. Its a federal crime and you can do serious time if you are busted. 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. 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. I love that dude. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. 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." Stobe had incredible amounts of knowledge about the in's and outs of trains and train yards and procedures. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. In addition to that, he of course was incredibly free and adventurous. According to some reports, his bag became tangled in the Amtrak train and he was dragged to his death. Stobe proves that if you put up with the uncertainty and danger, riding the rails is still about as easy as it sounds. On Nov. 6, he posted this video as he traveled through Wyoming. Interesting guy. Hobo Stobe in my movie was an alcoholic. 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! Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. Finally, he fell. Hitchhikers / Trainhoppers / Rubbertramps / Vandwellers / Skoolies / Backpackers / Biketramps / Boatpunks / Dirty Kids / Crustpunks / Squatters / All Houseless Travelers 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. He rode the rails and died on them,he will be missed. I was the brain dead retard person. For me the primary curiosity was Stobe's own life and how he ended up where he did. Stobe the Hobo, the internet's most famous train-hopper, dead after apparent accident. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. It's Stobe the Hobo's birthday today! He made that choice. 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. He was from Colorado but had been in the Coast Guard in my old town, Seattle, and sometimes hung out up there. Mostly, Stobie wanted to be seen and heard. At various times he both mocked and praised those who longed to follow in his footsteps. Talented guy to put these videos together. The FRA data concluded that train deaths have grown steadily in the past 10 years, peaking in 2017. I have always had a wanderlust and was fascinated by that guy (RIP). 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. Was a legit cool traveler. Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? RIP Stobe. I still had that wanderlust, but never even considered hopping a train after my experiences. During his interview with the Daily Dot, Stobie acknowledged the dangers of his passion. English Trainhoppers just give us railfans a bad name. Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. He was my brother in all but blood. He's been train-hopping off and on for about 11 years, and he frames his. Rip Jim Stobe. The slang term "shoestring" often describes a small amount of money which may be an inadequate amount to fund the intended purpose of its use in full. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. ._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)} Stobe the Hobo died five years ago in Baltimore. Rest in peace. 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. Better known as Stobe the Hobo by his famous YouTube identity, James Stobie was dragged and crushed to death when a hopping attempt went wrong. Ride easy, Stobe. "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. Honor this incredible guy by continuing the legacy, no matter if tomorrow by hopping on a BNSF for a few hundred miles, or in a couple hundred years latching on to some interstellar freight starship for a few hundred lightyears. Awesome! RIP stobe. I've seen some pros and seen some tyros. He knew an enormous amount about tramp life, but he made a mistake and that mistake was fatal. Then when he went south through Wyoming, I found the impressionistic piano music during the dry rugged desolate landscape section really ironic. Attack of the stobe hobo. Press J to jump to the feed. James Stobie was the most famous train-hopping hobo on the internet. Holy sad day. I thought you might like to see a memorial for James William Jim Stobie I found on Findagrave.com. I think an established host interviewing Stobe between a few of the more interesting clips could have made some for some great content. ._3-SW6hQX6gXK9G4FM74obr{display:inline-block;vertical-align:text-bottom;width:16px;height:16px;font-size:16px;line-height:16px} Was hoping to meet up with him at some point. But now with a few years separating her from her last ride, Hayes noted that while freight hopping is increasingly prevalent, a giant hunk of steel moving at high speeds is clearly very dangerous. @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} Shoestring is another hobo that is pretty popular on the tube. She said that those who dont have much money use it to travel while maintaining a sense of autonomy. Another good tramp rides the westbound. Stobe didnt commit suicide he just got complacent riding. Posted on Nov 17, 2017Updated on May 22, 2021, 10:44 am CDT. "People who go on the tracks without permission. 