His YouTube following wasnt hugenearly 11,000 subscribersand you wouldnt necessarily think watching a guy ride slowly through the swamps of Louisiana or the windy plains of Wyoming would be captivating. His accomplishments were many, but his time here on earth encompassed so much more than that. Mostly, Stobie wanted to be seen and heard. @keyframes ibDwUVR1CAykturOgqOS5{0%{transform:rotate(0deg)}to{transform:rotate(1turn)}}._3LwT7hgGcSjmJ7ng7drAuq{--sizePx:0;font-size:4px;position:relative;text-indent:-9999em;border-radius:50%;border:4px solid var(--newCommunityTheme-bodyTextAlpha20);border-left-color:var(--newCommunityTheme-body);transform:translateZ(0);animation:ibDwUVR1CAykturOgqOS5 1.1s linear infinite}._3LwT7hgGcSjmJ7ng7drAuq,._3LwT7hgGcSjmJ7ng7drAuq:after{width:var(--sizePx);height:var(--sizePx)}._3LwT7hgGcSjmJ7ng7drAuq:after{border-radius:50%}._3LwT7hgGcSjmJ7ng7drAuq._2qr28EeyPvBWAsPKl-KuWN{margin:0 auto} Holy sad day. CANDLE HAS BEEN LIT CANDLES HAVE BEEN LIT, We are reviewing your submission. His videos were always great and he had a great outlook on life. Stobie was known for sharing his travel stories and love for hopping freight trains in videos posted online. Add to your scrapbook. Even though strange, the guy was unique and far more talented than you give credit. I hitchhiked around the country many times in the early 70's after I got out of the Army and only stopped when I got the call from Conrail. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of James Stobie (187076345)? I found Stobe to be an interesting mix of inquisitive philosopher, starving artist, and carefree adventurer. Till then you will be missed. There were several online theories about how Stobie could have died. RIP Jim Reply Western_Leadership None are pretty, no death in the history of humanity is dignified. I think a lot of the injuries and deaths result from people taking rides common sense would tell someone are unsafe, Hayes said. "Stobe the Hobo" Seattle, Washington / Thornton, Colorado October 23, 1984 - November 8, 2017 Gone But Not Forgotten Stobe touched many lives with his YouTube videos of his train hopping experiences and will continue to touch lives as new people discover his videos. ._1QwShihKKlyRXyQSlqYaWW{height:16px;width:16px;vertical-align:bottom}._2X6EB3ZhEeXCh1eIVA64XM{margin-left:3px}._1jNPl3YUk6zbpLWdjaJT1r{font-size:12px;font-weight:500;line-height:16px;border-radius:2px;display:inline-block;margin-right:5px;overflow:hidden;text-overflow:ellipsis;vertical-align:text-bottom;white-space:pre;word-break:normal;padding:0 4px}._1jNPl3YUk6zbpLWdjaJT1r._39BEcWjOlYi1QGcJil6-yl{padding:0}._2hSecp_zkPm_s5ddV2htoj{font-size:12px;font-weight:500;line-height:16px;border-radius:2px;display:inline-block;margin-right:5px;overflow:hidden;text-overflow:ellipsis;vertical-align:text-bottom;white-space:pre;word-break:normal;margin-left:0;padding:0 4px}._2hSecp_zkPm_s5ddV2htoj._39BEcWjOlYi1QGcJil6-yl{padding:0}._1wzhGvvafQFOWAyA157okr{font-size:12px;font-weight:500;line-height:16px;border-radius:2px;margin-right:5px;overflow:hidden;text-overflow:ellipsis;vertical-align:text-bottom;white-space:pre;word-break:normal;box-sizing:border-box;line-height:14px;padding:0 4px}._3BPVpMSn5b1vb1yTQuqCRH,._1wzhGvvafQFOWAyA157okr{display:inline-block;height:16px}._3BPVpMSn5b1vb1yTQuqCRH{background-color:var(--newRedditTheme-body);border-radius:50%;margin-left:5px;text-align:center;width:16px}._2cvySYWkqJfynvXFOpNc5L{height:10px;width:10px}.aJrgrewN9C8x1Fusdx4hh{padding:2px 8px}._1wj6zoMi6hRP5YhJ8nXWXE{font-size:14px;padding:7px 