Members of South Lake Tahoe’s American Legion Post 795 and the Ladies Auxiliary are hosting a commemorative ceremony to honor the victims and first responders of Sept. 11, 2001. 

The ceremony will take place at 11am on Sept. 11 at the American Legion Hall, 2748 Lake Tahoe Blvd., South Lake Tahoe. Refreshments will be served.

This year marks the 16th anniversary of the attacks on the World Trade Center, Pentagon and airline flight takeovers.

On Sept. 11, American Legion posts across the country will honor the innocent victims who lost their lives along with American military service personnel who have died in the war against terrorism.

The ceremony will also recognize local emergency service personnel.