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. 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. "Trespassers are people who are on the tracks illegally," said Dr. Allan Zarembski, director of the University of Delaware's Railroad Engineering and Safety Program. Goes to show you how dangerous life on the rails can be. Josh Katzowitz is a staff writer at the Daily Dot specializing in YouTube and boxing. Most of the 888 people who died due to railroad-related incidents were considered trespassers, the Federal Rail Administration found. "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. Awesome! His accomplishments were many, but his time here on earth encompassed so much more than that. What I think would have made for an interesting story is if another host could have interviewed Stobe instead. RIP. 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. 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. That's all I can say. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of James Stobie (187076345)? I was actually going to ride with him but only recently got back to the US.. ._3K2ydhts9_ES4s9UpcXqBi{display:block;padding:0 16px;width:100%} 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. 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. Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. 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. ._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} ._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} Stobe was an artist and played the piano for all his videos. Thank You Stobe See ya down the line some day. We have set your language to . Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? It was HIS decision, and his responsibility. 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). James Stobie was the most famous train-hopping hobo on the internet. Sign up for service and obituary updates. Stobe expressed a fluid combination of sentimental longing and stoic cynicism that often devolved into confusing rants. I wouldn't have created a thread about Stobe if I didn't think he was interesting and unique. Still fascinated about it though and Stobie finally fufilled my fantasy for me. cemeteries found in Wheat Ridge, Jefferson County, Colorado, USA will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Stobe, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KpqCmZx0Kug. It may not display this or other websites correctly. With over 1,900 locations, Dignity Memorial providers proudly serve over 375,000 families a year. /*# sourceMappingURL=https://www.redditstatic.com/desktop2x/chunkCSS/TopicLinksContainer.3b33fc17a17cec1345d4_.css.map*/Rest In Peace Stobe, on the most interesting people to listen to. Feel free to share stories and pictures about your adventures on the road, or share advice and tips with newbie greenhorns, and curious lurkers! Apparently his backpack may may have tangled with an Amtrak train and dragged him to his death. 0 cemeteries found in Wheat Ridge, Jefferson County, Colorado, USA. 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. Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. But after years of insights from the road, the former Coast Guard member appeared to. I've had dear friends fall victim to each of those situations. 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. Ride easy, Stobe. 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Failed to report flower. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. Channel The channel was created on February 15, 2012, and the first video was uploaded on February 17, 2012. If you've never seen a Stobe video I've included a playlist below. Trainhopping is a hard and dangerous life. I only discovered him because of the announcement of his death. 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. Show more CANDLE HAS BEEN LIT CANDLES HAVE BEEN LIT, We are reviewing your submission. He was my brother in all but blood. There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. Ironweed, Hazardoussix6six and Odin. ._2Gt13AX94UlLxkluAMsZqP{background-position:50%;background-repeat:no-repeat;background-size:contain;position:relative;display:inline-block} Register today and take advantage of membership benefits. When talking about the risks associated with train-hopping, James Stobie comes to mind. Usually very informative, kinda sad at times, but always entertaining. redneckhippie. Just woke up to this.Shoestring posted on his FB and he's had a lucky escape recently. Please enjoy. 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.. The House Appropriations Committee asked the FRA to consider a new national strategy to prevent trespassing. Stobe the hobo Stobe the hobo. Our friend James Stobie, aka Stobe the Hobo, died Wednesday the 8th of November, 2017. The police identified his remains from fingerprints from the Coast Guard records Friday, and notified his parents. He was killed when he got caught between a bridge and an Amtrak train last week. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. :(. 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Reddits Home for HOUSELESS Travelers! 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. His accomplishments were many, but his time here on earth encompassed so much more than that. The novelty wears off RAPIDLY. Created by Vagabonds, for Vagabonds! Phil McCausland / Federal Railroad Administration. The Baltimore Police Department did not respond to a Daily Dot request for comment. He has a modest social media following and regularly uploads videos to his YouTube channel as well as his Facebook. 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. 