The AE911Truth Petition
To the Members of the House of Representatives and of the Senate of the United States of America,
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT:
On Behalf of the People of the United States of America, the undersigned Architects and Engineers for 9/11 Truth and affiliates hereby petition for, and demand, a truly independent investigation with subpoena power in order to uncover the full truth surrounding the events of 9/11/01 – specifically the collapses of the World Trade Center Towers and Building 7. We believe there is sufficient doubt about the official story and therefore the 9/11 investigation must be re-opened and must include a full inquiry into the possible use of explosives that might have been the actual cause of the destruction of the World Trade Center Twin Towers and Building 7.
Featured Petition Signers
Nathan Menard, AIA
Architect
B Arch, Louisiana Tech University, 1984
The destruction of three skyscrapers on 9/11 produced the most devastating images I have seen in my lifetime. We lost the most monumental buildings on the NYC skyline.…
Nathan Menard, AIA
B Arch, Louisiana Tech University, 1984
Santa Ana, CA
Occupation: Architect
Bachelor of Architecture, Louisiana Tech University 1984. Master of Business Administration, Argosy University, 2010. I've practiced architecture for over 30 years and have been licensed in California since 1996. I've been the owner of MENARCH (Menard Architecture) since 2009.
The destruction of three skyscrapers on 9/11 produced the most devastating images I have seen in my lifetime. We lost the most monumental buildings on the NYC skyline. This event changed the way of life for Americans. It created a new level of security for large gatherings and travel. It promoted a new level of respect for the dedicated men & women who serve as first responders. For a while, it renewed the American society's love of liberty and patriotism. However, the evidence of controlled demolition of WTC 7 must be investigated so we can understand the true cause of this event.
Tanner J. Kirchoff, Architect
Kansas State University
I viewed the video of WTC Building #7 collapsing. It is worth investigating to determine why the building fell symmetrically at near free fall speed.
Tanner J. Kirchoff, Architect
Kansas State University
San Antonio, TX
Graduated Kansas State University. I am an architect at RVK Architects of San Antonio, TX.
I viewed the video of WTC Building #7 collapsing. It is worth investigating to determine why the building fell symmetrically at near free fall speed.
Kim Haws
Manufacturing
Popular explanations of the collapse of the world trade center buildings seem to ignore the structural roll of columns. The public television production, Nova entirely left out the…
Kim Haws
Richland, WA
Occupation: Manufacturing
Inventor, designer, and owner of manufacturing business. My company processes 250 to 300 tons of steel and other materials annually into manufactured products, mainly for the agriculture industry. My company utilizes a variety of materials processing technologies including: laser cutting, plasma cutting, shearing, machining, welding, and heavy pressing in the thousands of tons. The steel structural materials, of which the world trade center buildings were made, are very similar to the materials we process. Age 61, 35 years experience.
Popular explanations of the collapse of the world trade center buildings seem to ignore the structural roll of columns. The public television production, Nova entirely left out the core columns of the building in their animation of the collapse, focusing our attention on floor pancaking, as though the floors are the structure that support the building. Even a slight understanding of how much force it would take to telescope the columns of these buildings all the way to ground level and beyond, makes the official explanation laughable. The same is true of the heat generated by an oxygen starved fire in weakening the high strength structural steel to the point collapse. Only explosives could have reduced these three buildings to their own footprint in so short a time. We are witnesses of this crime; it was done in broad daylight and many of us saw it on live TV; yet, most of us still don't know what we saw.
John Zumbrum
Software Engineering
B. S. Mechanical Engineering, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, 2009.
The NIST report inadequately pursued the possibility of explosives, given the buildings came down in symmetrical, free-fall collapse.
John Zumbrum
B. S. Mechanical Engineering, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, 2009.
Redwood City, CA
Occupation: Software Engineering
2009 B.S. Mechanical Engineering, 10 years experience building software systems
The NIST report inadequately pursued the possibility of explosives, given the buildings came down in symmetrical, free-fall collapse.
Ove Hundseid, MS
MS Mechanical Engineering
Free fall collapse of the buildings is not possible without use of explosives. - - - - As the towers collapsed they were turned in to concrete dust…
Ove Hundseid, MS
MS Mechanical Engineering
Sandnes, Rogaland, Norway
Graduated from Norwegian University of Science and Technology. 10 years work experience in the offshore oil and gas industry.
