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Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. I never could figure him out, but I liked his tours of the towns he was stuck in. Learn more about managing a memorial . Man was so intelligent and introspective when he talked into the camera. WARNING: DON'T BE AN OOGLE! It wasn't like he was some clueless newbie. In early November last year, an Amtrak train operator found a body on the tracks outside Baltimore who authorities later identified as YouTube star James Stobe the Hobo Stobie. Feels weird someone you never met passed away but i'm genuinely sad about this.RIP STOBE X. I just discovered his videos because of this thread and wow! Anyone walking along the wooden crossties that make up a track are considered trespassers, from those taking selfies next to a passing train to those using it as a pedestrian shortcut. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. That time he Picked up a rock started licking the moisture off it for water, banging the rocks against tanker cars to see if they are empty or not. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. I still had that wanderlust, but never even considered hopping a train after my experiences. It's possible his talk show dream would have succeeded, but it's hard for me to imagine someone like Stobe being able to manage and run a talk show. Please read "The Rules" and strictly follow them. I only lasted on the railroad for 4 years before the many layoffs caused me to look elsewhere for employment. 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." Update 8:23am CT, Nov. 18: According to a Baltimore Police Department spokesperson, Stobie's death is part of an open investigation and a police report about his death is not yet available. Damn. ._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} What the hell happened?! WHAT?! ), It was the first one that Devil's Advocate posted. Stobe the Hobo RIP. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? Mark Nichols aka 'Hobo Shoestring' finds freedom, danger in train The Woman King is the latest movie to get the Netflix bump, Queer Jewish horror-comedy Attachment is a witty new take on supernatural possession, The Last of Us fans think an important season 2 character had a secret cameo in episode 6, Netflixs Oscar favorite All Quiet on the Western Front is a pale imitation of the 1930 original, *First Published: Nov 17, 2017, 4:51 pm CST, Photo via Remembering Stobe The Hobo/Facebook. After watching a couple of hours of this guy traipsing around mostly on gondola cars, I wanted to get back to see what other people thought about it. 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. He would've been 35 on this day. /*# sourceMappingURL=https://www.redditstatic.com/desktop2x/chunkCSS/IdCard.ea0ac1df4e6491a16d39_.css.map*/._2JU2WQDzn5pAlpxqChbxr7{height:16px;margin-right:8px;width:16px}._3E45je-29yDjfFqFcLCXyH{margin-top:16px}._13YtS_rCnVZG1ns2xaCalg{font-family:Noto Sans,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:14px;font-weight:400;line-height:18px;display:-ms-flexbox;display:flex}._1m5fPZN4q3vKVg9SgU43u2{margin-top:12px}._17A-IdW3j1_fI_pN-8tMV-{display:inline-block;margin-bottom:8px;margin-right:5px}._5MIPBF8A9vXwwXFumpGqY{border-radius:20px;font-size:12px;font-weight:500;letter-spacing:0;line-height:16px;padding:3px 10px;text-transform:none}._5MIPBF8A9vXwwXFumpGqY:focus{outline:unset} The email does not appear to be a valid email address. ad freeI can't monetise yet so don't say I'm making money thanks stay safe New video of where it all began for stobe https://youtu.be/nKZ8AlhPDpsLOOK AT THE . Freight trains wait on railroad tracks with the city skyline in the distance on May 15, 2015 in New Orleans. 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." Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. I am in the habit of random clicking during videos such as these and on the second click, I watched him walk around the tracks in Fargo at exactly the place where I was almost run down by an early morning train when my shoe got caught in the track years ago. He was 33. I was the brain dead retard person. Failed to delete memorial. Had a real objective perspective on society. Send a note, share a story or upload a photo. 