Fuck man, that sucks. To use this feature, use a newer browser. I've been reading Jack Kerouac traveling stories and this guy seams cut from the same mold. You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. His accomplishments were many, but his time here on earth encompassed so much more than that. Although mentioned a couple times here and there in passing, I don't think there has ever been a thread about James Stobie. Stobe expressed a fluid combination of sentimental longing and stoic cynicism that often devolved into confusing rants. 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. Please try again later. A tragic and unnecessary death. Failed to remove flower. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. 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. Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Please enter your email and password to sign in. I am really disappointed with modern boring life in the U.S. and the fact that traveling basically requires a personal vehicle these days. 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. Usually very informative, kinda sad at times, but always entertaining. Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. 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. He has a modest social media following and regularly uploads videos to his YouTube channel as well as his Facebook. I just started watching his videos last night and find . His cinematography and film editing, commentary and vocabulary, and his perspectives, were a true art form. Gonna miss his piano playing most I think. RIP Jim Reply Western_Leadership 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. 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. 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. Most of the 888 people who died due to railroad-related incidents were considered trespassers, the Federal Rail Administration found. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. Holy sad day. I thought you might like to see a memorial for James William Jim Stobie I found on Findagrave.com. I made this thread because I was curious if other members ever bumped into Stobe's videos, and if so what they thought about him. I have to wonder if alcohol was a factor. 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. Not my photo. Help tell the story of your loved ones unique life. It sounded like he was about to cut back quite a bit on his train travel in the months before he died. Dude was VERY VERY smart, very humble, super strong instincts, ball of steel and he loved drinking beer wow!. It means he rides around from place to place, stowing away on board trains. Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. Its a federal crime and you can do serious time if you are busted. In an early part of my career I had to get on and off trains that were slow moving, said Zarembski. @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} 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. ._1EPynDYoibfs7nDggdH7Gq{margin-bottom:8px;position:relative}._1EPynDYoibfs7nDggdH7Gq._3-0c12FCnHoLz34dQVveax{max-height:63px;overflow:hidden}._1zPvgKHteTOub9dKkvrOl4{font-family:Noto Sans,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:14px;line-height:21px;font-weight:400;word-wrap:break-word}._1dp4_svQVkkuV143AIEKsf{-ms-flex-align:baseline;align-items:baseline;background-color:var(--newCommunityTheme-body);bottom:-2px;display:-ms-flexbox;display:flex;-ms-flex-flow:row nowrap;flex-flow:row nowrap;padding-left:2px;position:absolute;right:-8px}._5VBcBVybCfosCzMJlXzC3{font-family:Noto Sans,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:14px;font-weight:400;line-height:21px;color:var(--newCommunityTheme-bodyText)}._3YNtuKT-Is6XUBvdluRTyI{position:relative;background-color:0;color:var(--newCommunityTheme-metaText);fill:var(--newCommunityTheme-metaText);border:0;padding:0 8px}._3YNtuKT-Is6XUBvdluRTyI:before{content:"";position:absolute;top:0;left:0;width:100%;height:100%;border-radius:9999px;background:var(--newCommunityTheme-metaText);opacity:0}._3YNtuKT-Is6XUBvdluRTyI:hover:before{opacity:.08}._3YNtuKT-Is6XUBvdluRTyI:focus{outline:none}._3YNtuKT-Is6XUBvdluRTyI:focus:before{opacity:.16}._3YNtuKT-Is6XUBvdluRTyI._2Z_0gYdq8Wr3FulRLZXC3e:before,._3YNtuKT-Is6XUBvdluRTyI:active:before{opacity:.24}._3YNtuKT-Is6XUBvdluRTyI:disabled,._3YNtuKT-Is6XUBvdluRTyI[data-disabled],._3YNtuKT-Is6XUBvdluRTyI[disabled]{cursor:not-allowed;filter:grayscale(1);background:none;color:var(--newCommunityTheme-metaTextAlpha50);fill:var(--newCommunityTheme-metaTextAlpha50)}._2ZTVnRPqdyKo1dA7Q7i4EL{transition:all .1s linear 0s}.k51Bu_pyEfHQF6AAhaKfS{transition:none}._2qi_L6gKnhyJ0ZxPmwbDFK{transition:all .1s linear 0s;display:block;background-color:var(--newCommunityTheme-field);border-radius:4px;padding:8px;margin-bottom:12px;margin-top:8px;border:1px