Free fall collapse of the buildings is not possible without use of explosives. - - - - As the towers collapsed they were turned in to concrete dust and relatively small pieces structural steel. This combined with the almost free fall of the collapsed floors would have reduced the load on the lower floors that were intact, not increased it. So,what caused them to collapse?
Paul Edward, PEng
Civil/Mechanical Engineer
Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering, Queen's University, Kingston ON
It is clear to me that Tower 7 was taken down with a controlled demolition.
Paul Edward, PEng
Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering, Queen's University, Kingston ON
Unionville, VA
Occupation: Civil/Mechanical Engineer
I graduated in 2006 with a Bachelor Degree in Mechanical Engineering. I have worked in mechanical design engineering of large structural weldments for over 5 years, and more recently work in underground construction such as tunnels, and subway stations. I have been a licensed professional engineer in Canada since 2013.
It is clear to me that Tower 7 was taken down with a controlled demolition.
David E. Koester
Retired
BS Engineering Science, University of Texas Austin, 1980
The investigation will probably never be reopened by the government. All action must come from we the people.
David E. Koester
BS Engineering Science, University of Texas Austin, 1980
Warwick, MA
Occupation: Retired
BS Engineering Science, University of Texas at Austin, 1980.
The investigation will probably never be reopened by the government. All action must come from we the people.
Brittanny Belanger, CET, EIT, LEED Green Associate
Project Coordinator
University of Ottawa
Appropriate measures should be taken for a thorough investigation of the integrity of the Twins following the 9/11 aircraft attack.
Brittanny Belanger, CET, EIT, LEED Green Associate
University of Ottawa
Ottawa, ON, Canada
Occupation: Project Coordinator
Certified Engineering Technologist, Engineer-in-Training, & LEED Green Associate
Appropriate measures should be taken for a thorough investigation of the integrity of the Twins following the 9/11 aircraft attack.
Vida Ogorelec, B.Arch, MFA
Sustainable Development
B.A, Engineering, University of Ljubljan
I think that it is of paramount importance internationally and for the US Democracy that the truth be established about what actually took place on that day and…
Vida Ogorelec, B.Arch, MFA
B.A, Engineering, University of Ljubljan
Dorking, Ljubljana, United Kingdom
Occupation: Sustainable Development
After a first degree in Architecture from the University of Ljubljana, Vida took a Master of Fine Arts from the Academy of Art College in San Francisco (her thesis was Environmental Impact of Design). On her return to Slovenia she became Public Relations Manager for the Ministry of Environment and Spatial Planning in Ljubljana. Having been introduced to environmental activism in San Francisco, Vida then left the Ministry to establish Umanotera, the Slovenian Foundation for Sustainable Development.
I think that it is of paramount importance internationally and for the US Democracy that the truth be established about what actually took place on that day and the truth be recognised officially. As often stated, the mechanical facts seem quite clear, the hard part are the implications of it. But I think we owe it to everyone who died (on 9/11 and subsequent wars in Iraq and Afghanistan), as well as ourselves and our children.
Ulrich Reiter
Theatre Engineering
Masters in Theatre Engineering, Baden-Wurttemberg Cooperative State University, 1971
The 9/11 event has to be investigated again, since the truth behind it will affect all the people worldwide. There is so much doubt about the official version,…
Ulrich Reiter
Masters in Theatre Engineering, Baden-Wurttemberg Cooperative State University, 1971
Berlin
Occupation: Theatre Engineering
Theater Engineering for almost 15 Jears, N'rnberg, Stuttgart, Z'rich, Bayreuth, Berlin, China.
The 9/11 event has to be investigated again, since the truth behind it will affect all the people worldwide. There is so much doubt about the official version, and if America wants to be the role model for a free world, it should find its way back to credibility and honesty.
Allen J. Thompson, BSCE
Consultant
BS Civil Engineering, The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina, 1956
From watching the event on the day it happened, to today, I feel very strongly that the way the building came down evidenced a controlled demolition and not…
Allen J. Thompson, BSCE
BS Civil Engineering, The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina, 1956
Miami, FL
Occupation: Consultant
BSCE The Citadel in 1956. Worked in design and construction of fossil and nuclear power plants, construction of oil and gas pipelines, construction of oil and gas refineries. Also worked as general contractor on large office facilities; also small public works projects for federal, state, county, and city governments.
From watching the event on the day it happened, to today, I feel very strongly that the way the building came down evidenced a controlled demolition and not an accident.
