😭

[@Jade___]

RIP Captain

[@suzypos4571]

Miss this Guy..😭 God be with you.

[@missladwig5361]

10 years where did the time go?!!

[@brianfinnegan9700]

Love from Ireland

[@marcellmartin4362]

Awesome a

[@martinneps9387]

It's a shame we lost such a good captain but his son will fill his shoes that's for sure

[@lununes5643]

I loved Captain Phil Harris 😔🇧🇷🌹🙏

[@randyhester8230]

On a man want to run this life is not the end it's just the beginning of another life we go to maybe always there and sail be chips and then Seas God bless the family

[@lilimontes9583]

Se le extraña capitán PHILL HARRIS 🙏

[@javidfarah2181]

(RIP) Phil ......🫶

[@dioneribeiro7717]

Phil Hrris Guerreiro parabéns do povo Brasileirão...

[@oscarmariojimenezvargas9391]

👏👏👏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@billycasserley8791]

Love it

[@kalimariah1]

❤

[@bismarksanchez8921]

Uno de los mejores capitanes de dashjarbor

[@manueljaponsoto896]

D.E.P. Capitán Harris. 🇪🇦

[@missladwig5308]

Please pray for Jake Harris. He's on drugs. He misses his dad Phil Harris. He died 9 years ago. Thanks KZbin.

[@barbaraferreira8149]

Que tristeza meus sentimentos a família😢😢

[@markoehler72]

I miss Captain Phil Harris .... My favorite saying he had was ... see those bubbles that is the crab farting I can smell them ... were are close

[@antoniojimenezhernandez6521]

Que pena me da esa familia

[@manuelgutierrez9852]

desde españa ole los cojones a la jente k trabajamos en la mar k el señor nos cuide a todosssss

[@aprilmaclean7102]

Can someone tell me … what is NAME OF a this SONG 🎵

[@n1vrm]

Rain by Jon Heintz

[@missladwig5308]

February 9th 2019 9 year anniversary to his death

[@missladwig5308]

Still brings tears to my eyes all these years later. Rest in peace Phil.

[@missladwig5308]

😭

[@adamsimpson7610]

I actually met him he was my bestfriend

[@antoniojimenezhernandez6521]

Se parecía a ales balguin

[@Brianrockrailfan]

Did smoking get Phil ?😭😭😭😭😓

[@missladwig5308]

B9crwa RXR probably 😭

[@missladwig5308]

Absolutely yes 😭