We need more people like him in this world. It sounded like he was about to cut back quite a bit on his train travel in the months before he died. Eventually these gambles caught up with James and he lost his life. 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. 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. I have to wonder if alcohol was a factor. His accomplishments were many, but his time here on earth encompassed so much more than that. WARNING: DON'T BE AN OOGLE! I could never quite make up my mind about Stobe. .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} James William "Jim" Stobie (1984-2017) - Find a Grave Memorial Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. Holy shit. 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. I never could figure him out, but I liked his tours of the towns he was stuck in. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. 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." Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. (Number/title? 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. Do you remember which video it was? Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? He was my brother in all but blood. 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. It may not display this or other websites correctly. 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. 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. Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. Rip Jim Stobe. Family members linked to this person will appear here. Please tell me where have all the hobos gone to | MetaFilter According to these folks Stobe was crossing a railroad bridge in the Baltimore, MD, area with his usual . Try again later. At various times he both mocked and praised those who longed to follow in his footsteps. In addition to that, he of course was incredibly free and adventurous. His mom, Mary, had quite a life herself and most recently writes syndicated newspaper columns. Damn. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 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. 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. I was the brain dead retard person. Trainhopping is NOT glamorous or romantic. Resend Activation Email. I watched his videos and found them to be interesting. Register today and take advantage of membership benefits. He was the only YouTuber I've ever donated to on patreon. There was a problem getting your location. I only lasted on the railroad for 4 years before the many layoffs caused me to look elsewhere for employment. That link takes me to a playlist of all of his videos. .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)} As no one has tackled the issue, Congress plans to take up this year. I watch several in a short period and then come back and watch some others later. 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. CANDLE HAS BEEN LIT CANDLES HAVE BEEN LIT, We are reviewing your submission. Finally, he fell. Remembering Stobe the Hobo, Jim ( James) Stobie - Facebook The FRA data concluded that train deaths have grown steadily in the past 10 years, peaking in 2017. Stobe proves that if you put up with the uncertainty and danger, riding the rails is still about as easy as it sounds. I still had that wanderlust, but never even considered hopping a train after my experiences. ._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} 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'll see you one day, Stobie Wan Kenobie. His remains were apparently found much later by passers by. Resend Activation Email, Please check the I'm not a robot checkbox, If you want to be a Photo Volunteer you must enter a ZIP Code or select your location on the map. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. Aw man thats awful. "We do know anecdotally that continues to be a big, growing trend," said Libby Snipe, the spokeswoman for Operation Lifesaver. Try again later. Piano skills were crazy. 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. 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. Rest in peace. "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. I could not figure out where this post originated. Comfort the family with flowers or a sympathy gift. Was hoping to meet up with him at some point. 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. 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. His cinematography and film editing, his commentary and vocabulary, and his perspectives, were a true art form. 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. Let others know about your loved one's death. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. So, train-hopping is a highly risky adventure. Great scenery and he did have a level of knowledge on the operation of the railroads that kept my interest. 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. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? "Hopping trains gives you this really fierce sense of independence," she said. See you at Big Rock Candy Mountain, Stobe. R.I.P. cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. He made that choice. ._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} I've seen some pros and seen some tyros. 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." Mostly, Stobie wanted to be seen and heard. 