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. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. Thank you so much for your condolences. To use this feature, use a newer browser. Even seasoned experts can make mistakes. I just started watching his videos last night and find . Cause death for stobie hobo we was multi trama due to accident I talked to the corner 410 in baltimore rip Stobe the camera man 2 Curtismccorkel 5 yr. ago I told him about the drop pack wait it out why rush 2 Colorado_love 5 yr. ago If you were there then you should notify the authorities in Baltimore. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. 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. I hope you get the time to enjoy all his videos and share them with your friends.. R.I.P. This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. Your entry has exceeded the maximum character limit. Stobe said his ultimate goal was creating some sort of online talk show, but the few "interviews" he did seemed kind of sloppy and haphazard. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/187076345/james-william-stobie. Too bad he died so young and in what appears to have been a pretty horrific way to go. Piano skills were crazy. This account has been disabled. Till then you will be missed. Fuck man, that sucks. Aw man thats awful. Oops, we were unable to send the email. Weve updated the security on the site. He was the only YouTuber I've ever donated to on patreon. 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. 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. .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)} I think the traditional hobo stereotype is a dead concept, at least insomuch as it referred to transient laborers passing between odd jobs and seasonal employment. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. 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. I was just about to start taking that shoe off so I could get off the track when it finally came free and I got away. The police identified his remains from fingerprints from the Coast Guard records Friday, and notified his parents. 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. Nice to see Barb Stout recognized her old "stomping grounds". Help tell the story of your loved ones unique life. With over 1,900 locations, Dignity Memorial providers proudly serve over 375,000 families a year. ._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} The federal agency said that 888 people died due to train-related incidents last year, and 575 of them were considered trespassers, like Stobe. I have enjoyed his videos over the past year or so. Is it 2/3 through the first video? 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. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. ._12xlue8dQ1odPw1J81FIGQ{display:inline-block;vertical-align:middle} 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. I could not figure out where this post originated. 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. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? "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. We have set your language to Can anyone on here "name that tune"? Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. His bag became tangled in the Amtrak train and he was dragged to his death.. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. Dude was chill AF. He has a modest social media following and regularly uploads videos to his YouTube channel as well as his Facebook. Do you remember which video it was? .FIYolDqalszTnjjNfThfT{max-width:256px;white-space:normal;text-align:center} Still, her stories of the many dangers--including the possibility of being found out as a woman in the hobo jungles--were not at all nostalgic. SysOp: STOBE THE HOBO REP. 10-12-2018, 08:51 AM #2. Service was not interruted because they didn' find him until the next morning. ._2cHgYGbfV9EZMSThqLt2tx{margin-bottom:16px;border-radius:4px}._3Q7WCNdCi77r0_CKPoDSFY{width:75%;height:24px}._2wgLWvNKnhoJX3DUVT_3F-,._3Q7WCNdCi77r0_CKPoDSFY{background:var(--newCommunityTheme-field);background-size:200%;margin-bottom:16px;border-radius:4px}._2wgLWvNKnhoJX3DUVT_3F-{width:100%;height:46px} I could never quite make up my mind about Stobe. Try again. Hope that westbound is as beautiful as our earthly lines. Interesting! This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. It means he rides around from place to place, stowing away on board trains. 