Frances A. Halperin
Architect
Bachelor of Architecture, University of California, Berkeley, 1982
The falling down of the buildings defies all I learned in architectural school about the demolition of skyscrapers.
Frances A. Halperin
Bachelor of Architecture, University of California, Berkeley, 1982
San Rafael, CA
Occupation: Architect
4 year arch degree. Professional licensed architect since 1988 in own business
The falling down of the buildings defies all I learned in architectural school about the demolition of skyscrapers.
Petition Signatories
Curran Shaw
Portland, OR
Education: Portland State University
Curran Shaw
Portland State University
Portland, OR
Don Penrose
Eugene, OR
Don Penrose
Eugene, OR
Melinda Tuhus
Hamden, CT
Melinda Tuhus
Hamden, CT
Journalist
Andrew Barker
Beaverton, OR
Andrew Barker
Beaverton, OR
Skeptical, and eager to learn more.
Barbara Steinhilber
Cottage Grove, OR
Barbara Steinhilber
Cottage Grove, OR
Ronald Barnes
Cincinnati, OH
Occupation: Plumber
Ronald Barnes
Cincinnati, OH
Occupation: Plumber
I am a concerned citizen, (high school diploma, some college. I have done construction in large and small buildings in the area of plumbing.
I am 100% sure that we the people have been lied to concerning the official story of 9/11. I appreciate all of the work done by the groups pushing for a new investigation.
Micheal Genovese
Deerfield, OH
Micheal Genovese
Deerfield, OH
I'm a 49 year old man. Single father of 2. I'm the plant supervisor at a cryogenic grinding company. I'm worried about my family's future. I always tell them to be proud to be an American and that we live in the safest place in the world. The more I learn the facts about the Towers the more I understand I'm being lied to. How do I tell them I might have been wrong? I just want the truth. no matter how bad it is.
Ive got to admit l'd forgotten about 9/11. Mainly because of all the silly conspiracy theories. The PBS documentary definitely moved me and got my attention. Laws of physics don't lie. Then I learn NIST never tested for explosives. WHAT?!?! Our government needs to do a real scientific investigation. Because the more I read these reports the more ridiculous they look. All we can do is spread the word about these facts. I have surprised a lot of people with the things they didn't know about steel structured buildings. WTC 7 drops in 6.6 seconds? I bet there is demolition company's that couldn't drop it that fast. Who needs demolition crews away, NIST claims all you need is a match.
Sarah Castrogiovanni
Philadelphia, PA
Sarah Castrogiovanni
Philadelphia, PA
My knowledge of 9/11 has been gained only recently. I have a science background, not technical, but I am fairly convinced of the rationale of the 'inside job' theory based on the data presented by A & E.
The story told by mainstream media conflicts with actual footage of the destruction (bldg 7).
Patrick Pleski
Portland, OR
Patrick Pleski
Portland, OR
Anna Ungaro
Jersey City, NJ
Anna Ungaro
Jersey City, NJ
A full investigation is needed because we deserve the truth.
James Huddleston
Portland, OR
James Huddleston
Portland, OR
Retired teacher
Erika Wright
Portland, OR
Education: Portland State University
Erika Wright
Portland State University
Portland, OR
Linnea Habernicht
Portland, OR
Linnea Habernicht
Portland, OR
Christopher Sanborn
Portland, OR
Christopher Sanborn
Portland, OR
Devon Greene
Portland, OR
Devon Greene
Portland, OR
I am from New York and I want real answers!
"Confused about ""official story"" as well as the myriad of info online"
Jack Depalma
Brooklyn, NY
Jack Depalma
Brooklyn, NY
NYC science teacher ' 32 years
Investigations do not destroy the evidence.
Jim Raymond
St Louis, MO
Occupation: Roofing Contractor
Education: High School Graduate
Jim Raymond
High School Graduate
St Louis, MO
Occupation: Roofing Contractor
Roofing Contractor for 16 years. Have been in the construction industry 22 years.
It's time for justice for the murders of innocent citizens. Those responsible need to be exposed and prosecuted by the USDoJ. We need accountability within our law enforcement and elected officials. Having a badge or holding an office grants you no special privileges. I am disgusted with the media, governmental agencies for thinking the public is stupid enough to believe that terrorists managed to cause 3 structurally sound buildings to collapse. It's a sad day in the U.S and we demand an unbiased and unmolested investigation into what really happened.
