On April 7, 1929, a parade to the Abbotsford Cenotaph was headed by members of Chilliwack bank and composed of 40 war Veterans and the Abbotsford Girl Guides' troop. Bishop de Pencier unveiled the cenotaph and and dedicated it to those who lost their lives in the First World War. The ceremony was attended by about 300 people. Many wreaths and floral sprays were placed at the monument by relatives and friends of the departed heroes.
The monument was made of grey British Columbia granite and stands nine feet tall with base stones. It was to be permanently illuminated by an electric lamp placed at the peak, but it was vandalized so often that the lamp was replaced by a cross. Contractors for the memorial were Art Monument Co., Ltd., of Vancouver and New Westminster. President of the firm J.W. Whitworth saw service in the 54th Battalion. The cost of the memorial with electrical fixtures was about $600.
The Second World War plaque was added in the 1950s and the Korean War plaque was unveiled on June 7, 1992.
In 2016, those associated with the cenotaph wanted to correct spelling mistakes, include missing names found from new research and include ranks. On June 15, 2022, the new plaques were unveiled to the public and officially dedicated.
