Surviving Spouse

Surviving Spouse

My name is John Blumenthal I am an active Oklahoma City Police officer with over 23yrs experience. In August of 2000, my partner Officer Jeff Rominger and Trooper Matt Evans were killed in a pursuit in the Oklahoma City metro area. I was in the pursuit and watched the accident. I was also on scene when Sgt Jonathon Dragus was killed in October 2005. I have been involved with C.O.P.S. for several years doing Support Services at NPW, Traumas in Law Enforcement, mentoring at kid’s camp and young adult’s camp. I also attend the co-workers retreat as an attendee. I am married and have 3 boys and 1 grandson. My father was an Oklahoma City officer, my brother is on the department and my son. I believe in the C.O.P.S. mission and love talking to officers and family members. 

Tara is the Vice President of Compliance Program and CRA Officer for a family owned bank in Oklahoma and Arkansas. She was born and raised in Oklahoma. Tara attended Oklahoma State University and NSU and received a Bachelors in Business Management with an emphasis on Human Resources. Her faith and family are the most important relationships to her.  She has a deep passion for serving and helping first responders, Law Enforcement, our military, and their families. She also lived through a critical incident with an officer and has used that experience to help agencies and families with having a better response. She also serves on the Warrior’s Rest Foundation. She has extensive knowledge in Non-Profit fundraising, leadership, and organizational management.