Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of James Stobie (187076345)? 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. In the video below, for example, he gave viewers the layout of the train yard, his thoughts on the best place to hop a train departing from New Orleans, what provisions he needed to take with him (beer, cheap wine, and fried chicken), and why the train was moving so slowly for so long. Comfort the family with flowers or a sympathy gift. I watch several in a short period and then come back and watch some others later. He may be gone but in his time he managed to see more of America and it's hidden gems then 90% of the people today, he got to see true absolute beauty from the best view. His work has been noted twice in the Best American Sports Writing book series. We grew up together and all of us who knew him are still reeling over his loss. I could never quite make up my mind about Stobe. I'm kind of surprised because getting caught on a rail bridge with an approaching train doesn't sound like something he'd do.. It is a life choice of HARDSHIP and DANGER and will KILL you even if you are super intelligent and careful.. RIP Jim Reply Western_Leadership His accomplishments were many, but his time here on earth encompassed so much more than that. Each one runs about 22 minutes--as if he were producing a regular TV series. 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. RIP Stobie! 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. On Nov. 6, he posted this video as he traveled through Wyoming. Also getting on or off trains moving at high speeds and alcohol.. cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. You are using an out of date browser. 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." 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. Except that Stobie, aka Stobe the Hobo, made . Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. 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. His videos were admittedly interesting to watch at times, due to their wreckless nature. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. This site is provided as a service of SCI Shared Resources, LLC. @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 shit. 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. Interesting! 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. 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. 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. His cinematography and film editing, his commentary and vocabulary, and his perspectives, were a true art form. All of that stopped on October 18th, and since then no one has heard from him. A longtime sports writer, he's covered the NFL for CBSSports.com and boxing for Forbes. Thank you so much for your condolences. Even though strange, the guy was unique and far more talented than you give credit. According to these folks Stobe was crossing a railroad bridge in the Baltimore, MD, area with his usual . I have always had a wanderlust and was fascinated by that guy (RIP). He made that choice. 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. He was talented as well, but in all fairness most of his tracks were covers of other bands, and many of his instrumentals suffered from aggressive gain resulting in harsh and distorted sound. Reddits Home for 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. I'm guessing it's he who plays the piano during those little montage sequences. I am not that much of a railfan and certainly not a train hopper to know if there is an adversarial relationship or not. Help tell the story of your loved ones unique life. 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. Send a note, share a story or upload a photo. Goes to show you how dangerous life on the rails can be. 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. 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. Posted on Nov 17, 2017Updated on May 22, 2021, 10:44 am CDT. His cinematography and film editing, commentary and vocabulary, and his perspectives, were a true art form. 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. I have tried a lot of ways to get attention as an artist; this seems to be the only one that people notice, Stobie told the Daily Dot in October 2016. . I could not figure out where this post originated. Trainhopping is a hard and dangerous life. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. . Usually very informative, kinda sad at times, but always entertaining. "Hopping trains gives you this really fierce sense of independence," she said. Try again later. Feel free to share stories and pictures about your adventures on the road, or share advice and tips with newbie greenhorns, and curious lurkers! Created by Vagabonds, for Vagabonds! 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." Stobie was known for sharing his travel stories and love for hopping freight trains in videos posted online. Show more Stobe, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KpqCmZx0Kug. .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} It sounded like he was about to cut back quite a bit on his train travel in the months before he died. Maybe not so much after watching his videos and reading this morning that he was drug to death by a Amtrak. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. Trying to get on or off at high speed, or [with] too much alcohol in my system, he 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. Please enjoy. According to data maintained by the Federal Rail Administration released last week, it seems that Stobe was far from alone in 2017. It may not display this or other websites correctly. I watched all of Stobie's videos that I could find! ._2ik4YxCeEmPotQkDrf9tT5{width:100%}._1DR1r7cWVoK2RVj_pKKyPF,._2ik4YxCeEmPotQkDrf9tT5{display:-ms-flexbox;display:flex;-ms-flex-align:center;align-items:center}._1DR1r7cWVoK2RVj_pKKyPF{-ms-flex-pack:center;justify-content:center;max-width:100%}._1CVe5UNoFFPNZQdcj1E7qb{-ms-flex-negative:0;flex-shrink:0;margin-right:4px}._2UOVKq8AASb4UjcU1wrCil{height:28px;width:28px;margin-top:6px}.FB0XngPKpgt3Ui354TbYQ{display:-ms-flexbox;display:flex;-ms-flex-align:start;align-items:flex-start;-ms-flex-direction:column;flex-direction:column;margin-left:8px;min-width:0}._3tIyrJzJQoNhuwDSYG5PGy{display:-ms-flexbox;display:flex;-ms-flex-align:center;align-items:center;width:100%}.TIveY2GD5UQpMI7hBO69I{font-size:12px;font-weight:500;line-height:16px;color:var(--newRedditTheme-titleText);white-space:nowrap;overflow:hidden;text-overflow:ellipsis}.e9ybGKB-qvCqbOOAHfFpF{display:-ms-flexbox;display:flex;-ms-flex-align:center;align-items:center;width:100%;max-width:100%;margin-top:2px}.y3jF8D--GYQUXbjpSOL5.y3jF8D--GYQUXbjpSOL5{font-weight:400;box-sizing:border-box}._28u73JpPTG4y_Vu5Qute7n{margin-left:4px} I watched his videos and found them to be interesting. Resend Activation Email. That being said now that I found it, glad it's Stobe and not me. 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. Hobie, 33, who became a YouTube star, died in 2017 near Baltimore, Maryland. :(. Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. Some community members feel Stobie was too skilled to have died while train-hopping and suspect foul play. It's Stobe the Hobo's birthday today! 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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. Stobe the Hobo's videos alternated between vaguely encouraging and actively disparaging the lost art of freight hopping. Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. But after years of insights from the road, the former Coast Guard member appeared to. He was my brother in all but blood. I have to wonder if alcohol was a factor. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. ._12xlue8dQ1odPw1J81FIGQ{display:inline-block;vertical-align:middle} Damn, I'm glad DA liked my like. In 1971 Jim Morrison went to Saint-Leu-d'Esserent with two friends, in what would become his last photographed experience on earth. 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. James Stobie was the most famous train-hopping hobo on the internet. (Number/title? This is a carousel with slides. "He died doing what he. I only make YouTube videos that are original content, and this is a way to do that with the total glut of material on YouTube these days.. This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. 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His work has appeared in the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, and Los Angeles Times. Do you remember which video it was? To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. This browser does not support getting your location. That's all I can say. Can anyone on here "name that tune"? 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. Even seasoned experts can make mistakes. 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. Our friend James Stobie, aka Stobe the Hobo, died Wednesday the 8th of November, 2017. Is being a hobo illegal? 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I think a lot of the injuries and deaths result from people taking rides common sense would tell someone are unsafe, Hayes said. We have set your language to This truely sucks. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? 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That guy may have been one of the last of his kind. .c_dVyWK3BXRxSN3ULLJ_t{border-radius:4px 4px 0 0;height:34px;left:0;position:absolute;right:0;top:0}._1OQL3FCA9BfgI57ghHHgV3{-ms-flex-align:center;align-items:center;display:-ms-flexbox;display:flex;-ms-flex-pack:start;justify-content:flex-start;margin-top:32px}._1OQL3FCA9BfgI57ghHHgV3 ._33jgwegeMTJ-FJaaHMeOjV{border-radius:9001px;height:32px;width:32px}._1OQL3FCA9BfgI57ghHHgV3 ._1wQQNkVR4qNpQCzA19X4B6{height:16px;margin-left:8px;width:200px}._39IvqNe6cqNVXcMFxFWFxx{display:-ms-flexbox;display:flex;margin:12px 0}._39IvqNe6cqNVXcMFxFWFxx ._29TSdL_ZMpyzfQ_bfdcBSc{-ms-flex:1;flex:1}._39IvqNe6cqNVXcMFxFWFxx .JEV9fXVlt_7DgH-zLepBH{height:18px;width:50px}._39IvqNe6cqNVXcMFxFWFxx ._3YCOmnWpGeRBW_Psd5WMPR{height:12px;margin-top:4px;width:60px}._2iO5zt81CSiYhWRF9WylyN{height:18px;margin-bottom:4px}._2iO5zt81CSiYhWRF9WylyN._2E9u5XvlGwlpnzki78vasG{width:230px}._2iO5zt81CSiYhWRF9WylyN.fDElwzn43eJToKzSCkejE{width:100%}._2iO5zt81CSiYhWRF9WylyN._2kNB7LAYYqYdyS85f8pqfi{width:250px}._2iO5zt81CSiYhWRF9WylyN._1XmngqAPKZO_1lDBwcQrR7{width:120px}._3XbVvl-zJDbcDeEdSgxV4_{border-radius:4px;height:32px;margin-top:16px;width:100%}._2hgXdc8jVQaXYAXvnqEyED{animation:_3XkHjK4wMgxtjzC1TvoXrb 1.5s ease infinite;background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--newCommunityTheme-field),var(--newCommunityTheme-inactive),var(--newCommunityTheme-field));background-size:200%}._1KWSZXqSM_BLhBzkPyJFGR{background-color:var(--newCommunityTheme-widgetColors-sidebarWidgetBackgroundColor);border-radius:4px;padding:12px;position:relative;width:auto} 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. Failed to report flower. SysOp: STOBE THE HOBO REP. 10-12-2018, 08:51 AM #2. 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. Finally, he fell. Eventually these gambles caught up with James and he lost his life. "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. 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. 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. It wasn't like he was some clueless newbie. 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. Press J to jump to the feed. His accomplishments were many, but his time here on earth encompassed so much more than that. This includes both TOURISTS, TROLLS, and FAKE TRAVELERS! I think an established host interviewing Stobe between a few of the more interesting clips could have made some for some great content. Attack of the stobe hobo. I have more to watch, I'll be back. ._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} Cheers! Really enjoyed his videos, always cool to listen to his thoughts. Wherever you're at man, hope there's rides and rails And beer aplenty. Please read "The Rules" and strictly follow them. This includes both TOURISTS, TROLLS, and FAKE TRAVELERS! Piano skills were crazy. Yes, I've watched a lot of Stobe's videos over the past year. Stobe the Hobo, the internet's most famous train-hopper, dead after apparent accident. Too bad he died so young and in what appears to have been a pretty horrific way to go. Stobe expressed a fluid combination of sentimental longing and stoic cynicism that often devolved into confusing rants. Talented guy to put these videos together. Please reset your password. Press J to jump to the feed. 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." Then when he went south through Wyoming, I found the impressionistic piano music during the dry rugged desolate landscape section really ironic. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. Date: 11/21/17 14:54. 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. It was posted to the Facebook memorial page. There are some curious moments on video where I think an accomplished interviewer could have paused and coaxed some interesting dialog from Stobe. Who is shoestring? For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. 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. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. With over 1,900 locations, Dignity Memorial providers proudly serve over 375,000 families a year. 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. He would've been 35 on this day. Stobe proves that if you put up with the uncertainty and danger, riding the rails is still about as easy as it sounds. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Nice to see Barb Stout recognized her old "stomping grounds". Author: bbethmann. ._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} 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. According to some reports, his bag became tangled in the Amtrak train and he was dragged to his death.
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