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CAPT. PHIL: A Celebration of Life
Fans of Discovery Channel's Deadliest Catch
A message to all members of DEADLIEST CATCH
Discovery Channel hosted a memorial service for Capt. Phil's family and friends today. It was an event most agreed Phil would have loved. F/V Cornelia Marie crew members flew in from the Bering Sea to join former crew members and other Bering Sea captains. Many of the "Deadliest Catch" boat captains were in attendance to pay their respects to their friend and fellow fisherman. The Alaska Crab fishing fleet is close knit and many fishermen know each other. Everyone always said Phil enjoyed "playing with his toys", so it was fitting to have a beautiful Harley Davidson in the corner. On the walls hung many images of Capt. Phil and the Cornelia Marie crew. After some words from Josh, Jake and other close friends and family, Discovery showed a specially edited video highlighting the best of Capt. Phil. The video was very well done, narrated by Mike Rowe himself. One of the most emotional speeches was from Todd Stanley, long time Cornelia Marie camera person. Todd spent "hundreds of hours" and "hundreds of days" side by side in the wheelhouse with Phil. During that time, Todd and Phil became very close friends. Crew members even described their relationship like "an old married couple". When Phil had to leave because of a blood clot two years ago, Todd was there. When Phil had a stroke and was medivacked to Anchorage, Todd was again there by his side. Todd was assigned to cover the Skipper as his job, but came away with a good friend and years of great memories. Thank you to Todd and all the other "Deadliest Catch" camera operators. It's a difficult job with little recognition. Learn more about Todd here. This was a private memorial for friends and family, but many of you have followed Capt. Phil and the Cornelia Marie since the beginning and are like extended family... so I wanted to share a little of this day with you. Thank you to everyone who has sent in beautiful letters, emails and comments. A public memorial will most likely be held during the annual "CatchCon" hosted by Discovery. |
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