April Shattuck
Portland, OR
April Shattuck
Portland, OR
Antonino Genovese
Deerfield, OH
Antonino Genovese
Deerfield, OH
I am an honor student in high school. My Dad convinced me to watch your videos. My Dad tells me to trust our government, but after watching your video he has changed his outlook on America, and so have I.
At the time I was too young to understand, but I know how it troubled both my Mom and Dad. After I watched a PBS video I started to see the facts.
Yannis Tziligakis, PhD
New York City, NY
Education: PhD
Yannis Tziligakis, PhD
PhD
New York City, NY
Teach at Mechanics Institute
David Black, BA
Baltimore, MD
Occupation: Financial Consultant
Education: BA
David Black, BA
BA
Baltimore, MD
Occupation: Financial Consultant
I have a bachelor's degree in art history. I have been working for a global consulting firm since 2006. I specialize in forensic accounting, international fraud investigations and corporate bankruptcy.
It is my position that the skyscrapers were destroyed by controlled demolition. It is my position that no conventional aircraft, passenger or otherwise, were involved in the destruction of the buildings. I do not accept the video footage made available to the public to be accurate representations of the events. I am in support of initiating a new investigation, which will include the right to inspect the surviving debris. I am in support of the determination of the reason for the destruction that is consistent with the laws of physics.
Fiachra O'donnchadha
Baile Åtha Cliath, Ireland
Occupation: Retired
Education: Third level
Fiachra O'donnchadha
Third level
Baile Åtha Cliath, Ireland
Occupation: Retired
Third level ed. +. I do not wish to appear to brag about what I consider to be a basic liberal arts education.
Having read Prof. Neils Herrit et al.'s paper and studied video footage taken on the day, followed Mr. Chandler's mathematically founded reasoning and having seen NIST not finding evidence of explosives for which they did not look, I consider that an independent open minded investigation of the cause of the collapses is the minimum that the citizens of the non-US world are due - particularly so given that U.S.A. foreign policy after 911 was based on the 'War on Terror'!!!
T S, PhD
Latham, NY
Education: PhD Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
T S, PhD
PhD Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Latham, NY
I hold a PhD in STS (Science and Technology Studies) from Rensselaer Polytechnic Inst., Troy, NY, USA.
I cannot do better than what has already been done by 9/11 Truth researchers. Where the official story makes an exiting fairy tale, the alternative views, particularly put forth by 9/11 Truth Movement, are the emerging viewpoints to which people around the world should be proud to salute.
Timothy Krytenberg
Portland, OR
Timothy Krytenberg
Portland, OR
Bailey Becker
Aloha, OR
Bailey Becker
Aloha, OR
Kauri Voss
Portland, OR
Kauri Voss
Portland, OR
Jonathan K. Mcgee
Portland, OR
Jonathan K. Mcgee
Portland, OR
Raoul Unger
Tumba, Sweden
Raoul Unger
Tumba, Sweden
Plumber/Construction worker - first hand experience with builders, owners, contractors trying to ignore costs and health issues with removing asbestos. If they can get away with not paying for asbestos removal they will attempt it. Workers risking their health is irrelevant - workers are their to be used and abused and disposed of like cattle for the evil greedy rich.
When I learned that the owner of the Towers and Building 7 was avoiding removing asbestos and collecting on insurance, my question as to why would the buildings come down if the planes didn't cause it. Why? Insurance fraud, asbestos. Now it made sense why they would come down - now there is a reason, no mystery - it's clear, it's crime. It's greed profit. Insurance fraud and fake war on terror to mask Cheney/Bush family private pirate raids for oil in other countries.
Kris K. Lipman
Portland, OR
Education: Portland State University
Kris K. Lipman
Portland State University
Portland, OR
New Yorker, student, knowledgeable about Building 7.
Expose the truth.
Luc L. CôTé
Roberval, QC, Canada
Occupation: Janitor
Education: DEP
Luc L. CôTé
DEP
Roberval, QC, Canada
Occupation: Janitor
59 years old. Business owner.
I believe it was a controlled d'molition.
Casper Roijmans
Hoogeloon, Netherlands
Casper Roijmans
Hoogeloon, Netherlands
What they tell us is obviously not true, and, they abuse the fear created that day to start wars under false pretense. They even enforce laws taking away basic human rights. This is not right and would never have happened if the general public knew the truth. Lets hope some of the horrible things following out of 9/11 can be undone.
Nat Cohn
Salem, OR
Nat Cohn
Salem, OR
Karen Parkison
Salem, OR
Karen Parkison
Salem, OR