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). Start new topic; Recommended Posts. According to these folks Stobe was crossing a railroad bridge in the Baltimore, MD, area with his usual . Remembering Stobe the Hobo, Jim ( James) Stobie According to some reports, his bag became tangled in the Amtrak train and he was dragged to his death. Most of the time they do not appreciate railroad safety and they get hit by trains walking down the track.". 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. 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." 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. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLooFWMJbNy6HbqeniUS1wCYG5agvf5vnT, https://www.dailydot.com/upstream/stobe-the-hobo-dath/, The Great (and may I add) SOVEREIGN State of TEXAS. 0 cemeteries found in Wheat Ridge, Jefferson County, Colorado, USA. Try again later. Some of the latter have to be classed as the luckiest people on Earth, they've pulled some really dumb stunts and I guess got away with them. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. So, train-hopping is a highly risky adventure. She cut off all her hair and disguised herself successfully as a boy. ._2Gt13AX94UlLxkluAMsZqP{background-position:50%;background-repeat:no-repeat;background-size:contain;position:relative;display:inline-block} If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. Can anyone on here "name that tune"? I'm kind of surprised because getting caught on a rail bridge with an approaching train doesn't sound like something he'd do.. Do anything long enough and the odds WILL catch up to you.he tragically got off the wrong side of the train in a tangled area N of balmer, passenger trains run right thru there as well as freight. At five or six miles an hour, I wouldnt do it.. Gonna miss his piano playing most I think. It sounded like he was about to cut back quite a bit on his train travel in the months before he died. Family members linked to this person will appear here. They were, however, compelling. God bless you stobe, you can ride for free forever now. I've been reading Jack Kerouac traveling stories and this guy seams cut from the same mold. 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. /*# 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} Hobo Stobe. ._3Qx5bBCG_O8wVZee9J-KyJ{border-top:1px solid var(--newCommunityTheme-widgetColors-lineColor);margin-top:16px;padding-top:16px}._3Qx5bBCG_O8wVZee9J-KyJ ._2NbKFI9n3wPM76pgfAPEsN{margin:0;padding:0}._3Qx5bBCG_O8wVZee9J-KyJ ._2NbKFI9n3wPM76pgfAPEsN ._2btz68cXFBI3RWcfSNwbmJ{font-family:Noto Sans,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:14px;font-weight:400;line-height:21px;display:-ms-flexbox;display:flex;-ms-flex-pack:justify;justify-content:space-between;-ms-flex-align:center;align-items:center;margin:8px 0}._3Qx5bBCG_O8wVZee9J-KyJ ._2NbKFI9n3wPM76pgfAPEsN ._2btz68cXFBI3RWcfSNwbmJ.QgBK4ECuqpeR2umRjYcP2{opacity:.4}._3Qx5bBCG_O8wVZee9J-KyJ ._2NbKFI9n3wPM76pgfAPEsN ._2btz68cXFBI3RWcfSNwbmJ label{font-size:12px;font-weight:500;line-height:16px;display:-ms-flexbox;display:flex;-ms-flex-align:center;align-items:center}._3Qx5bBCG_O8wVZee9J-KyJ ._2NbKFI9n3wPM76pgfAPEsN ._2btz68cXFBI3RWcfSNwbmJ label svg{fill:currentColor;height:20px;margin-right:4px;width:20px;-ms-flex:0 0 auto;flex:0 0 auto}._3Qx5bBCG_O8wVZee9J-KyJ ._4OtOUaGIjjp2cNJMUxme_{-ms-flex-pack:justify;justify-content:space-between}._3Qx5bBCG_O8wVZee9J-KyJ ._4OtOUaGIjjp2cNJMUxme_ svg{display:inline-block;height:12px;width:12px}._2b2iJtPCDQ6eKanYDf3Jho{-ms-flex:0 0 auto;flex:0 0 auto}._4OtOUaGIjjp2cNJMUxme_{padding:0 12px}._1ra1vBLrjtHjhYDZ_gOy8F{font-family:Noto Sans,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:12px;letter-spacing:unset;line-height:16px;text-transform:unset;--textColor:var(--newCommunityTheme-widgetColors-sidebarWidgetTextColor);--textColorHover:var(--newCommunityTheme-widgetColors-sidebarWidgetTextColorShaded80);font-size:10px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.5px;line-height:12px;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--textColor);fill:var(--textColor);opacity:1}._1ra1vBLrjtHjhYDZ_gOy8F._2UlgIO1LIFVpT30ItAtPfb{--textColor:var(--newRedditTheme-widgetColors-sidebarWidgetTextColor);--textColorHover:var(--newRedditTheme-widgetColors-sidebarWidgetTextColorShaded80)}._1ra1vBLrjtHjhYDZ_gOy8F:active,._1ra1vBLrjtHjhYDZ_gOy8F:hover{color:var(--textColorHover);fill:var(--textColorHover)}._1ra1vBLrjtHjhYDZ_gOy8F:disabled,._1ra1vBLrjtHjhYDZ_gOy8F[data-disabled],._1ra1vBLrjtHjhYDZ_gOy8F[disabled]{opacity:.5;cursor:not-allowed}._3a4fkgD25f5G-b0Y8wVIBe{margin-right:8px}
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