To honor "Hedley's Fallen Son's", those who died during World War I & II, the town erected a cenotaph near the far end of Scott Avenue. Since then, the Hedley Cenotaph landmark, has become a meeting place, a quiet place, and always a busy point of reference for locals helping visitors find their place in Hedley -you'll surely hear someone say "go to the cenotaph, turn right, and there's the route to the bridge crossing 20 Mile Creek"...or some other directive.
Every November 11th, the townfolk come out and pay tribute to those who courageously went overseas and fought alongside their 54th Kootenay Battalion.