Philip James Harris

Philip James Harris, 40, passed away on July 28, 2022 in Fort Worth, Texas. He was
born in Salisbury, England, grew up in a military family, lived in Ramsbottom, England
and he immigrated to the United States in February 2005 with his American-born wife,
Andrea Mire Harris.

Phil joined the British Royal Corps of Signals in 1998, transferred to the Royal Military
Police in 2003 and served there until 2006. Phil served in Iraq in 2007 on the Iraq/Iran
border training Iraqi’s in policing.

He worked in law enforcement at the Lafayette Parish Police Department and moved to
the Vermillion Parish Sheriff’s Office in Louisiana. Philip ultimately ended up working for
the Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport Department of Public Safety, where he
served in Patrol and worked as a K-9 narcotics detective.

Philip was a beloved father to three beautiful girls, Olivia (12), Jamie (9) and Samantha
(Sammy, 3). He was a loving husband, son, father, comrade and friend to many.

Philip was preceded in death by his Father, Philip John Harris of Fort Worth, Texas.
Philip John was born in England. Philip is survived by his mother Viveanne Roberts
Harris of Bolton, England, wife Andrea Mire Harris of Fort Worth, Texas, three children,
Olivia, Jamie and Samantha Harris, and sister Sara Harris Burtonwood of Bolton,
England. Philip has numerous brother-in-laws, sister-in-laws, Aunties, Uncles,
Nephews, and Cousins in England, the United States and Australia. Lastly, Philip is
survived by his dear K-9 partner Gizmo.

Philip was very supportive of P.O.A.F. (Police Officers’ Angels Foundation) founded by
Maria Barreda Alvarado and would have appreciated contributions being made to this
wonderful organization in his honor.

Philip began his service at DFW International Airport on January 11, 2010. He received
his Marksmanship Bar in 2011, Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice Administration in
2019 and held his Master Peace Officer Certification from June 2018. Phil transferred to
CID on March 11, 2013 and was an integral part in developing the K-9 narcotics
program at DFW Airport.

Phil loved serving and protecting…he was the ultimate sheepdog.