There are no volunteers for this cemetery. 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. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. I think an established host interviewing Stobe between a few of the more interesting clips could have made some for some great content. Jim was, no.. IS a legend in the loner, vagabond, hobo, man of the world lifestyle and fuck all if my biggest regret is getting into this just too late enough to never meet him. I've had dear friends fall victim to each of those situations. The novelty wears off RAPIDLY. ._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} I think a lot of the injuries and deaths result from people taking rides common sense would tell someone are unsafe, Hayes said. 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. 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. She said that those who dont have much money use it to travel while maintaining a sense of autonomy. Try again 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. Hitchhikers / Trainhoppers / Rubbertramps / Vandwellers / Skoolies / Backpackers / Biketramps / Boatpunks / Dirty Kids / Crustpunks / Squatters / All Houseless Travelers Remembering Stobe the Hobo, Jim ( James) Stobie - Facebook Catch you on the . Then when he went south through Wyoming, I found the impressionistic piano music during the dry rugged desolate landscape section really ironic. Dude was VERY VERY smart, very humble, super strong instincts, ball of steel and he loved drinking beer wow!. Year should not be greater than current year. A longtime sports writer, he's covered the NFL for CBSSports.com and boxing for Forbes. The police identified his remains from fingerprints from the Coast Guard records Friday, and notified his parents. Stobe the Hobo, the internet's most famous train-hopper, dead after 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. In addition to that, he of course was incredibly free and adventurous. Not my photo. Trainhopping is NOT glamorous or romantic. Is there any source? Your Scrapbook is currently empty. 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. Stobe the Hobo, the internet's most famous train-hopper, dead after But after years of insights from the road, the former Coast Guard member appeared to. Railroad trespassing fatalities in the U.S. reach 10-year high - NBC News 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. RIP HobeStobe. He was 33. 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. Freight trains wait on railroad tracks with the city skyline in the distance on May 15, 2015 in New Orleans. 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. 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. He would've been 35 on this day. Stobe didnt commit suicide he just got complacent riding. See you at Big Rock Candy Mountain, Stobe. By redneckhippie, February 25, 2020 in General Chat. 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Even though strange, the guy was unique and far more talented than you give credit. Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? based on information from your browser. It may take up to 1 hour for your comment to appear on the website. 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). You can always change this later in your Account settings. 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. The reality of jumping on a train doesnt always match the easy, romantic depiction on television screens. Hobie, 33, who became a YouTube star, died in 2017 near Baltimore, Maryland. Learn more about managing a memorial . Then when he went south through Wyoming, I found the impressionistic piano music during the dry rugged desolate landscape section really ironic. Stobe the Hobo - by Tim Menees - Inkpen Flyer - Substack Trainhoppers just give us railfans a bad name. This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. I wouldn't have created a thread about Stobe if I didn't think he was interesting and unique. Cause death for stobie hobo we was multi trama due to accident I talked to the corner 410 in baltimore rip Stobe the camera man 2 Curtismccorkel 5 yr. ago I told him about the drop pack wait it out why rush 2 Colorado_love 5 yr. ago If you were there then you should notify the authorities in Baltimore. train hopping accident in Baltimore yesterday. Ironweed, Hazardoussix6six and Odin. Even seasoned experts can make mistakes. Hitchhikers / Trainhoppers / Rubbertramps / Vandwellers / Skoolies / Backpackers / Biketramps / Boatpunks / Dirty Kids / Crustpunks / Squatters / All Houseless Travelers Author: bbethmann. What the hell happened?! He recalled another train hopper, known as James "Stobe the Hobo" Hobie, who was struck and killed by a train. "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. 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. Phil McCausland / Federal Railroad Administration. "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. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. I only discovered him because of the announcement of his death. Maybe not so much after watching his videos and reading this morning that he was drug to death by a Amtrak. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. Failed to report flower. It means he rides around from place to place, stowing away on board trains. Created by Vagabonds, for Vagabonds! Who is shoestring? Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. 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. Thank you so much for your condolences. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. He was from Colorado but had been in the Coast Guard in my old town, Seattle, and sometimes hung out up there. A system error has occurred. You are using an out of date browser. I am really disappointed with modern boring life in the U.S. and the fact that traveling basically requires a personal vehicle these days. The Curious Case of Stobe the Hobo - Amtrak Unlimited Discussion Forum By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. Can anyone on here "name that tune"? It's Stobe the Hobo's birthday today! 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