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. Lis suosikkeihin Ilmianna. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. By the time you get up to three or four miles an hour thats scary. Try again. You can always change this later in your Account settings. James Stobie Obituary - Dignity Memorial Most of the time they do not appreciate railroad safety and they get hit by trains walking down the track.". The email does not appear to be a valid email address. His videos were admittedly interesting to watch at times, due to their wreckless nature. I've been reading Jack Kerouac traveling stories and this guy seams cut from the same mold. cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. But a National Transportation Safety Board forum on rail trespassing in 2015 found that a similar tactic would not work because they still needed to conduct further research to understand to the target audience for those education programs. That link takes me to a playlist of all of his videos. ), It was the first one that Devil's Advocate posted. His cinematography and film editing, commentary and vocabulary, and his perspectives, were a true art form. This lifestyle WILL catch up to you. He was my brother in all but blood. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. /*# 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} But after years of insights from the road, the former Coast Guard member appeared to have died while riding the rails that he loved so much. You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. Your entry has exceeded the maximum character limit. Eventually these gambles caught up with James and he lost his life. WARNING: DON'T BE AN OOGLE! As no one has tackled the issue, Congress plans to take up this year. But Stobie was entertaining in his exasperation and his nonstop quest to procure cheap beer. 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. I only lasted on the railroad for 4 years before the many layoffs caused me to look elsewhere for employment. Damn, I'm glad DA liked my like. With over 1,900 locations, Dignity Memorial providers proudly serve over 375,000 families a year. Too bad he died so young and in what appears to have been a pretty horrific way to go. Sign up for service and obituary updates. Shoestring is another hobo that is pretty popular on the tube. Try again later. According to these folks Stobe was crossing a railroad bridge in the Baltimore, MD, area with his usual gigantic backpack when an Amtrak train approached rather quickly leaving Jim no other option then to try to get as far from the outside track as possible, quickly. The Doors are synonymous with classic rock and roll, the eponymous debut release still being lauded as a major stepping stone for the genre 50 years after its release.Yet in their scene, the only entity that was more famous than The Doors was their lead singer . Stobe the Hobo's videos alternated between vaguely encouraging and actively disparaging the lost art of freight hopping. Was a legit cool traveler. Sorry! Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. There was a problem getting your location. Try again later. I've seen some pros and seen some tyros. When I was in college, long ago, one of my professors had hopped the rails cross country to get to California during the Depression for a job in the fields. Stobe the Hobo, the internet's most famous train-hopper, dead after apparent accident. Maybe not so much after watching his videos and reading this morning that he was drug to death by a Amtrak. During his interview with the Daily Dot, Stobie acknowledged the dangers of his passion. Do you remember which video it was? All of that stopped on October 18th, and since then no one has heard from him. 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. STOBE death video! #hobestobe LAST VIDEO BEFORE DEATH,R.I.P # Stobe the Hobo died five years ago in Baltimore. ._3bX7W3J0lU78fp7cayvNxx{max-width:208px;text-align:center} 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. His remains were apparently found much later by passers by. 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. Dude was chill AF. Wherever you're at man, hope there's rides and rails And beer aplenty. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. One of the buildings that I saw looked like a building that my dad worked in. Try again later. According to some reports, his bag became tangled in the Amtrak train and he was dragged to his death. Fuck man, that sucks. Stobie was known for sharing his travel stories and love for hopping freight trains in videos posted online. The FRA data concluded that train deaths have grown steadily in the past 10 years, peaking in 2017. His work has appeared in the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, and Los Angeles Times. God bless you stobe, you can ride for free forever now. Even seasoned experts can make mistakes. We grew up together and all of us who knew him are still reeling over his loss. Hobo Stobe. Stobe the Hobo RIP. Failed to delete memorial. This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. 