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. Dude was chill AF. Wherever you're at man, hope there's rides and rails And beer aplenty. God bless you stobe, you can ride for free forever now. 2023 SCI SHARED RESOURCES, LLC. It was only a matter of time for him. He was killed when he got caught between a bridge and an Amtrak train last week. 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. Holy shit. Thanks for your help! ._3Z6MIaeww5ZxzFqWHAEUxa{margin-top:8px}._3Z6MIaeww5ZxzFqWHAEUxa ._3EpRuHW1VpLFcj-lugsvP_{color:inherit}._3Z6MIaeww5ZxzFqWHAEUxa svg._31U86fGhtxsxdGmOUf3KOM{color:inherit;fill:inherit;padding-right:8px}._3Z6MIaeww5ZxzFqWHAEUxa ._2mk9m3mkUAeEGtGQLNCVsJ{font-family:Noto Sans,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:14px;font-weight:400;line-height:18px;color:inherit} This group is for Stobe related content from Stobe fans, there are lots of groups for riders and foamers to post things about trains and your personal trips. 0 cemeteries found in Wheat Ridge, Jefferson County, Colorado, USA. By accepting all cookies, you agree to our use of cookies to deliver and maintain our services and site, improve the quality of Reddit, personalize Reddit content and advertising, and measure the effectiveness of advertising. Thanks for the link DA, and enjoyed all the comments. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. The Dignity Memorial brand name is used to identify a network of licensed funeral, cremation and cemetery providers that include affiliates of Service Corporation International, 1929 Allen Parkway, Houston, Texas. It's Stobe the Hobo's birthday today! This is one of those rare New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. Holy sad day. (Number/title? Ride easy, Stobe. ._3bX7W3J0lU78fp7cayvNxx{max-width:208px;text-align:center} JavaScript is disabled. Watched a lot of his videos today. .ehsOqYO6dxn_Pf9Dzwu37{margin-top:0;overflow:visible}._2pFdCpgBihIaYh9DSMWBIu{height:24px}._2pFdCpgBihIaYh9DSMWBIu.uMPgOFYlCc5uvpa2Lbteu{border-radius:2px}._2pFdCpgBihIaYh9DSMWBIu.uMPgOFYlCc5uvpa2Lbteu:focus,._2pFdCpgBihIaYh9DSMWBIu.uMPgOFYlCc5uvpa2Lbteu:hover{background-color:var(--newRedditTheme-navIconFaded10);outline:none}._38GxRFSqSC-Z2VLi5Xzkjy{color:var(--newCommunityTheme-actionIcon)}._2DO72U0b_6CUw3msKGrnnT{border-top:none;color:var(--newCommunityTheme-metaText);cursor:pointer;padding:8px 16px 8px 8px;text-transform:none}._2DO72U0b_6CUw3msKGrnnT:hover{background-color:#0079d3;border:none;color:var(--newCommunityTheme-body);fill:var(--newCommunityTheme-body)} 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. Interesting! "Just last year Subaru released an ad that had a couple riding in a box car, and we actually wrote them to let them know that idolizing train hopping is very detrimental and they did end up adding a disclaimer and removing the ad," Snipe said. Stobie was known for sharing his travel stories and love for hopping freight trains in videos posted online. Remembering Stobe the Hobo, Jim ( James) Stobie - Facebook 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. His accomplishments were many, but his time here on earth encompassed so much more than that. 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. I love that dude. .Rd5g7JmL4Fdk-aZi1-U_V{transition:all .1s linear 0s}._2TMXtA984ePtHXMkOpHNQm{font-size:16px;font-weight:500;line-height:20px;margin-bottom:4px}.CneW1mCG4WJXxJbZl5tzH{border-top:1px solid var(--newRedditTheme-line);margin-top:16px;padding-top:16px}._11ARF4IQO4h3HeKPpPg0xb{transition:all .1s linear 0s;display:none;fill:var(--newCommunityTheme-button);height:16px;width:16px;vertical-align:middle;margin-bottom:2px;margin-left:4px;cursor:pointer}._1I3N-uBrbZH-ywcmCnwv_B:hover ._11ARF4IQO4h3HeKPpPg0xb{display:inline-block}._2IvhQwkgv_7K0Q3R0695Cs{border-radius:4px;border:1px solid var(--newCommunityTheme-line)}._2IvhQwkgv_7K0Q3R0695Cs:focus{outline:none}._1I3N-uBrbZH-ywcmCnwv_B{transition:all .1s linear 0s;border-radius:4px;border:1px solid var(--newCommunityTheme-line)}._1I3N-uBrbZH-ywcmCnwv_B:focus{outline:none}._1I3N-uBrbZH-ywcmCnwv_B.IeceazVNz_gGZfKXub0ak,._1I3N-uBrbZH-ywcmCnwv_B:hover{border:1px solid