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. According to some reports, his bag became tangled in the Amtrak train and he was dragged to his death. I only lasted on the railroad for 4 years before the many layoffs caused me to look elsewhere for employment. Author: bbethmann. Rest in peace. RIP HobeStobe. Press J to jump to the feed. I have enjoyed his videos over the past year or so. We miss him but, at least for me, seeing the impact he had for the greater good helps ease the hurt a little. Feel free to share stories and pictures about your adventures on the road, or share advice and tips with newbie greenhorns, and curious lurkers! Is it 2/3 through the first video? RIP Jim Reply Western_Leadership (Number/title? RIP. As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. Great scenery and he did have a level of knowledge on the operation of the railroads that kept my interest. 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. 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. Stobe was an artist and played the piano for all his videos. 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. But the danger also extends to those who enjoy riding the rails like Stobe, an activity that is growing in popularity. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. He rode the rails and died on them,he will be missed. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? The novelty wears off RAPIDLY. He drank like a fish while hopping trains. The Baltimore Police Department did not respond to a Daily Dot request for comment. Man, that is horrible. 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. His accomplishments were many, but his time here on earth encompassed so much more than that. 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). Please read "The Rules" and strictly follow them. This is a carousel with slides. Sign up for service and obituary updates. Help tell the story of your loved ones unique life. He was the only YouTuber I've ever donated to on patreon. 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." James Stobie was the most famous train-hopping hobo on the internet. I'll see you one day, Stobie Wan Kenobie. Still fascinated about it though and Stobie finally fufilled my fantasy for me. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? ._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} Learn more about merges. Each one runs about 22 minutes--as if he were producing a regular TV series. Stobe the hobo Stobe the hobo. Railroad trespassing is an outsized problem for rail companies and the FRA, since all train tracks are considered private property but remain easily accessible. RIP Stobie! Dude was chill AF. This includes both TOURISTS, TROLLS, and FAKE TRAVELERS! Send a note, share a story or upload a photo. On November 9, 2017, James Stobie, Stobe the Hobo, was killed when he was dragged to death by an Amtrak train. I love that dude. WARNING: DON'T BE AN OOGLE! Hope that westbound is as beautiful as our earthly lines. 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. 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. 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Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. So, train-hopping is a highly risky adventure. James Stobie was the most famous train-hopping hobo on the internet. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. It was only a matter of time for him. 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. based on information from your browser. 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.. What I think would have made for an interesting story is if another host could have interviewed Stobe instead. At various times he both mocked and praised those who longed to follow in his footsteps. We grew up together and all of us who knew him are still reeling over his loss. All of that stopped on October 18th, and since then no one has heard from him. She said that those who dont have much money use it to travel while maintaining a sense of autonomy. There are lot of thoughtful posts. Although mentioned a couple times here and there in passing, I don't think there has ever been a thread about James Stobie. Rip Jim Stobe. His videos were admittedly interesting to watch at times, due to their wreckless nature. 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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. It was posted to the Facebook memorial page. Had a real objective perspective on society. Leave a memory or share a photo or video below to show your support. 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. 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. There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. He'll be gone five hundred miles when the day is done. Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. 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. Stobe didnt commit suicide he just got complacent riding. 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. Please reset your password. Then when he went south through Wyoming, I found the impressionistic piano music during the dry rugged desolate landscape section really ironic. A tragic and unnecessary death. Stobe attack RIP now Im sad. 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. Bummer, he'll be missed. Stobe the HoboYouTube There are other, darker, theories surrounding Stobie's death. ._2Gt13AX94UlLxkluAMsZqP{background-position:50%;background-repeat:no-repeat;background-size:contain;position:relative;display:inline-block} Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? He was killed when he got caught between a bridge and an Amtrak train last week. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. Please enter your email and password to sign in. CANDLE HAS BEEN LIT CANDLES HAVE BEEN LIT, We are reviewing your submission. Most of the time they do not appreciate railroad safety and they get hit by trains walking down the track.". Really enjoyed his videos, always cool to listen to his thoughts. Damn, I'm glad DA liked my like. Is being a hobo illegal? This browser does not support getting your location. There were several online theories about how Stobie could have died. RIP stobe. The police identified his remains from fingerprints from the Coast Guard records Friday, and notified his parents. He has a modest social media following and regularly uploads videos to his YouTube channel as well as his Facebook. He was smashed by an Amtrak train in 2017, November 9 to be precise. I've seen some pros and seen some tyros. I could not figure out where this post originated. 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. Remembering Stobe the Hobo, Jim ( James) Stobie I've had dear friends fall victim to each of those situations. Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. If you've never seen a Stobe video I've included a playlist below. You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. ), It was the first one that Devil's Advocate posted. That link takes me to a playlist of all of his videos. Goes to show you how dangerous life on the rails can be. 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. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. 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Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. ._3bX7W3J0lU78fp7cayvNxx{max-width:208px;text-align:center} Stobe the Hobo RIP. At various times he both mocked and praised those who longed to follow in his footsteps. I think an established host interviewing Stobe between a few of the more interesting clips could have made some for some great content. So far that doesnt seem to have happened. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. Stobe proves that if you put up with the uncertainty and danger, riding the rails is still about as easy as it sounds. Cant believe Stobe has gone.Being from UK i never met him but followed him on youtube for years and talked a bit about graffiti,lived vicariously through him even a little etc. The train wasn't that close, but nevertheless I still remember it with energy some 40 years later. 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. Please enjoy. Too bad he died so young and in what appears to have been a pretty horrific way to go. Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. Try again. /*# sourceMappingURL=https://www.redditstatic.com/desktop2x/chunkCSS/TopicLinksContainer.3b33fc17a17cec1345d4_.css.map*/Rest In Peace Stobe, on the most interesting people to listen to. I became a brakeman running Lines West out of Buffalo to Cleveland for the most part and saw quite a few hobos and saw a few of them hurt pretty badly, some fatal. GREAT NEWS! Thank You Stobe See ya down the line some day. Trainhopping is a hard and dangerous life. Gonna miss his piano playing most I think. Weve updated the security on the site. 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. It wasn't like he was some clueless newbie. As another redditor wrote, Trainhopping is a decidedly DANGEROUS undertaking. 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. I'm guessing it's he who plays the piano during those little montage sequences. He was my brother in all but blood. Learn more about managing a memorial . 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