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. I still had that wanderlust, but never even considered hopping a train after my experiences. Press J to jump to the feed. I don't know why I assumed he'd be older. It is a life choice of HARDSHIP and DANGER and will KILL you even if you are super intelligent and careful.. Who is shoestring? Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. Hope that westbound is as beautiful as our earthly lines. 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. It wasn't like he was some clueless newbie. 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. Not my photo. 2023 SCI SHARED RESOURCES, LLC. 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. I've watched a few of his videos and found them interesting enough to watch. Stobe the Hobo died five years ago in Baltimore. Thank you so much for your condolences. But we continue to develop new programs that will hopefully address it.. What the hell happened?! I have enjoyed his videos over the past year or so. 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. 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). I'm kind of surprised because getting caught on a rail bridge with an approaching train doesn't sound like something he'd do.. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. Stobe attack RIP now Im sad. He drank like a fish while hopping trains. There was an error deleting this problem. I think an established host interviewing Stobe between a few of the more interesting clips could have made some for some great content. He was 33. Can anyone on here "name that tune"? Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. Gonna miss his piano playing most I think. His mom, Mary, had quite a life herself and most recently writes syndicated newspaper columns. Can anyone on here "name that tune"? This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. Stobe had incredible amounts of knowledge about the in's and outs of trains and train yards and procedures. James Stobie - (Stobe The Hobo) It was almost one year ago when I first found Stobe the hobo videos on youtube. The majority of those killed while trespassing were his age as well, falling between 20 and 39. There was a problem getting your location. Hobo Stobe in my movie was an alcoholic. I just started watching his videos last night and find . Just in the comments here I've seen speculation of multiple different causes of this guy's not being with us any longer. @keyframes _1tIZttmhLdrIGrB-6VvZcT{0%{opacity:0}to{opacity:1}}._3uK2I0hi3JFTKnMUFHD2Pd,.HQ2VJViRjokXpRbJzPvvc{--infoTextTooltip-overflow-left:0px;font-size:12px;font-weight:500;line-height:16px;padding:3px 9px;position:absolute;border-radius:4px;margin-top:-6px;background:#000;color:#fff;animation:_1tIZttmhLdrIGrB-6VvZcT .5s step-end;z-index:100;white-space:pre-wrap}._3uK2I0hi3JFTKnMUFHD2Pd:after,.HQ2VJViRjokXpRbJzPvvc:after{content:"";position:absolute;top:100%;left:calc(50% - 4px - var(--infoTextTooltip-overflow-left));width:0;height:0;border-top:3px solid #000;border-left:4px solid transparent;border-right:4px solid transparent}._3uK2I0hi3JFTKnMUFHD2Pd{margin-top:6px}._3uK2I0hi3JFTKnMUFHD2Pd:after{border-bottom:3px solid #000;border-top:none;bottom:100%;top:auto} According to some reports, his bag became tangled in the Amtrak train and he was dragged to his death. All of that stopped on October 18th, and since then no one has heard from him. Is being a hobo illegal? He rode the rails and died on them,he will be missed. Then when he went south through Wyoming, I found the impressionistic piano music during the dry rugged desolate landscape section really ironic. .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} I could never quite make up my mind about Stobe. Trying to get on or off at high speed, or [with] too much alcohol in my system, he said. He was from Colorado but had been in the Coast Guard in my old town, Seattle, and sometimes hung out up there. 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. 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. Note #11. https://www.reddit.com/r/vagabond/comments/6zghav/the_rules/, Memorial page on FB https://www.facebook.com/groups/rememberingstobethehobo/?multi_permalinks=1584169818336856¬if_id=1510357550963960¬if_t=group_activity. During his interview with the Daily Dot, Stobie acknowledged the dangers of his passion. 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.. Man, that is horrible. This is a carousel with slides. WARNING: DON'T BE AN OOGLE! 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. Stobe the Hobo's videos alternated between vaguely encouraging and actively disparaging the lost art of freight hopping. The reality of jumping on a train doesnt always match the easy, romantic depiction on television screens. 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. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? Please read "The Rules" and strictly follow them. James Stobie was the most famous train-hopping hobo on the internet. I was the brain dead retard person. Stobie was known for sharing his travel stories and love for hopping freight trains in videos posted online. Aw man thats awful. Talented guy to put these videos together. 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. Hobo Stobe. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. In addition to that, he of course was incredibly free and adventurous. 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! Failed to remove flower. 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. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. Thanks for the link DA, and enjoyed all the comments. All of that stopped on October 18th, and since then no one has heard from him. So far that doesnt seem to have happened. Date: 11/21/17 14:54. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. He would've been 35 on this day. I watched all of Stobie's videos that I could find! 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. ._3-SW6hQX6gXK9G4FM74obr{display:inline-block;vertical-align:text-bottom;width:16px;height:16px;font-size:16px;line-height:16px} 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. According to a redditor in the Vagabond subreddit, this unlisted video apparently was the last thing Stobie uploaded. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. Too bad he died so young and in what appears to have been a pretty horrific way to go. Send a note, share a story or upload a photo. Verify and try again. ._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} The details are suitably murky given his preferred mode of transportation. Add to your scrapbook. I never could figure him out, but I liked his tours of the towns he was stuck in. I'll see you one day, Stobie Wan Kenobie. RIP stobe. This includes both TOURISTS, TROLLS, and FAKE TRAVELERS! Really enjoyed his videos, always cool to listen to his thoughts. Great scenery and he did have a level of knowledge on the operation of the railroads that kept my interest. Try again. She cut off all her hair and disguised herself successfully as a boy. According to some reports, his bag became tangled in the Amtrak train and he was dragged to his death. He was the only YouTuber I've ever donated to on patreon. Most of the time they do not appreciate railroad safety and they get hit by trains walking down the track.". New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. 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. That link takes me to a playlist of all of his videos. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. 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. I have to wonder if alcohol was a factor. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. 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. There are some curious moments on video where I think an accomplished interviewer could have paused and coaxed some interesting dialog from Stobe. 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. Please reset your password. According to these folks Stobe was crossing a railroad bridge in the Baltimore, MD, area with his usual . 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. Is it 2/3 through the first video? GREAT NEWS! New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. They were, however, compelling. 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. Is there any source? It means he rides around from place to place, stowing away on board trains. 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. Finally, he fell. 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. In 1971 Jim Morrison went to Saint-Leu-d'Esserent with two friends, in what would become his last photographed experience on earth. By the time you get up to three or four miles an hour thats scary. IE 11 is not supported. This was sorry to wake up to. Damn. 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." In early November 2017 an Amtrak train operator found a body on the tracks outside Baltimore who authorities later identified as YouTube star James "Stobe the Hobo" Stobie. Holy shit. Failed to delete memorial. I hope you get the time to enjoy all his videos and share them with your friends.. Its a federal crime and you can do serious time if you are busted. Stobe didnt commit suicide he just got complacent riding. RIP Stobe. It's Stobe the Hobo's birthday today! Then when he went south through Wyoming, I found the impressionistic piano music during the dry rugged desolate landscape section really ironic. 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. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. - YouTube 0:00 / 1:43:42 Attack of the stobe hobo. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Learn more about managing a memorial . You may not upload any more photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 20 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 5 photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 30 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 15 photos to this memorial. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. If more people in this world could see just 2% of the places Stobe did then I'm sure we'd all be a little nicer to one another, I'm a little richer in my life for having see his videos and these views from his seat. Sorry! @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} Thanks for your help! Maybe not so much after watching his videos and reading this morning that he was drug to death by a Amtrak. JavaScript is disabled. I think a lot of the injuries and deaths result from people taking rides common sense would tell someone are unsafe, Hayes said. There are no volunteers for this cemetery. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. At various times he both mocked and praised those who longed to follow in his footsteps. I have more to watch, I'll be back. There were several online theories about how Stobie could have died. 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. Lis suosikkeihin Ilmianna. This is one of those rare instances where not believing in a life after death has left me pretty sad. You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. Dude was chill AF. His videos were always great and he had a great outlook on life. I assume, rightly or wrongly, that it was something by Debussy.

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