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
Wayne Timura
Real Estate Development and Construction Mgmt
University of Vermont
I support a new investigation.
Wayne Timura
University of Vermont
Monument, CO
Occupation: Real Estate Development and Construction Mgmt
I support a new investigation.
Stephen B. Barasch, AIA, Apa, NCARB, PhD
B Arch, Univ of AZ; M Arch, Rice Univ
After reviewing the data presented by the Architects & Engineers for 9/11 Truth Organization and through my independent assessment of the data I have reviewed, and based on…
Stephen B. Barasch, AIA, Apa, NCARB, PhD
B Arch, Univ of AZ; M Arch, Rice Univ
San Luis Obispo, CA
I have been a practicing architect/urban designer and management consultant with over 40 years experience and the founder and president of Barasch Architects & Associates, Inc., a multidisciplined architecture/engineering corporation. I have had broad experience in the planning, design & engineering of multi-story, braced-frame and moment-resisting steel frame structures including office towers and large scale institutional complexes.
After reviewing the data presented by the Architects & Engineers for 9/11 Truth Organization and through my independent assessment of the data I have reviewed, and based on my 40+ years of professional experience, I have concluded that it would be nearly impossible for any of the principal World Trade Center Towers to collapse in the manner or in the recorded time frame as a result of any fire or explosion caused solely by the impact of terrorist-guided aircraft alone. Braced steel frame buildings simply don't collapse in a symmetrical manner with a uniform plume of debris in 102 or 56 minutes respectively with modern structural design standards and state-of-the-art life-safety systems which must be continuously inspected by local building inspectors based on ever increasing performance standards centered on human survival.
Peter S. Jessen, Engineer
Engineer/Ceo
B.A., Engineering, Technical University of Denmark
Just to put it simple: A man is found shot through the heart. As a starting point the police considers the case as a traffic accident and begins…
Peter S. Jessen, Engineer
B.A., Engineering, Technical University of Denmark
Ballerup, Denmark
Occupation: Engineer/Ceo
In high school I learned physics, Newton's laws. Already at this level you would have adequate understanding of the violation of crime investigation. Beyond this I'm an electrical/mechanical engineer, driving my own company today. In Denmark my title is Akademiingeni'r HD.
Just to put it simple: A man is found shot through the heart. As a starting point the police considers the case as a traffic accident and begins to make it probable that the man is a victim of such, as declaring that no signs of a crime can be observed. The American people and the rest of the world have now for almost 20 years witnessed this odd variety of rule of law exercise resulting in the horrific consequences for the USA and the world that the war on terror has brought about.
Thomas G. Winterer, BArch
BA Arch, University of Minnesota
I see no difference to 'videoed' controlled building demolition and the videos of the 3 towers that were demolished on 9/11/01.
Thomas G. Winterer, BArch
BA Arch, University of Minnesota
Excelsior, MN
Degreed professional focusing on office space planning and design. I have over 35 years of professional experience, the majority of which, focuses on tenant improvement related projects.
I see no difference to 'videoed' controlled building demolition and the videos of the 3 towers that were demolished on 9/11/01.
Joseph Sterczala
BS Chemical Engineering, WPI
With the passage of time, the preponderance of evidence related to the WTC collapse events indicates to me that there are many ignored questions which need to be…
Joseph Sterczala
BS Chemical Engineering, WPI
Worcester, MA
While I received a BS in ChemE some time ago, I have spent little time pursuing that elusive career. I have instead pursued other interests. This would not make me an expert but I do believe that my studies in the field do qualify me to claiming a science based opinion as to what smells and what doesn't.
With the passage of time, the preponderance of evidence related to the WTC collapse events indicates to me that there are many ignored questions which need to be addressed. IMO failure to address these questions through a proper investigation will only serve to fuel rumor and sensationalism and this is matter I think we would all prefer to see finally resolved and relegated to history.
Christopher Backus, Senior Engineer
B.S. Mechanical Engineering, MSOE
I have looked at the evidence and looked at the official story and find that the official story could not scientifically describe the collapses of three steel framed…
Christopher Backus, Senior Engineer
B.S. Mechanical Engineering, MSOE
Bothell, WA
Product design engineering for Rough Terrain Forklifts, Aerial Work Platforms, Skid Steer Loaders and Heavy duty fuel cell buses. Received undergraduate degree from Milwaukee School of Engineering in 1997.
I have looked at the evidence and looked at the official story and find that the official story could not scientifically describe the collapses of three steel framed skyscrapers on 9/11. The very fact of the rapidity of the collapse in relation to conservation of energy and momentum defies all known physics. In addition the NIST report in relation to collapse initiation is faulty and opposes the known material properties of structural grade steel and the associated heat transfer processes.