var(--newCommunityTheme-button)}._35hmSCjPO8OEezK36eUXpk._35hmSCjPO8OEezK36eUXpk._35hmSCjPO8OEezK36eUXpk{margin-top:25px;left:-9px}._3aEIeAgUy9VfJyRPljMNJP._3aEIeAgUy9VfJyRPljMNJP._3aEIeAgUy9VfJyRPljMNJP,._3aEIeAgUy9VfJyRPljMNJP._3aEIeAgUy9VfJyRPljMNJP._3aEIeAgUy9VfJyRPljMNJP:focus-within,._3aEIeAgUy9VfJyRPljMNJP._3aEIeAgUy9VfJyRPljMNJP._3aEIeAgUy9VfJyRPljMNJP:hover{transition:all .1s linear 0s;border:none;padding:8px 8px 0}._25yWxLGH4C6j26OKFx8kD5{display:inline}._2YsVWIEj0doZMxreeY6iDG{font-size:12px;font-weight:400;line-height:16px;color:var(--newCommunityTheme-metaText);display:-ms-flexbox;display:flex;padding:4px 6px}._1hFCAcL4_gkyWN0KM96zgg{color:var(--newCommunityTheme-button);margin-right:8px;margin-left:auto;color:var(--newCommunityTheme-errorText)}._1hFCAcL4_gkyWN0KM96zgg,._1dF0IdghIrnqkJiUxfswxd{font-size:12px;font-weight:700;line-height:16px;cursor:pointer;-ms-flex-item-align:end;align-self:flex-end;-webkit-user-select:none;-ms-user-select:none;user-select:none}._1dF0IdghIrnqkJiUxfswxd{color:var(--newCommunityTheme-button)}._3VGrhUu842I3acqBMCoSAq{font-weight:700;color:#ff4500;text-transform:uppercase;margin-right:4px}._3VGrhUu842I3acqBMCoSAq,.edyFgPHILhf5OLH2vk-tk{font-size:12px;line-height:16px}.edyFgPHILhf5OLH2vk-tk{font-weight:400;-ms-flex-preferred-size:100%;flex-basis:100%;margin-bottom:4px;color:var(--newCommunityTheme-metaText)}._19lMIGqzfTPVY3ssqTiZSX._19lMIGqzfTPVY3ssqTiZSX._19lMIGqzfTPVY3ssqTiZSX{margin-top:6px}._19lMIGqzfTPVY3ssqTiZSX._19lMIGqzfTPVY3ssqTiZSX._19lMIGqzfTPVY3ssqTiZSX._3MAHaXXXXi9Xrmc_oMPTdP{margin-top:4px} RIP Stobe. By the time you get up to three or four miles an hour thats scary. 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 the Hobo RIP - Trainorders.com Discussion Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. Freight Train Hopping with Hobo Stobe: Full Length Movie! - City-Data While Zarembski described the activity as foolhardy, Liz Hayes, an artist who formerly rode the rails, said that characterization ignores the reason why people pursue the activity. Shoestring is another hobo that is pretty popular on the tube. There were several online theories about how Stobie could have died. cemeteries found in Wheat Ridge, Jefferson County, Colorado, USA will be saved to your photo volunteer list. 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." His accomplishments were many, but his time here on earth encompassed so much more than that. But Stobie was entertaining in his exasperation and his nonstop quest to procure cheap beer. Catch you on the . I just started watching his videos last night and find . I've had dear friends fall victim to each of those situations. But Stobes videos were always compelling to watch. Try again later. 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. IE 11 is not supported. I watched his videos and found them to be interesting. Bummer, he'll be missed. Cheers! 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. Trains are parked in a rail yard on New York's west side used by Amtrak, New Jersey Transit and the Long Island Railroad on Nov. 1, 2011. hopping freight trains in videos posted online, report from the Congressional Research Service. On Nov. 6, he posted this video as he traveled through Wyoming. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. 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. I loved having his videos on while I worked in my creepy corporate job and dream about seeing the world the way he saw it. Posted on Nov 17, 2017Updated on May 22, 2021, 10:44 am CDT. Great scenery and he did have a level of knowledge on the operation of the railroads that kept my interest. Add to your scrapbook. The Baltimore Police Department did not respond to a Daily Dot request for comment. His videos were always great and he had a great outlook on life. Eventually these gambles caught up with James and he lost his life. So, train-hopping is a highly risky adventure. The details are suitably murky given his preferred mode of transportation. Our friend James Stobie, aka Stobe the Hobo, died Wednesday the 8th of November, 2017. According to some reports, his bag became tangled in the Amtrak train and he was dragged to his death. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. Rest in peace. 