solid var(--newCommunityTheme-canvas);cursor:pointer}._2qi_L6gKnhyJ0ZxPmwbDFK:focus{outline:none}._2qi_L6gKnhyJ0ZxPmwbDFK:hover{border:1px solid var(--newCommunityTheme-button)}._2qi_L6gKnhyJ0ZxPmwbDFK._3GG6tRGPPJiejLqt2AZfh4{transition:none;border:1px solid var(--newCommunityTheme-button)}.IzSmZckfdQu5YP9qCsdWO{cursor:pointer;transition:all .1s linear 0s}.IzSmZckfdQu5YP9qCsdWO ._1EPynDYoibfs7nDggdH7Gq{border:1px solid transparent;border-radius:4px;transition:all .1s linear 0s}.IzSmZckfdQu5YP9qCsdWO:hover ._1EPynDYoibfs7nDggdH7Gq{border:1px solid var(--newCommunityTheme-button);padding:4px}._1YvJWALkJ8iKZxUU53TeNO{font-size:12px;font-weight:700;line-height:16px;color:var(--newCommunityTheme-button)}._3adDzm8E3q64yWtEcs5XU7{display:-ms-flexbox;display:flex}._3adDzm8E3q64yWtEcs5XU7 ._3jyKpErOrdUDMh0RFq5V6f{-ms-flex:100%;flex:100%}._3adDzm8E3q64yWtEcs5XU7 .dqhlvajEe-qyxij0jNsi0{color:var(--newCommunityTheme-button)}._3adDzm8E3q64yWtEcs5XU7 ._12nHw-MGuz_r1dQx5YPM2v,._3adDzm8E3q64yWtEcs5XU7 .dqhlvajEe-qyxij0jNsi0{font-size:12px;font-weight:700;line-height:16px;cursor:pointer;-ms-flex-item-align:end;align-self:flex-end;-webkit-user-select:none;-ms-user-select:none;user-select:none}._3adDzm8E3q64yWtEcs5XU7 ._12nHw-MGuz_r1dQx5YPM2v{color:var(--newCommunityTheme-button);margin-right:8px;color:var(--newCommunityTheme-errorText)}._3zTJ9t4vNwm1NrIaZ35NS6{font-family:Noto Sans,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:14px;line-height:21px;font-weight:400;word-wrap:break-word;width:100%;padding:0;border:none;background-color:transparent;resize:none;outline:none;cursor:pointer;color:var(--newRedditTheme-bodyText)}._2JIiUcAdp9rIhjEbIjcuQ-{resize:none;cursor:auto}._2I2LpaEhGCzQ9inJMwliNO,._42Nh7O6pFcqnA6OZd3bOK{display:inline-block;margin-left:4px;vertical-align:middle}._42Nh7O6pFcqnA6OZd3bOK{fill:var(--newCommunityTheme-button);color:var(--newCommunityTheme-button);height:16px;width:16px;margin-bottom:2px} Year should not be greater than current year. If this is real it sucks because non-hipster and non-tweeker train hoppers are kind of a rarity these days.. His observations on conformity were spot on as a fellow non-trendy subversive. God bless you stobe, you can ride for free forever now. He was smashed by an Amtrak train in 2017, November 9 to be precise. Try again later. Shoestring is another hobo that is pretty popular on the tube. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. He's been train-hopping off and on for about 11 years, and he frames his. Mostly, Stobie wanted to be seen and heard. Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. Man was so intelligent and introspective when he talked into the camera. Leave a memory or share a photo or video below to show your support. As another redditor wrote, Trainhopping is a decidedly DANGEROUS undertaking. With over 1,900 locations, Dignity Memorial providers proudly serve over 375,000 families a year. ad freeI can't monetise yet so don't say I'm making money thanks stay safe New video of where it all began for stobe https://youtu.be/nKZ8AlhPDpsLOOK AT THE . Hitchhikers / Trainhoppers / Rubbertramps / Vandwellers / Skoolies / Backpackers / Biketramps / Boatpunks / Dirty Kids / Crustpunks / Squatters / All Houseless Travelers He was killed when he got caught between a bridge and an Amtrak train last week. A longtime sports writer, he's covered the NFL for CBSSports.com and boxing for Forbes. Then when he went south through Wyoming, I found the impressionistic piano music during the dry rugged desolate landscape section really ironic. 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! He drank like a fish while hopping trains. The Secret Society of Internet Hobossite wrote about internet reports that Stobie, who might have been trapped on a bridge by an oncoming train, either fell off a bridge onto tracks below or that his backpack got tangled in a passing Amtrak train while he was on the bridge and that he was dragged to his death. 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. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. One of the towns that he filmed, but made no comments on, I'm pretty sure was my hometown, Bismarck ND. 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. 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. 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. 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. Thanks for the link DA, and enjoyed all the comments. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. ), It was the first one that Devil's Advocate posted. 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. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. Stobe was an artist and played the piano for all his videos. He knew an enormous amount about tramp life, but he made a mistake and that mistake was fatal. That guy may have been one of the last of his kind. ._2a172ppKObqWfRHr8eWBKV{-ms-flex-negative:0;flex-shrink:0;margin-right:8px}._39-woRduNuowN7G4JTW4I8{margin-top:12px}._136QdRzXkGKNtSQ-h1fUru{display:-ms-flexbox;display:flex;margin:8px 0;width:100%}.r51dfG6q3N-4exmkjHQg_{font-size:10px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.5px;line-height:12px;text-transform:uppercase;-ms-flex-pack:justify;justify-content:space-between;-ms-flex-align:center;align-items:center}.r51dfG6q3N-4exmkjHQg_,._2BnLYNBALzjH6p_ollJ-RF{display:-ms-flexbox;display:flex}._2BnLYNBALzjH6p_ollJ-RF{margin-left:auto}._1-25VxiIsZFVU88qFh-T8p{padding:0}._2nxyf8XcTi2UZsUInEAcPs._2nxyf8XcTi2UZsUInEAcPs{color:var(--newCommunityTheme-widgetColors-sidebarWidgetTextColor)} I've watched a few of his videos and found them interesting enough to watch. Stobe was an artist. Was hoping to meet up with him at some point. Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. They were, however, compelling. Freight trains wait on railroad tracks with the city skyline in the distance on May 15, 2015 in New Orleans. Reddits Home for HOUSELESS Travelers! 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. 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. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. 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. English .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} We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. Stobe the Hobo RIP. Goes to show you how dangerous life on the rails can be. ._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} Our friend James Stobie, aka Stobe the Hobo, died Wednesday the 8th of November, 2017. I think a lot of the injuries and deaths result from people taking rides common sense would tell someone are unsafe, Hayes said. :(. Really enjoyed his videos, always cool to listen to his thoughts. Do anything long enough and the odds WILL catch up to you.he tragically got off the wrong side of the train in a tangled area N of balmer, passenger trains run right thru there as well as freight. There are no volunteers for this cemetery. 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. I love that dude. Stobe had incredible amounts of knowledge about the in's and outs of trains and train yards and procedures. /*# sourceMappingURL=https://www.redditstatic.com/desktop2x/chunkCSS/TopicLinksContainer.3b33fc17a17cec1345d4_.css.map*/Rest In Peace Stobe, on the most interesting people to listen to. He was from Colorado but had been in the Coast Guard in my old town, Seattle, and sometimes hung out up there. 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. A not so good friend of mine had most of her leg skinned off of her from toes up to knee a few months ago in a train knuckle accident. I watched the whole thing yesterday and just loved watching the sections from Milwaukee through Montana, all my old stomping grounds. Stobe the HoboYouTube There are other, darker, theories surrounding Stobie's death. 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. Otherwise STFU. Channel The channel was created on February 15, 2012, and the first video was uploaded on February 17, 2012. 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.. 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. 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, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KpqCmZx0Kug. Stobe attack RIP now Im sad. Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. That link takes me to a playlist of all of his videos. Lis suosikkeihin Ilmianna. This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. 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 wasn't like he was some clueless newbie. I never could figure him out, but I liked his tours of the towns he was stuck in. This lifestyle WILL catch up to you. Let others know about your loved one's death. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. Is it 2/3 through the first video? Created by Vagabonds, for Vagabonds! RIP Stobie! Hope that westbound is as beautiful as our earthly lines. .s5ap8yh1b4ZfwxvHizW3f{color:var(--newCommunityTheme-metaText);padding-top:5px}.s5ap8yh1b4ZfwxvHizW3f._19JhaP1slDQqu2XgT3vVS0{color:#ea0027} Hobo Stobe. based on information from your browser. I have always had a wanderlust and was fascinated by that guy (RIP). According to data maintained by the Federal Rail Administration released last week, it seems that Stobe was far from alone in 2017. This truely sucks. Man, that is horrible. I was the brain dead retard person. Stobe the hobo Stobe the hobo. I assume, rightly or wrongly, that it was something by Debussy. 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.

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