Gil Danila
Senior Technical Project Manager
BS Civil Engineering, Mapua Institute of Technology, 1982
WTC-7 was brought down by carefully planned demolition. High rise buildings do not fall symmetrically without disabling all the columns all at the same time. You do not…
Gil Danila
BS Civil Engineering, Mapua Institute of Technology, 1982
Castaic, CA
Occupation: Senior Technical Project Manager
I have a BS in Civil Engineering from Mapua Institute of Technology in Manila, Philippines. Before moving to the US I was a licensed civil and structural engineer in the Philippines and I designed high rise buildings.
WTC-7 was brought down by carefully planned demolition. High rise buildings do not fall symmetrically without disabling all the columns all at the same time. You do not have to be an engineer or architect to build a sample prototype structure made of sticks and cartons to show that a symmetrical fall will not occur if all the columns are not removed at the same time. This was a carefully planned demolition and would have taken months ahead to implement.
Hiram J. Jacques, BSEE, MSEE
Electrical Engineer
BSEE 1977 and MSEE 1983, University of Texas at Austin
I never researched 9/11 until after I retired. It was very obvious to me that the WTC buildings were brought down by demolition. It truly changed my worldview…
Hiram J. Jacques, BSEE, MSEE
BSEE 1977 and MSEE 1983, University of Texas at Austin
Sweetwater, TX
Occupation: Electrical Engineer
BSEE 1977 and MSEE 1983, University of Texas at Austin. I worked at Los Alamos Scientific Laboratory for one year. From 1977-2013, I worked as a system hardware design engineer, designing computer hardware for various large corporations and small companies in the United States (except for a brief period as a technical instructor at Texas State Technical College). I retired from engineering in 2013.
I never researched 9/11 until after I retired. It was very obvious to me that the WTC buildings were brought down by demolition. It truly changed my worldview from that time.
Borja C. Ugarte
Telecomm Engineer
Tecnun School of Engineering
There needs to be a new investigation! The original version is bullshit, anyone who is thinking clearly can understand that.
Borja C. Ugarte
Tecnun School of Engineering
San Sebastian, Spain
Occupation: Telecomm Engineer
24 year old, male, Telecomm Engineering student, spanish
There needs to be a new investigation! The original version is bullshit, anyone who is thinking clearly can understand that.
Bernd Schmidt, Civil Engineer B
Diplomingenieur
Es war kein Terroranschlag, es war eine L'ge, zum Beginn des weltweiten Dritten Weltkrieges des internationalen Kapitalismus! It was not a terrorist attack, it was a lie, the…
Bernd Schmidt, Civil Engineer B
Diplomingenieur
Greifswald, MV, Germany
I was born in the GDR, grew up on the Baltic, studied at the Bauhaus Universit't Weimar, now I run a self-employed statistics office.
Es war kein Terroranschlag, es war eine L'ge, zum Beginn des weltweiten Dritten Weltkrieges des internationalen Kapitalismus! It was not a terrorist attack, it was a lie, the beginning of the third world war world of international capitalism!
Dale R. Silbernagel, PE, MBA
B, Chemical Engineering
The evidence of a controlled demolition of Building 7 using thermite is overwhelming.
Dale R. Silbernagel, PE, MBA
B, Chemical Engineering
Greenwood Village, CO
Retired, but P.E. license still active. Also hold an MBA from the University of Michigan. Held positions as an engineer and in engineering and business management before retiring in 2001.
The evidence of a controlled demolition of Building 7 using thermite is overwhelming.
Carl P. Goss, BSc (Hons)
BSc, MSc
In my opinion, structural failure of steel framed high-rise buildings should result in quite different collapse events to those observed in WTC buildings 1, 2 and 7.
Carl P. Goss, BSc (Hons)
BSc, MSc
Leeds, W Yorks, United Kingdom
Over 20 years of technical and detail design of buildings including management and supervision of the construction process.
In my opinion, structural failure of steel framed high-rise buildings should result in quite different collapse events to those observed in WTC buildings 1, 2 and 7.
Petition Signatories
Terry L. Taylor
Belton, TX
Occupation: Diasbled
Education: 14+
Terry L. Taylor
14+
Belton, TX
Occupation: Diasbled
Worked as an industrial electrician before becoming disabled. High school education with two plus years of college.
By coincidence had just watched about four hours of building implosions that went in depth about the work to set them up just before seeing building seven for the first time. I question the official explanation.
Carter Wessman
Norfolk, MA
Carter Wessman
Norfolk, MA
Graduated from Suffolk University in 2013 with a B.S. in Philosophy. Currently completing an internship at Morgan Stanley.
