Book of Memories for Charles Orbanek

Story shared: Former student

Fri, 15 Apr 2022 00:09:21 EDT

There was a dark side to this man that not many seem to know about. He tormented and emotionally abused me mercilessly at St George school. The wost was the public body shaming and humiliation. He even allowed another student to hit me, and encouraged others to point and laugh. I was eleven at the time, he was in his thirties or forties. To this day I suffer from PTSD and require therapy. I'm not happy he's dead. I'd love to ask him, why. What was he thinking? Does he feel any remorse for, as a grown adult, doing irreparable damage to a child?

Story shared: My boss, Chuck

Sat, 21 Dec 2013 10:25:54 EST

I worked with Chuck at the Broward County Work Release Centre from 2000/2001. DHS took over some of the facility, in 2002, and I piloted a project for "non criminal female detainees." The operation of Broward Transitional Centre fell under the Bureau Of Immigration and Custom Enforcement (ICE) Chuck and I next worked along side one another when we were deployed to GTMO, in. 2003. I have extremely fond memories from when we worked together. My sincerest and deepest condolences to his family and friends . Kind Regards Michelle

Story shared: One special Angel

Tue, 10 Dec 2013 22:51:28 EST

I had the honor to have you as my teach at St. George so many years ago. I will always remember you. My warmest of thoughts and prayers go out to Mr. O's family, partner, and all his friends. We were truly blessed to call him teacher and friend.. RIP Mr. O. and Thank you

Condolence From David Borkowski

Mon, 09 Dec 2013 19:43:45 EST

My deepest condolences. Mr. Orbanek was my first male teacher when I was in 8th grade. He was a great teacher and I have never forgotten the paragraph of the declaration of independence he made us memorize. Very fond memories and will never forget him.

Story shared: Teacher

Mon, 09 Dec 2013 00:32:51 EST

Mr. Orbanek, or “Mr. O” as we called him, was one of my favorite teachers at St. George from 1974-1977. I didn’t realize it then, but it must have been his first teaching position. He was a great teacher – he was the first male teacher our class had ever had. At first we thought he was “mean”, but by the end of the first year we all liked him and were secretly happy that he moved up grades with us. I remember him walking around with a yardstick – an intimidation tactic, which worked! If/when it broke he would tape it to a new one. It was several thick by the end of the year. He also had a way of squeezing coins out of 6th graders to adopt or help feed orphan children. Once the class raised a certain amount of money it was sent to some charity and we received a certificate saying we helped that child. If I recall, the class would name the child and write their name on the certificate. The bulletin board was covered with certificates. It became like a competition between the classes which ultimately helped more children in the long run. My sympathies to his children, I’m thankful to have had your dad as a teacher – maybe we broke him in a little bit for you, or else he knew all the tricks by the time you came along.  RIP, Mr. O.

Condolence From Richie & Mary Ehlinger

Sat, 07 Dec 2013 16:16:43 EST

Our sincere condolences to Chucks family and friends. We will miss you dear buddy. All the good times we have had over the last several years. Weather in the pool or just sitting on the porch chatting about everything including all our wonderful neighbors. All the COP rides and domino games. We love you and you will be in our hearts forever.

Condolence From DOUG BRUCE

Sat, 07 Dec 2013 10:50:38 EST

My sincere condolences for your lost dear Bill, please extend our condolences to Charles' family as well.

Condolence From Kathy Hazzard

Sat, 07 Dec 2013 01:15:31 EST

My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. The love he gave you will continue to live on in your hearts. So sorry for your loss

Condolence From matt crofts

Fri, 06 Dec 2013 16:46:40 EST

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and Chucks family! Words can not express our sorrow. God bless! Love Matt and Tracy

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Fri, 06 Dec 2013 16:18:42 EST

What a dangerous crew...Will, Richie, Chuck and Mary. They do a good job keeping the riff-raff out of the neighborhood.

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Fri, 06 Dec 2013 13:49:52 EST

Memorial Candle lit by Helena Perlmutter

Fri, 06 Dec 2013 13:48:12 EST

Neil and Helen Perlmutter

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Fri, 06 Dec 2013 13:17:01 EST

Chuck and his sister Barb on Sea Escape.

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Fri, 06 Dec 2013 13:13:57 EST

On Sea Escape.

Story shared: Chuck

Fri, 06 Dec 2013 12:09:57 EST

Chuck was someone I truly called a friend. When I first started at BTC, my office was outside of the facility compound, pretty isolated from the rest of the institution. Chuck came over, introduced himself, and then got me up to speed on the facility and all the little nuances I needed to be aware. From that moment on Chuck and I were two peas in a pod. He always kept me up to speed on what was going on around the facility and whenever I needed to step away from the madness I knew I could count on him to help me take a breather. I always enjoyed walking into his office and listening to whatever top 40 music station he had on. I would bust his chops about the music being a little out of his demographic and he would laugh and tell me that’s how he stays young and hip. I never questioned it again and enjoyed my visits to his office even more after that. Chuck had a way of brightening up my Monday. He would come in and tell me about his weekend with the Sugar Bay crew or his adventures as a community patrol volunteer and their upgrade to actually getting a vehicle with lights and sirens. He was full adventure and always up for a good time. As we continued to work together I earned the title of his work wife and he was my work husband. We would speak of his children, he was always so proud of them and their accomplishments, and just share our daily ins and outs with each other. Even after I left BTC, though we didn’t talk as often, we kept in touch and he always brought a smile to my face. Chuck was my friend and I will miss him dearly.

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Fri, 06 Dec 2013 11:46:25 EST

Condolence From Denise LaPonsey Daughetee

Fri, 06 Dec 2013 08:00:08 EST

My thoughts and prayers are with you Bill. Treasure Chuck's memories that you shared together. Love you!!!