12px}._2VqfzH0dZ9dIl3XWNxs42y{border-radius:20px}._2VqfzH0dZ9dIl3XWNxs42y:hover{opacity:.85}._2VqfzH0dZ9dIl3XWNxs42y:active{transform:scale(.95)} Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts, https://www.facebook.com/groups/rememberingstobethehobo/?multi_permalinks=1584169818336856¬if_id=1510357550963960¬if_t=group_activity. Except that Stobie, aka Stobe the Hobo, made . Stobe had incredible amounts of knowledge about the in's and outs of trains and train yards and procedures. Finally, he fell. RIP HobeStobe. He was my brother in all but blood. It was only a matter of time for him. Whatever the reason, experts say the decade-high mark in deaths is alarming and something must be done to combat the problem. Ironweed, Hazardoussix6six and Odin. His cinematography and film editing, his commentary and vocabulary, and his perspectives, were a true art form. Except that Stobie, aka Stobe the Hobo, made YouTube videos about his experiences, hopping trains to move around the country for the pure fun of it. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. This lifestyle WILL catch up to you. That guy may have been one of the last of his kind. One of the buildings that I saw looked like a building that my dad worked in. Not my photo. Remembering Stobe the Hobo, Jim ( James) Stobie Stobe the hobo Stobe the hobo. He drank like a fish while hopping trains. IE 11 is not supported. ._2Gt13AX94UlLxkluAMsZqP{background-position:50%;background-repeat:no-repeat;background-size:contain;position:relative;display:inline-block} R.I.P. On November 9, 2017, James Stobie, Stobe the Hobo, was killed when he was dragged to death by an Amtrak train. He will indeed be greatly missed by all who knew him while leaving an irreparable gaping hole in the hearts, minds and souls of his family. Man was so intelligent and introspective when he talked into the camera. Apparently his backpack may may have tangled with an Amtrak train and dragged him to his death. By the time you get up to three or four miles an hour thats scary. He rode the rails in a way that was reminiscent of a desperate man searching for work at every city he could find during the Great Depression. RIP Stobe. I have more to watch, I'll be back. Interesting! Stobe the Hobo died five years ago in Baltimore. ._1sDtEhccxFpHDn2RUhxmSq{font-family:Noto Sans,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:14px;font-weight:400;line-height:18px;display:-ms-flexbox;display:flex;-ms-flex-flow:row nowrap;flex-flow:row nowrap}._1d4NeAxWOiy0JPz7aXRI64{color:var(--newCommunityTheme-metaText)}.icon._3tMM22A0evCEmrIk-8z4zO{margin:-2px 8px 0 0} Stobe was an artist and played the piano for all his videos. Press J to jump to the feed. According to these folks Stobe was crossing a railroad bridge in the Baltimore, MD, area with his usual . So, train-hopping is a highly risky adventure. Just in the comments here I've seen speculation of multiple different causes of this guy's not being with us any longer. The federal agencies deadline to provide a new strategy is no later than August 1, 2018., Its hard for me to speculate why this has been such a stubborn safety issue, said Snipe. I've seen some pros and seen some tyros. Man, that is horrible. His videos were admittedly interesting to watch at times, due to their wreckless nature. Show more @keyframes _1tIZttmhLdrIGrB-6VvZcT{0%{opacity:0}to{opacity:1}}._3uK2I0hi3JFTKnMUFHD2Pd,.HQ2VJViRjokXpRbJzPvvc{--infoTextTooltip-overflow-left:0px;font-size:12px;font-weight:500;line-height:16px;padding:3px 9px;position:absolute;border-radius:4px;margin-top:-6px;background:#000;color:#fff;animation:_1tIZttmhLdrIGrB-6VvZcT .5s step-end;z-index:100;white-space:pre-wrap}._3uK2I0hi3JFTKnMUFHD2Pd:after,.HQ2VJViRjokXpRbJzPvvc:after{content:"";position:absolute;top:100%;left:calc(50% - 4px - var(--infoTextTooltip-overflow-left));width:0;height:0;border-top:3px solid #000;border-left:4px solid transparent;border-right:4px solid transparent}._3uK2I0hi3JFTKnMUFHD2Pd{margin-top:6px}._3uK2I0hi3JFTKnMUFHD2Pd:after{border-bottom:3px solid #000;border-top:none;bottom:100%;top:auto} Family members linked to this person will appear here. Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. Reddits Home for HOUSELESS Travelers! Lis suosikkeihin Ilmianna. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. Piano skills were crazy. Feel free to share stories and pictures about your adventures on the road, or share advice and tips with newbie greenhorns, and curious lurkers! His cinematography and film editing, commentary and vocabulary, and his perspectives, were a true art form. OBITUARY James William STOBIE October 23, 1984 - November 8, 2017 James William Stobie gained considerable notoriety during his all too short life of thirty-three years as a filmmaker who self-produced documentary styled videos portraying life as a rail riding traveler-- AKA 'Stobe the Hobo." He was trapped on a bridge with an on coming Amtrak train, and while he got to the side of the bridge the best he could, the train caught his backpack and and pulled him into the train. Stobe was a very experienced and skillful trainhopper. To some he will become a legend through his life's work and to others he will be fondly remembered solely for his quirky yet lovable self as evidenced by his humor, fierce wit, compassion, dead-pan delivery, solicited and unsolicited commentary on just about anything, unbridled passion for unconventional living, mad piano skills, the enormous talent that he generously shared with all whose lives he intersected with, and countless other things. I hope you get the time to enjoy all his videos and share them with your friends.. I thought you might like to see a memorial for James William Jim Stobie I found on Findagrave.com. .LalRrQILNjt65y-p-QlWH{fill:var(--newRedditTheme-actionIcon);height:18px;width:18px}.LalRrQILNjt65y-p-QlWH rect{stroke:var(--newRedditTheme-metaText)}._3J2-xIxxxP9ISzeLWCOUVc{height:18px}.FyLpt0kIWG1bTDWZ8HIL1{margin-top:4px}._2ntJEAiwKXBGvxrJiqxx_2,._1SqBC7PQ5dMOdF0MhPIkA8{vertical-align:middle}._1SqBC7PQ5dMOdF0MhPIkA8{-ms-flex-align:center;align-items:center;display:-ms-inline-flexbox;display:inline-flex;-ms-flex-direction:row;flex-direction:row;-ms-flex-pack:center;justify-content:center} He has a modest social media following and regularly uploads videos to his YouTube channel as well as his Facebook. Although mentioned a couple times here and there in passing, I don't think there has ever been a thread about James Stobie. He walked an odd path that seemed to serve as a warning against living too recklessly, but perhaps there was a secondary lesson about the mind numbing pitfalls of conformist maturity. The novelty wears off RAPIDLY. According to some reports, his bag became tangled in the Amtrak train and he was dragged to his death. Try again later. He made that choice. You are using an out of date browser. Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? I think an established host interviewing Stobe between a few of the more interesting clips could have made some for some great content. or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. Weve updated the security on the site. Attack of the stobe hobo. James William Stobie gained considerable notoriety during his all too short life of thirty-three years as a filmmaker who self-produced documentary styled videos portraying life as a rail riding traveler-- AKA 'Stobe the Hobo." He was killed when he got caught between a bridge and an Amtrak train last week. The outpouring of love and support from this community over his loss has been amazing and I'm so glad he was a part of your lives, too. Stobe the Hobo RIP Author: bbethmann While poking around Youtube this morning there were several recaps of the death of Jim Stobe, November 8th, considered by many other illicit train riders as somewhat iconic. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. Gonna miss his piano playing most I think. The police identified his remains from fingerprints from the Coast Guard records Friday, and notified his parents. His remains were apparently found much later by passers by. Trying to get on or off at high speed, or [with] too much alcohol in my system, he said. Trainhopping is NOT glamorous or romantic. SysOp: STOBE THE HOBO REP. 10-12-2018, 08:51 AM #2. Certain health problems have made it so I won't be able to live a vagabond life any time soon so I always lived vicariously through him and his YouTube videos. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. According to some reports, his bag became tangled in the Amtrak train and he was dragged to his death. Railroad trespassing is an outsized problem for rail companies and the FRA, since all train tracks are considered private property but remain easily accessible. Stobe the Hobo's videos alternated between vaguely encouraging and actively disparaging the lost art of freight hopping. ._2a172ppKObqWfRHr8eWBKV{-ms-flex-negative:0;flex-shrink:0;margin-right:8px}._39-woRduNuowN7G4JTW4I8{margin-top:12px}._136QdRzXkGKNtSQ-h1fUru{display:-ms-flexbox;display:flex;margin:8px 0;width:100%}.r51dfG6q3N-4exmkjHQg_{font-size:10px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.5px;line-height:12px;text-transform:uppercase;-ms-flex-pack:justify;justify-content:space-between;-ms-flex-align:center;align-items:center}.r51dfG6q3N-4exmkjHQg_,._2BnLYNBALzjH6p_ollJ-RF{display:-ms-flexbox;display:flex}._2BnLYNBALzjH6p_ollJ-RF{margin-left:auto}._1-25VxiIsZFVU88qFh-T8p{padding:0}._2nxyf8XcTi2UZsUInEAcPs._2nxyf8XcTi2UZsUInEAcPs{color:var(--newCommunityTheme-widgetColors-sidebarWidgetTextColor)} Hitchhikers / Trainhoppers / Rubbertramps / Vandwellers / Skoolies / Backpackers / Biketramps / Boatpunks / Dirty Kids / Crustpunks / Squatters / All Houseless Travelers We need more people like him in this world. One of the towns that he filmed, but made no comments on, I'm pretty sure was my hometown, Bismarck ND. I've watched a few of his videos and found them interesting enough to watch. "We do know anecdotally that continues to be a big, growing trend," said Libby Snipe, the spokeswoman for Operation Lifesaver. The federal agency said that 888 people died due to train-related incidents last year, and 575 of them were considered trespassers, like Stobe. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. In addition to that, he of course was incredibly free and adventurous. GREAT NEWS! Stobe, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KpqCmZx0Kug. Stobe didnt commit suicide he just got complacent riding. He doesn't strike me as what I think of as a hobo, with service in the Coast Guard and a 4 year music degree. You can always change this later in your Account settings. Learn more about merges. If you've never seen a Stobe video I've included a playlist below. Please try again later. Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. Hobie, 33, who became a YouTube star, died in 2017 near Baltimore, Maryland. The CRS study concluded that "there is no dedicated program devoted to rail trespass prevention analogous" to those dedicated to rail crossing deaths, a one-time major killer that education programs have helped drastically decrease. RIP stobe. ), It was the first one that Devil's Advocate posted. Stobie died earlier this month while train-hopping, and though it's unclear exactly what occurred, his fans on this Facebook memorial page are distraught at his death. train hopping accident in Baltimore yesterday. We grew up together and all of us who knew him are still reeling over his loss. When talking about the risks associated with train-hopping, James Stobie comes to mind. What remains today is more of a "digital nomad" who caters to an audience of vicarious viewers in the hope they'll drop a few micro-transactions in a virtual cup. ._3bX7W3J0lU78fp7cayvNxx{max-width:208px;text-align:center} Apparently not quite quick enough his backpack got picked by the train and dragged him a considerable distance before his body (at this point) became disengaged from the train. Bummer, he'll be missed. Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. But Stobie was entertaining in his exasperation and his nonstop quest to procure cheap beer. On November 9, 2017, James Stobie, better known by his YouTube identity Stobe the Hobo, a famous train hopper was killed when he was dragged to death by an Amtrak train. This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. I made this thread because I was curious if other members ever bumped into Stobe's videos, and if so what they thought about him. Also getting on or off trains moving at high speeds and alcohol.. James Stobie (October 23, 1984 - November 9, 2017 [aged 33]), better known online as hobestobe, also known as Stobe the Hobo, was an American YouTuber known for his train hopping videos. "People who go on the tracks without permission. .s5ap8yh1b4ZfwxvHizW3f{color:var(--newCommunityTheme-metaText);padding-top:5px}.s5ap8yh1b4ZfwxvHizW3f._19JhaP1slDQqu2XgT3vVS0{color:#ea0027} This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. based on information from your browser. A specific instance would be dismounting while fatigued and blitzed, wiping out and watching a wheel go two inches from my face., As his online obituaryreads, To some he will become a legend through his lifes work and to others he will be fondly remembered solely for his quirky yet lovable self as evidenced by his humor, fierce wit, compassion, dead-pan delivery, solicited and unsolicited commentary on just about anything, unbridled passion for unconventional living, mad piano skills, the enormous talent that he generously shared with all whose lives he intersected with, and countless other things. ._2FKpII1jz0h6xCAw1kQAvS{background-color:#fff;box-shadow:0 0 0 1px rgba(0,0,0,.1),0 2px 3px 0 rgba(0,0,0,.2);transition:left .15s linear;border-radius:57%;width:57%}._2FKpII1jz0h6xCAw1kQAvS:after{content:"";padding-top:100%;display:block}._2e2g485kpErHhJQUiyvvC2{-ms-flex-align:center;align-items:center;display:-ms-flexbox;display:flex;-ms-flex-pack:start;justify-content:flex-start;background-color:var(--newCommunityTheme-navIconFaded10);border:2px solid transparent;border-radius:100px;cursor:pointer;position:relative;width:35px;transition:border-color .15s linear,background-color .15s linear}._2e2g485kpErHhJQUiyvvC2._3kUvbpMbR21zJBboDdBH7D{background-color:var(--newRedditTheme-navIconFaded10)}._2e2g485kpErHhJQUiyvvC2._3kUvbpMbR21zJBboDdBH7D._1L5kUnhRYhUJ4TkMbOTKkI{background-color:var(--newRedditTheme-active)}._2e2g485kpErHhJQUiyvvC2._3kUvbpMbR21zJBboDdBH7D._1L5kUnhRYhUJ4TkMbOTKkI._3clF3xRMqSWmoBQpXv8U5z{background-color:var(--newRedditTheme-buttonAlpha10)}._2e2g485kpErHhJQUiyvvC2._1asGWL2_XadHoBuUlNArOq{border-width:2.25px;height:24px;width:37.5px}._2e2g485kpErHhJQUiyvvC2._1asGWL2_XadHoBuUlNArOq ._2FKpII1jz0h6xCAw1kQAvS{height:19.5px;width:19.5px}._2e2g485kpErHhJQUiyvvC2._1hku5xiXsbqzLmszstPyR3{border-width:3px;height:32px;width:50px}._2e2g485kpErHhJQUiyvvC2._1hku5xiXsbqzLmszstPyR3 ._2FKpII1jz0h6xCAw1kQAvS{height:26px;width:26px}._2e2g485kpErHhJQUiyvvC2._10hZCcuqkss2sf5UbBMCSD{border-width:3.75px;height:40px;width:62.5px}._2e2g485kpErHhJQUiyvvC2._10hZCcuqkss2sf5UbBMCSD ._2FKpII1jz0h6xCAw1kQAvS{height:32.5px;width:32.5px}._2e2g485kpErHhJQUiyvvC2._1fCdbQCDv6tiX242k80-LO{border-width:4.5px;height:48px;width:75px}._2e2g485kpErHhJQUiyvvC2._1fCdbQCDv6tiX242k80-LO ._2FKpII1jz0h6xCAw1kQAvS{height:39px;width:39px}._2e2g485kpErHhJQUiyvvC2._2Jp5Pv4tgpAsTcnUzTsXgO{border-width:5.25px;height:56px;width:87.5px}._2e2g485kpErHhJQUiyvvC2._2Jp5Pv4tgpAsTcnUzTsXgO ._2FKpII1jz0h6xCAw1kQAvS{height:45.5px;width:45.5px}._2e2g485kpErHhJQUiyvvC2._1L5kUnhRYhUJ4TkMbOTKkI{-ms-flex-pack:end;justify-content:flex-end;background-color:var(--newCommunityTheme-active)}._2e2g485kpErHhJQUiyvvC2._3clF3xRMqSWmoBQpXv8U5z{cursor:default}._2e2g485kpErHhJQUiyvvC2._3clF3xRMqSWmoBQpXv8U5z ._2FKpII1jz0h6xCAw1kQAvS{box-shadow:none}._2e2g485kpErHhJQUiyvvC2._1L5kUnhRYhUJ4TkMbOTKkI._3clF3xRMqSWmoBQpXv8U5z{background-color:var(--newCommunityTheme-buttonAlpha10)} Just woke up to this.Shoestring posted on his FB and he's had a lucky escape recently. PNW Accountability 1.33K subscribers 246K views 4 years ago Full movie. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. ._1x9diBHPBP-hL1JiwUwJ5J{font-size:14px;font-weight:500;line-height:18px;color:#ff585b;padding-left:3px;padding-right:24px}._2B0OHMLKb9TXNdd9g5Ere-,._1xKxnscCn2PjBiXhorZef4{height:16px;padding-right:4px;vertical-align:top}.icon._1LLqoNXrOsaIkMtOuTBmO5{height:20px;vertical-align:middle;padding-right:8px}.QB2Yrr8uihZVRhvwrKuMS{height:18px;padding-right:8px;vertical-align:top}._3w_KK8BUvCMkCPWZVsZQn0{font-size:14px;font-weight:500;line-height:18px;color:var(--newCommunityTheme-actionIcon)}._3w_KK8BUvCMkCPWZVsZQn0 ._1LLqoNXrOsaIkMtOuTBmO5,._3w_KK8BUvCMkCPWZVsZQn0 ._2B0OHMLKb9TXNdd9g5Ere-,._3w_KK8BUvCMkCPWZVsZQn0 ._1xKxnscCn2PjBiXhorZef4,._3w_KK8BUvCMkCPWZVsZQn0 .QB2Yrr8uihZVRhvwrKuMS{fill:var(--newCommunityTheme-actionIcon)} I never could figure him out, but I liked his tours of the towns he was stuck in. I watched the whole thing yesterday and just loved watching the sections from Milwaukee through Montana, all my old stomping grounds. In an ABC News story from 2000, the president of the National Hobo Association put the figure at 20-30, allowing that another 2,000 might ride part-time or for recreation.. That's a far cry from what it used to be. Sign up for service and obituary updates. I'm kind of surprised because getting caught on a rail bridge with an approaching train doesn't sound like something he'd do.. ._3-SW6hQX6gXK9G4FM74obr{display:inline-block;vertical-align:text-bottom;width:16px;height:16px;font-size:16px;line-height:16px} I have to wonder if alcohol was a factor. Stobe the HoboYouTube There are other, darker, theories surrounding Stobie's death. Eventually these gambles caught up with James and he lost his life. Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. In an early part of my career I had to get on and off trains that were slow moving, said Zarembski. Too bad he died so young and in what appears to have been a pretty horrific way to go. Rip to a real one. But we continue to develop new programs that will hopefully address it..

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