The rate at which the buildings collapse, as well as the fact that WTC7 even collapsed, to me, is enough for further investigation.
Peggy Olsen
Monterey, CA
Peggy Olsen
Monterey, CA
Professional artist for 37 years at Carmel Art Association where Richard Gage once spoke. Masters in Social Work.
It is clear 9/11 was an inside job. Skyscrapers obviously brought down by explosives and controlled demolition. Have been a strong supporter of 9/11 truth from the beginning.
Flavio Merlini
Brescia
Flavio Merlini
Brescia
I graduated in English & French language & literature (and I speak Spanish as well). Now I am studying German.I worked for many years as employee/translator in an export office of some Italian factories.
The 9/11 terrorist attack on America, which left almost 3,000 people dead, was an 'inside job'. It was impossible for the Twin Towers to have collapsed in the way they did from the collision of two aeroplanes. Jet fuel does not burn at temperatures high enough to melt steel beams and horizontal puffs of smoke seen during the collapse of the Towers are indicative of controlled explosions used to bring down the Towers.
Joseph Hooker
Dundee, IL
Occupation: Cnc Setup
Education: Associate's
Joseph Hooker
Associate's
Dundee, IL
Occupation: Cnc Setup
I have an A.A.S. in architectural/electrical design from I.T.T. I have 11 years experience in high rise building codes in Chicago. This includes field experience as well. Some projects I was intimately involved in were 340 E. Randolf and Trump Tower.
It is absolutely imperative that a new and honest investigation is opened regarding that fateful day. Not only due to the innocent lives lost, but even more importantly to expose the evil that perpetrated this heinous crime. For if it is allowed to go unpunished, we can rest assured it can, and will extend out until it touches each and every one of us. When that moment arrives we shall all regret our ignorance and inaction.
Kris Gustafson
Fridley, MN
Kris Gustafson
Fridley, MN
I am no one special, high school diploma but also I am not a moron.
It's amazing how 3 buildings fell, in one day, due to fire. Never before or since has it happened but that day all physics seemed to cease to exist in New York.....
Simon P. King, BMus(hons), MMus, GCLCM, PNLP
United Kingdom
Simon P. King, BMus(hons), MMus, GCLCM, PNLP
United Kingdom
BMus(hons), MMus, GCLCM, PNLP. Musician and Chef. Special interest in foreign policy and alternative media.
An obvious deception and a clear planned demolition.
Anatol Lupacescu
Philadelphia, PA
Anatol Lupacescu
Philadelphia, PA
I am a 29 year old male software engineer with a university degree and 7 years of experience. I doubt some guy in a cave could plot and implement such a complex plan without help from the inside.
I doubt building can free fall with no reason at all (WTC 7)
Sue P. Brock
Southampton, NY
Education: Batchelor of Science 1st class hons
Sue P. Brock
Batchelor of Science 1st class hons
Southampton, NY
Bachelor of Science degree which included a research component.
I am a layman re demolition, however, I could not believe that three Towers collapsed into their own footprint by 'accident'. My suspicions were aroused enough for me to watch out for any other 'alternative' info which may become available. Having read articles and watched youtube presentations regarding this, now for years, I feel certain that the Towers were not collapsed by the impact of the planes. There is another story here which we are not being told.
Suzanne Brandl
Berkley, MI
Suzanne Brandl
Berkley, MI
As a taxpayer, I want the Truth about 9/11 and all the facts that don't fit.
Something hasn't been right since 9/11. All the facts do not make sense, and I am so glad the architects are teaming up. The physical evidence may be long gone; but that, in itself, is evidence enough to demand answers.
Scott Edgerton
Mathias, WV
Occupation: Retired
Education: selfeducated
Scott Edgerton
selfeducated
Mathias, WV
Occupation: Retired
Born and raised on a farm. Typical public education some college, then realized I was not being given both sides of a story and have educated myself.
A government cover story, a complete sham and an illusion to foist upon the gullible public, a story straight out of a fairy tale. I am sorry to say the average American believes the government would never lie to them but that has never been the case throughout civilized history.
Michael Warren
Deltona, FL
Michael Warren
Deltona, FL
Jerry Boston
Jeffersonville, IN
Jerry Boston
Jeffersonville, IN
I have a Masters Degree in Clinical Social Work and Marriage and Family Therapy. I work as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Licensed Clinical Addictions Counselor in the Southern IN/Louisville KY area.
I do not believe the official version of what happened on 9/11 that has been promulgated through the mass media. I believe the American people deserve to know the full truth of what happened and who was involved. I support this organization's efforts to get the full truth out.