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 videos demonstrated a wealth of operational knowledge but there were also countless instances of extremely poor decision making and blatantly dangerous behavior, some of which he acknowledged and others which he ignored or glossed over. This browser does not support getting your location. SSoIH.com - Stobe the Hobo To escape the brutally cold night, William Pettit Jr, a 39-year-old hobo, crawled into his sleeping-bag and pulled his High Times baseball cap over his wind-burned forehead. He died doing what he loved, bringing the world his art of train filmmaking, wrote a Facebook user named Jeffrey James Horvison on the memorial page. I have enjoyed his videos over the past year or so. This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. This account has been disabled. According to some reports, his bag became tangled in the Amtrak train and he was dragged to his death. Phil McCausland / Federal Railroad Administration. When talking about the risks associated with train-hopping, James Stobie comes to mind. It may take up to 1 hour for your comment to appear on the website. Stobe was an artist and played the piano for all his videos. Do you remember which video it was? Stobe the Hobo - Life - Somewhere To Write Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. Is it 2/3 through the first video? English In 1971 Jim Morrison went to Saint-Leu-d'Esserent with two friends, in what would become his last photographed experience on earth. Press J to jump to the feed. His folks are having a private service for close friends and family in a few days but they are planning a large celebration of life in January for fellow riders, pals, and fans of his video adventures. His vides provided me countless hours of entertainment when I was home sick with the flu or just looking for something to put in and chill. Start new topic; Recommended Posts. Channel The channel was created on February 15, 2012, and the first video was uploaded on February 17, 2012. He was the beloved Son of Michael J Stobie (Thornton) and Mary Stobie Lechman (Wheat Ridge); Brother of Lily Ribeiro; Brother in law to Wagner Ribeiro ; Uncle to Noah and Bianca Ribeiro Longmont); Grandson of Marilyn Stobie (Ukiah, California); Nephew to Timothy Stobie (Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts) and Catherine Stobie (Fort Bragg, California); and a cherished friend to many (the World). Some are even shooting personal fitness videos near the rails, according to Operation Lifesaver, a rail safety organization closely tied to the railroad industry. I watched the whole thing yesterday and just loved watching the sections from Milwaukee through Montana, all my old stomping grounds. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. In an early part of my career I had to get on and off trains that were slow moving, said Zarembski. Stobie died earlier this month while train-hopping, and though its unclear exactly what occurred, his fans on this Facebook memorial pageare distraught at his death. Thank You Stobe See ya down the line some day. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. "Hopping trains gives you this really fierce sense of independence," she said. There are some curious moments on video where I think an accomplished interviewer could have paused and coaxed some interesting dialog from Stobe. During his interview with the Daily Dot, Stobie acknowledged the dangers of his passion. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. I can't stop watching his videos, not gonna lie when I first started watching his videos I thought he was kinda brain dead and retarded. Remembering Stobe the Hobo, Jim ( James) Stobie Register today and take advantage of membership benefits. Still fascinated about it though and Stobie finally fufilled my fantasy for me. James Stobie - (Stobe The Hobo) It was almost one year ago when I first found Stobe the hobo videos on youtube. Try again later. I've seen some pros and seen some tyros. See you at Big Rock Candy Mountain, Stobe. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. Railroad trespassing is an outsized problem for rail companies and the FRA, since all train tracks are considered private property but remain easily accessible. Can anyone on here "name that tune"? SysOp: STOBE THE HOBO REP. 10-12-2018, 08:51 AM #2. Was a legit cool traveler. Sad to hear he was killed but I guess that's the risk he took. But we continue to develop new programs that will hopefully address it.. 