House Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi and San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie joined first responders and veterans Friday at the Presidio of San Francisco for a ceremony commemorating those who lost their lives on 9/11 and to honor veterans who served in the wars following the terror attack.

“To the families who lost loved ones on 9/11, and to the first responders who survived but carry their memories, we hold on to your hearts,” said San Francisco Fire Chief Dean Crispen in a speech. “We remember your sacrifice, and we continue the work of supporting one another in your honor.”

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Alise is a general assignment reporter with a focus on covering government, elections, housing, crime, courts and entertainment in San Francisco and on the Peninsula. Alise is a Bay Area native from San Carlos. She studied history at University of California, Santa Cruz and first started journalism at Skyline College’s school newspaper in San Bruno. She has interned for Bay City News and for Eesti Rahvusringhääling, or Estonian Public Broadcasting. She has covered everything from the removal of former San Mateo County Sheriff Christina Corpus to the divisive battle over the Great Highway on San Francisco’s west side. Please send her any tips.