Joseph Smith
Lynbrook, NY
Joseph Smith
Lynbrook, NY
Finished high school and trade school with certifications for computer repair.
I just want to know how the planes flew so perfectly.
Mark E. Doyle
Victoria, BC, Canada
Occupation: Construction Project Manager
Education: Grade 12
Mark E. Doyle
Grade 12
Victoria, BC, Canada
Occupation: Construction Project Manager
High school, and a lifetime of building, as a project manager, bridges, high rise buildings, concrete tilt up buildings, commercial, industrial and institutional.
It is terribly obvious to me that the buildings came down from explosives and that it was carefully planned and executed. The government of the U.S.A. lied about everything to do with 9/11 and thus I hold them culpable.
Keith D. Roban
Daly City, CA
Occupation: Finish Carpenter
Education: HS Diploma
Keith D. Roban
HS Diploma
Daly City, CA
Occupation: Finish Carpenter
I'm a high school graduate with no formal education in structural engineering. My experience in the construction trades is limited to finish woodworking. My apprenticeship and on the job experience does not include the building of load-bearing walls.
I'm a concerned citizen who questions the official account of the events in New York City on September 11th, 2001. I don't believe WTC Bldg 7 collapsed because of fire. It was a controlled demolition. For a structure the size of Building 7 a controlled demolition would require more than a week to prepare. Obviously, it was prepared for demolition well before 9/11/01. For me, there's no question that the official account of 9/11 was a whitewash. I call for a new investigation and the arrest and prosecution of anyone implicated in the cover up.
Margaret Gray
Honolulu, HI
Education: Master's
Margaret Gray
Master's
Honolulu, HI
Social Worker with experience of working with children and families.
I feel it is important to conduct an honest and thorough investigation of what really led to the deaths of all the innocent people in those buildings. This is vital for all the families to begin to come to terms with the horrific loss of their loved ones through no fault of their own. I do not believe the truth has come to light as yet.
Barbara Schultz, LPN
University Place, WA
Barbara Schultz, LPN
University Place, WA
Licensed Practical Nurse 3 years higher education.
Building 7 demolition was planned so someone could collect insurance by saying it was hit by the same destruction of the Twin Towers. Too many facts blare to cover ups. People not showing up for work that day, obvious explosive blowouts of the twin towers, the quick removal of evidence. I am insulted, that you think this is believable. The Patriot act was a well planned siege of the American People. You are the Terrorists.
Marina Tonkonogy, MA
Calabasas, CA
Marina Tonkonogy, MA
Calabasas, CA
MA in psychology, mental health professional, private practice.
As an American citizen, I have the right to know the truth about what really happened on 9/11, 2001.
Ed Hansen
Seattle, WA
Occupation: Bookseller
Education: Some college
Ed Hansen
Some college
Seattle, WA
Occupation: Bookseller
As difficult as it is to 'believe' that something nefarious is behind the destruction of the towers and Building 7, all the details that just don't add up keep me wondering if the truth could be anything as 'evil' as some evidence suggests. I try to remain open minded and hope that enough research will determine that the story will turn out to be essentially the simple 'fact' of a terrorist attack, and not a 'conspiracy' perpetrated on us by the powers that be!
Ben Oscar Andersson
My Hometown
Ben Oscar Andersson
My Hometown
Born in Sweden. Retired. I've had many jobs. I was a seaman for 4 years and have visited 45 countries.
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.
Sue Leis
St Paul, MN
Sue Leis
St Paul, MN
I'm just a concerned citizen who feels that we haven't been told the truth about what happened that day.
It appears that Tower 7 was destroyed by detonation. If many architects don't buy the official explanation either, this just confirms my suspicions that we have been lied to by our government.
John Gibbs, CPA
Ashland, OR
Occupation: Cpa And Advisor
Education: University of Notre Dame
John Gibbs, CPA
University of Notre Dame
Ashland, OR
Occupation: Cpa And Advisor
Graduate of University of Notre Dame. Self employed CPA since 1989. Adviser, spouse and parent. Seek to do what is right in the world, as we try to teach our children.
I am not a scientist, but as a reasonably intelligent observer and highly critical student of this subject, one cannot help but feel that the official stories seem utterly impossible and completely contradict the many facts, evidence, testimonies and realities documented by the many highly credible sources.
Robert Sullivan
Baltimore, MD
Robert Sullivan
Baltimore, MD
Community College, High school Graduate, General contractor
Nothing about that day ever felt right. I felt as if I was watching a movie waiting for the real villain to be unveiled. We never had a reason to go back to Iraq and if we truly believed the problem was in Afghanistan why were our efforts spread so thin.
