The M.J. “Dolly” Cooper Veterans Cemetery opened in December 2007. Currently, 1,219 veterans, spouses and dependents, have been buried with another 3,817 registered (pre-certified) with the cemetery for burials in the future. “Pre-certified” means the cemetery has determined eligibility after receiving and reviewing copies of a veteran’s DD-214 or discharge document and marriage certificate on file so when there is a need, scheduling a burial can be done without delay.