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). All of that stopped on October 18th, and since then no one has heard from him. Dude was chill AF. ._9ZuQyDXhFth1qKJF4KNm8{padding:12px 12px 40px}._2iNJX36LR2tMHx_unzEkVM,._1JmnMJclrTwTPpAip5U_Hm{font-size:16px;font-weight:500;line-height:20px;color:var(--newCommunityTheme-bodyText);margin-bottom:40px;padding-top:4px;text-align:left;margin-right:28px}._2iNJX36LR2tMHx_unzEkVM{-ms-flex-align:center;align-items:center;display:-ms-flexbox;display:flex}._2iNJX36LR2tMHx_unzEkVM ._24r4TaTKqNLBGA3VgswFrN{margin-left:6px}._306gA2lxjCHX44ssikUp3O{margin-bottom:32px}._1Omf6afKRpv3RKNCWjIyJ4{font-size:18px;font-weight:500;line-height:22px;border-bottom:2px solid var(--newCommunityTheme-line);color:var(--newCommunityTheme-bodyText);margin-bottom:8px;padding-bottom:8px}._2Ss7VGMX-UPKt9NhFRtgTz{margin-bottom:24px}._3vWu4F9B4X4Yc-Gm86-FMP{border-bottom:1px solid var(--newCommunityTheme-line);margin-bottom:8px;padding-bottom:2px}._3vWu4F9B4X4Yc-Gm86-FMP:last-of-type{border-bottom-width:0}._2qAEe8HGjtHsuKsHqNCa9u{font-size:14px;font-weight:500;line-height:18px;color:var(--newCommunityTheme-bodyText);padding-bottom:8px;padding-top:8px}.c5RWd-O3CYE-XSLdTyjtI{padding:8px 0}._3whORKuQps-WQpSceAyHuF{font-size:12px;font-weight:400;line-height:16px;color:var(--newCommunityTheme-actionIcon);margin-bottom:8px}._1Qk-ka6_CJz1fU3OUfeznu{margin-bottom:8px}._3ds8Wk2l32hr3hLddQshhG{font-weight:500}._1h0r6vtgOzgWtu-GNBO6Yb,._3ds8Wk2l32hr3hLddQshhG{font-size:12px;line-height:16px;color:var(--newCommunityTheme-actionIcon)}._1h0r6vtgOzgWtu-GNBO6Yb{font-weight:400}.horIoLCod23xkzt7MmTpC{font-size:12px;font-weight:400;line-height:16px;color:#ea0027}._33Iw1wpNZ-uhC05tWsB9xi{margin-top:24px}._2M7LQbQxH40ingJ9h9RslL{font-size:12px;font-weight:400;line-height:16px;color:var(--newCommunityTheme-actionIcon);margin-bottom:8px} Although Stobe often complained about boredom and isolation I think he continued hopping because it gave him a way to connect with others and didn't require punctual participation like a conventional job. Please enter your email and password to sign in. ._3oeM4kc-2-4z-A0RTQLg0I{display:-ms-flexbox;display:flex;-ms-flex-pack:justify;justify-content:space-between} Attack of the stobe hobo. 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. Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. She said that those who dont have much money use it to travel while maintaining a sense of autonomy. Stobe, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KpqCmZx0Kug. Railroad trespassing fatalities in the U.S. reach 10-year high - NBC News He would've been 35 on this day. 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. If you've never seen a Stobe video I've included a playlist below. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. 2023 SCI SHARED RESOURCES, LLC. But after years of insights from the road, the former Coast Guard member appeared to. . 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 details are suitably murky given his preferred mode of transportation. Hobo Stobe. Damn, I'm glad DA liked my like. 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. I watched all of Stobie's videos that I could find! 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! This lifestyle WILL catch up to you. Created by Vagabonds, for Vagabonds! But we continue to develop new programs that will hopefully address it.. That's all I can say. Hitchhikers / Trainhoppers / Rubbertramps / Vandwellers / Skoolies / Backpackers / Biketramps / Boatpunks / Dirty Kids / Crustpunks / Squatters / All Houseless Travelers Feel free to share stories and pictures about your adventures on the road, or share advice and tips with newbie greenhorns, and curious lurkers! Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. 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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. Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. Verify and try again. Stobe the Hobo, the internet's most famous train-hopper, dead after WHAT?! Just woke up to this.Shoestring posted on his FB and he's had a lucky escape recently. Learn more about managing a memorial . You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. I assume, rightly or wrongly, that it was something by Debussy. I am not that much of a railfan and certainly not a train hopper to know if there is an adversarial relationship or not. I think a lot of the injuries and deaths result from people taking rides common sense would tell someone are unsafe, Hayes said. ), It was the first one that Devil's Advocate posted. Show more Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. 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. /*# sourceMappingURL=https://www.redditstatic.com/desktop2x/chunkCSS/TopicLinksContainer.3b33fc17a17cec1345d4_.css.map*/Rest In Peace Stobe, on the most interesting people to listen to. All of that stopped on October 18th, and since then no one has heard from him. He has a modest social media following and regularly uploads videos to his YouTube channel as well as his Facebook. Is Train Hopping A Felony? Read This Before You Take Action Help tell the story of your loved ones unique life. or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. I don't know why I assumed he'd be older. You have chosen this person to be their own family member.