Karen Peterman
Austin, TX
Occupation: Sales
Education: BFA University of Texas
Karen Peterman
BFA University of Texas
Austin, TX
Occupation: Sales
Graduated UT 1983 with a Bachelor of Fine Arts. Seeker of the truth.
I was getting my son ready to go to daycare, and myself to work the day of the tragedy. He was watching 'Barney' and fussing because he didn't want to leave, then the children's show was interrupted and it showed the first plane crashing into the World Trade Center. I was outraged, I didn't think it was real, I thought it was some Bruce Willis violent movie advertisement and was outraged at the gall of showing such an ad during a children's show. It wasn't until I was in the car driving him to day care that I realized it was actually happening. How on earth could the cameras have been ready and poised to capture that incident had it not been planned? Is it true that the day prior $3Trillion was 'missing' from the Pentagon? Did a plane even hit the Pentagon? Was the plane footage hitting the World Trade Center even real - or was it a movie stunt? How does a building that was hit by a commercial jet liner manage to collapse in it's own footprint? I do not think there was any plane at all at the Pentagon.
Jozef A. Sioncke, MSc, Lic
Zulte, Belgium
Occupation: Superintendent
Education: MSc. Lic.
Jozef A. Sioncke, MSc, Lic
MSc. Lic.
Zulte, Belgium
Occupation: Superintendent
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One cannot sideline the laws of Physics.The US government conspiracy theory on 9/11 is for people with tinfoil hats. Most of the rest of the world looks on the US like 'The Truman Show' and can't believe how many people in the show don't realize it's not real.It's hard to understand that still millions of people in the US believe that this is what happened!
Daniel Armendariz
Austin, TX
Daniel Armendariz
Austin, TX
I am a mid-career professional with a background in legislative and regulatory work as well as political and elections work.
I am not an architect or engineer but strongly feel that given the groundswell of expert concern, the elected officials of this nation have a solemn duty to take seriously the concerns of these architects and engineers.
James L. Rowe
Lincoln, NE
Occupation: Team Leader At Kawasaki
Education: Some college
James L. Rowe
Some college
Lincoln, NE
Occupation: Team Leader At Kawasaki
High School Diploma and a 33 on the ACT (MATH-35, SCI-35); 2 semesters of college level Calculus; 1 semester of college level Physics; 2 years as Machine Operator at Kawasaki; 1 year MIG and TIG welding experience
I just don't understand why both Towers, specifically the north tower, completely collapsed. The north tower was hit around floor 90 and stood for almost two hours before coming down all at once. Also, it is too much of a coincidence for me that one plane was diverted from its destination by passengers and one building mysteriously collapsed.
Mel Mason
Austin, TX
Mel Mason
Austin, TX
I am 61 yrs old, a self employed re-modeler and handyman. I became politically involved in the 2008 Ron Paul campaign, where I was able to discuss some of these nagging issues with other activists. After wading through many many theories, and conspiracies, I have come to believe that the biggest and most unbelievable conspiracy theory of all is the one the US government has shoveled out to the public, like so much barnyard fertilizer. I am American, and we are waking.
Th official story is total BS. It has been proven to be a pack of lies, and the truth will never come to surface until the people force it out.
Gregory Smith
Glenview, IL
Gregory Smith
Glenview, IL
College graduate. Student of history. Seeker of truth.
Many questions remain unanswered. Even the 9-11 Commission agrees.
Luis Duboy, BA
Riverside, CT
Education: BA Environmental Studies
Luis Duboy, BA
BA Environmental Studies
Riverside, CT
I am an American University graduate who majored in Environmental Studies.
If the design of Building 7 is obviously susceptible to collapse by office fire then why do we keep using the same architectural model to build new skyscrapers?
Madeleine Macdougal
Gloucester, MA
Madeleine Macdougal
Gloucester, MA
I am a college student currently living in Vermont.
I want the truth. The victims deserve the truth. The world needs the truth.
Gordon L. Stahlberg
Salem, OR
Occupation: Retired
Education: assoc degree electromics
Gordon L. Stahlberg
assoc degree electromics
Salem, OR
Occupation: Retired
I received an associates degree in Electronics in 1965, however my career ended up as Production Manager in the RV and Mobile Home industry, as well as later as an owner and operator of a tortilla manufacturing business in the food industry.
There are too many unanswered questions about how those buildings that were designed to withstand that amount of heat without falling, could possibly fall in a pancake fashion as they did. Especially building 7 that wasn't hit by an airplane at all, fell the same way. It's all very suspicious and inconceivable, it sounds more like a controlled demolition than what we are told.