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. Jim was, no.. IS a legend in the loner, vagabond, hobo, man of the world lifestyle and fuck all if my biggest regret is getting into this just too late enough to never meet him. 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. Thank you so much for your condolences. 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. She cut off all her hair and disguised herself successfully as a boy. Learn more about merges. I could not figure out where this post originated. I am not that much of a railfan and certainly not a train hopper to know if there is an adversarial relationship or not. Comfort the family with flowers or a sympathy gift. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. 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. Stobe attack RIP now Im sad. Try again. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. That link takes me to a playlist of all of his videos. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. I thought you might like to see a memorial for James William Jim Stobie I found on Findagrave.com. The beauty and boredom of Stobo the Hobo's train-hopping videos It is a life choice of HARDSHIP and DANGER and will KILL you even if you are super intelligent and careful.. She said that those who dont have much money use it to travel while maintaining a sense of autonomy. I am really disappointed with modern boring life in the U.S. and the fact that traveling basically requires a personal vehicle these days. I found Stobe to be an interesting mix of inquisitive philosopher, starving artist, and carefree adventurer. The majority of train fatalities continue to occur because of trespassing, and education efforts have not stopped trespassing deaths from reaching a 10-year high. Mark Nichols aka Hobo Shoestring Has Gone Missing From Shreveport Since Just woke up to this.Shoestring posted on his FB and he's had a lucky escape recently. Lis suosikkeihin Ilmianna. Leave a memory or share a photo or video below to show your support. For me the primary curiosity was Stobe's own life and how he ended up where he did. He recalled another train hopper, known as James "Stobe the Hobo" Hobie, who was struck and killed by a train. His cinematography and film editing, his commentary and vocabulary, and his perspectives, were a true art form. Stobe, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KpqCmZx0Kug. His remains were apparently found much later by passers by. Hitchhikers / Trainhoppers / Rubbertramps / Vandwellers / Skoolies / Backpackers / Biketramps / Boatpunks / Dirty Kids / Crustpunks / Squatters / All Houseless Travelers Try again later. I became a brakeman running Lines West out of Buffalo to Cleveland for the most part and saw quite a few hobos and saw a few of them hurt pretty badly, some fatal. A not so good friend of mine had most of her leg skinned off of her from toes up to knee a few months ago in a train knuckle accident. He was the beloved Son of Michael J Stobie (Thornton) and Mary Stobie Lechman (Wheat Ridge); Brother of Lily Ribeiro; Brother in law to Wagner Ribeiro ; Uncle to Noah and Bianca Ribeiro Longmont); Grandson of Marilyn Stobie (Ukiah, California); Nephew to Timothy Stobie (Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts) and Catherine Stobie (Fort Bragg, California); and a cherished friend to many (the World). Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. ._3oeM4kc-2-4z-A0RTQLg0I{display:-ms-flexbox;display:flex;-ms-flex-pack:justify;justify-content:space-between} . I assume, rightly or wrongly, that it was something by Debussy. Year should not be greater than current year. The Secret Society of Internet Hobossite wrote about internet reports that Stobie, who might have been trapped on a bridge by an oncoming train, either fell off a bridge onto tracks below or that his backpack got tangled in a passing Amtrak train while he was on the bridge and that he was dragged to his death. Try again later. 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