Even knowing that this episode was coming, and honestly I do appreciate the fact that Discovery Channel clued us in, my heart is breaking.
To see Phil in so much pain has been extremely difficult these last few weeks. He reminds me so much of my uncles, even my own father, that I immediately related to his story. To see such a strong man with pain in his eyes is humbling, to know he would do anything to make sure all of his quotas were met, his deckhands were paid and safe, and his boys grew into men, you knew the Phil was the kind of man, father, uncle, that we all needed in our lives, no matter how crass or brazen he was, he was upfront and honest.
And that is it in a nutshell. Captain Phil Harris was an honest, hardworking man in a time where people do whatever the can do to get things for free, who are lazy, and think that they are owed everything. He loved his boys, tried to teach them right from wrong, and led by example. He practiced what he preached.
http://serve.discovery.com/pages/discovery-channel/deadliest-catch/27/#mkcpgn=emdsc3
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C0qkFWiujyw
It's been great watching the captains and the deckhands from the other boats rally around and behind the boys. Discovery Channel has respected the boys, and Phil himself, by putting time and effort into editing the next few episode of Deadliest Catch with finesse and tact. The loss of a parent is never easy, and unfortunately, Jake and Josh are "famous" now, therefore the mourning process for them will be long and drawn out because of publicity and memorials and questions.
A long goodbye is never easy, but Phil was brave to the end. A true fisherman.
*Shannon*
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