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." For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. I wouldn't have created a thread about Stobe if I didn't think he was interesting and unique. Otherwise STFU. When talking about the risks associated with train-hopping, James Stobie comes to mind. Interesting guy. .FIYolDqalszTnjjNfThfT{max-width:256px;white-space:normal;text-align:center} Still fascinated about it though and Stobie finally fufilled my fantasy for me. Family members linked to this person will appear here. Trainhopping is a hard and dangerous life. 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. Freight Train Hopping with Hobo Stobe: Full Length Movie! - City-Data 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). Update 8:23am CT, Nov. 18: According to a Baltimore Police Department spokesperson, Stobies death is part of an open investigation and a police report about his death is not yet available. It may take up to 1 hour for your comment to appear on the website. His mom, Mary, had quite a life herself and most recently writes syndicated newspaper columns. Mark Nichols aka Hobo Shoestring Has Gone Missing From Shreveport Since A report from the Congressional Research Service filed last month noted that Hollywood often depicts rail trespassing as an acceptable or even attractive activity. It added that the media could be enlisted to warn of its dangers.. 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. The House Appropriations Committee asked the FRA to consider a new national strategy to prevent trespassing. Can anyone on here "name that tune"? .s5ap8yh1b4ZfwxvHizW3f{color:var(--newCommunityTheme-metaText);padding-top:5px}.s5ap8yh1b4ZfwxvHizW3f._19JhaP1slDQqu2XgT3vVS0{color:#ea0027} .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)} Holy sad day. If you've never seen a Stobe video I've included a playlist below. Apparently his backpack may may have tangled with an Amtrak train and dragged him to his death. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. "He died doing what he. . I have enjoyed his videos over the past year or so. 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. ._1aTW4bdYQHgSZJe7BF2-XV{display:-ms-grid;display:grid;-ms-grid-columns:auto auto 42px;grid-template-columns:auto auto 42px;column-gap:12px}._3b9utyKN3e_kzVZ5ngPqAu,._21RLQh5PvUhC6vOKoFeHUP{font-size:16px;font-weight:500;line-height:20px}._21RLQh5PvUhC6vOKoFeHUP:before{content:"";margin-right:4px;color:#46d160}._22W-auD0n8kTKDVe0vWuyK,._244EzVTQLL3kMNnB03VmxK{display:inline-block;word-break:break-word}._22W-auD0n8kTKDVe0vWuyK{font-weight:500}._22W-auD0n8kTKDVe0vWuyK,._244EzVTQLL3kMNnB03VmxK{font-size:12px;line-height:16px}._244EzVTQLL3kMNnB03VmxK{font-weight:400;color:var(--newCommunityTheme-metaText)}._2xkErp6B3LSS13jtzdNJzO{-ms-flex-align:center;align-items:center;display:-ms-flexbox;display:flex;margin-top:13px;margin-bottom:2px}._2xkErp6B3LSS13jtzdNJzO ._22W-auD0n8kTKDVe0vWuyK{font-size:12px;font-weight:400;line-height:16px;margin-right:4px;margin-left:4px;color:var(--newCommunityTheme-actionIcon)}._2xkErp6B3LSS13jtzdNJzO .je4sRPuSI6UPjZt_xGz8y{border-radius:4px;box-sizing:border-box;height:21px;width:21px}._2xkErp6B3LSS13jtzdNJzO .je4sRPuSI6UPjZt_xGz8y:nth-child(2),._2xkErp6B3LSS13jtzdNJzO .je4sRPuSI6UPjZt_xGz8y:nth-child(3){margin-left:-9px} 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 your help! ._1LHxa-yaHJwrPK8kuyv_Y4{width:100%}._1LHxa-yaHJwrPK8kuyv_Y4:hover ._31L3r0EWsU0weoMZvEJcUA{display:none}._1LHxa-yaHJwrPK8kuyv_Y4 ._31L3r0EWsU0weoMZvEJcUA,._1LHxa-yaHJwrPK8kuyv_Y4:hover ._11Zy7Yp4S1ZArNqhUQ0jZW{display:block}._1LHxa-yaHJwrPK8kuyv_Y4 ._11Zy7Yp4S1ZArNqhUQ0jZW{display:none} It sounded to me like he wanted to interview counterculture folks about controversial subjects for a wider audience, but that's not an easy task and I think it would be difficult for someone like Stobe to keep things on track. ._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} Stobe, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KpqCmZx0Kug. @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} 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 made that choice. You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. He was 33. 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The federal agency said that 888 people died due to train-related incidents last year, and 575 of them were considered trespassers, like Stobe. His cinematography and film editing, his commentary and vocabulary, and his perspectives, were a true art form. 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. "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. Each one runs about 22 minutes--as if he were producing a regular TV series. 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. Posted on Nov 17, 2017Updated on May 22, 2021, 10:44 am CDT. 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. The Baltimore Police Department did not respond to a Daily Dot request for comment. Please enjoy. Stobe had incredible amounts of knowledge about the in's and outs of trains and train yards and procedures. 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. 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