Comments on: Captain Phil

By: Lori H-Smith

Lori H-Smith — Fri, 26 Aug 2011 07:31:47 +0000

I had read this article on Mike Rowe &our Capt.Phil Harris.I
really do like this very much on him &it was with excellent
taste.I do very much miss our Capt.Phil more than anyone will ever know. I’m also glad that my dear cousin JB Turner introduced me to this very brilliant,
Gentleman! Yes!!Phil very much one of those I do know this personally. We had talked constantly on the phone for about 2
yrs. before he passed away. I can say he was a Beautiful man inside out. I loved his ever so Golden Suave voice his wonderful smile & laugh. Yes!! we were very close on up to his passing.
He is now in the Highest of the Heavens with God now.God Bless his Family& Friends. Love always,Lori H-Smith He will forever be in my thoughts &
heart every single day for the rest of mine days.
HE WAS AN AWESOME CAPTAIN ALWAYS & FOREVER!!!!

By: keith

keith — Fri, 18 Feb 2011 20:37:00 +0000

That’s true about authenticity of people today. Most are rude and self centered. These people can play the role, but are typically transparent, shallow and follow trends. Phil was indeed authentic and passionate about what he was doing, whether family, fishing, bikes or building birdhouses. Reminds me of another guy lost too soon, Steve Irwin. Cheers guys.

By: Joe Sites

Joe Sites — Mon, 14 Feb 2011 06:09:26 +0000

Mike-

Thanks for the story. You are only one of many who were privilaged to meet Phil Harris. Just from watching Deadliest Catch and hearing many different stories about Phil, I wish I would have been able to meet him myself. Again, thanks for the story. Phil will not only be missed by his family and friends, but also all the fans of the show. He has touched so many lives and probably did not know it. Cherish the memmories of Phil that you have as we the fans will do.

By: Ali

Ali — Thu, 10 Feb 2011 02:35:42 +0000

Very well said, Mike. Thanks.

By: James Heriot

James Heriot — Wed, 09 Feb 2011 17:20:56 +0000

It’s hard to believe it’s been a year since we lost the Captain. DC will never be the same without him.
I hope his boys are doing okay.
Good words Mike.

By: Heather

Heather — Mon, 11 Oct 2010 20:47:21 +0000

Awesome story Mike, you were lucky enough to be in the presence of a good man like Phil Harris. He reminded me of my father, whom I lost years ago. I wish the best for his boys, the show, and you. Please have discovery keep people like Phil and the other captains and crews in our lives, the world could use closeness & authentic rawness of these men!!!! RIP Phil you are truly missed !!!!

By: amy erickson

amy erickson — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 18:37:55 +0000

Mike- Aside from being what at first glance is a fantastic on air host with a phenomenal sense of humor and the ability to make anything funny, the above story about Captain Phil Harris proved you are so much more.
Beyond articulate, with the ability to bring a story to life of of a page, you are such a rare gift.
Thank you for sharing your insight and your talent with all of us.
Amy Erickson, Portland Oregon

By: T. Conway

T. Conway — Sat, 21 Aug 2010 03:20:46 +0000

Wow what a great story thank you for sharing it. Our world would be such a more wonderful place if we could have more genuinely, loving and caring people like Capt. Phil. My husband and I love Deadliest Catch and will miss Capt. Phil tremendously. We hope the show will be back next season to help remember the Capt Phil moments.

By: Craig Brown

Craig Brown — Sat, 07 Aug 2010 04:22:40 +0000

Mike, thank you. Capt Phil is missed and will be remembered always.

By: Shanon Sara

Shanon Sara — Wed, 04 Aug 2010 23:05:07 +0000

You have a way with words, Mr. Rowe, and I believe you captured an essential facet of Mr. Harris’s personality, the part of him that made those blue eyes sparkle, his genuine charm.

A well written and moving tribute. Thank you.