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
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.
Lauren A. Howard, BA
Paralegal
B.A. Psychology, McMaster University
I am now convinced that the official story of the WTC destruction is not plausible.
Lauren A. Howard, BA
B.A. Psychology, McMaster University
Gainesville, FL
Occupation: Paralegal
I am a bookkeeper/paralegal in Florida. My father, Professor Herbert M. Jenkins was on the panel at the Toronto Hearings on 911.
I am now convinced that the official story of the WTC destruction is not plausible.
Jeppe Hedevang
Not In College Yet
On 9/11 3 buildings were demolished in a controlled demolition. The molten metal, the reports of bombs and secondary devices and the way the buildings came down clearly…
Jeppe Hedevang
Aalborg, Nordjylland, Denmark
Occupation: Not In College Yet
22 years old. I started questioning the collapses in 2005. Currently I'm studying. I don't have any formal technical education, but I have always been interested in technology and physics.
On 9/11 3 buildings were demolished in a controlled demolition. The molten metal, the reports of bombs and secondary devices and the way the buildings came down clearly shows something is wrong with the official explanation. If anything the above chunk of the towers would have toppled over, following the path of least resistance. Actually we clearly see this happening at the onset of collapse but then as the building is demolished beneath there is no resistance to make it continue to topple over. WTC7 is the loaded gun as Niels Harrit states. Plain and simple. Anyone seeing that video with a basic empirical knowledge of the physical world will know that the collapse could not be caused by fires alone.
Tarif A. Abboushi, PE
MS Engineering-Economics, Stanford
From all of the material I have reviewed (documentaries, news print articles, professional opinions, the Commission's report, etc.), I do not understand how WTC 7 collapsed.
Tarif A. Abboushi, PE
MS Engineering-Economics, Stanford
Houston, TX
consulting engineer (electrical) since 1979. Current area of specialization is the mission-critical electrical and mechanical infrastructure of data centers.
From all of the material I have reviewed (documentaries, news print articles, professional opinions, the Commission's report, etc.), I do not understand how WTC 7 collapsed.
William-Joseph Hampl, Carpenter;Commer
Carpenter Builder
student
I watched it with my own eyes fall so fast I was astonished how 20 floors could make a steel structure as such not resist even 1% free…
William-Joseph Hampl, Carpenter;Commer
student
Rutherford, NJ
Occupation: Carpenter Builder
I have been in construction for the last 13 years. I have been working on steel structures for several years.
I watched it with my own eyes fall so fast I was astonished how 20 floors could make a steel structure as such not resist even 1% free fall per floor: that is an 80% increase plus free fall. Incredible!
Robert Soloway, PhD
PhD Psychology
Ohd Emory Cognitive Psychology
If building 7 collapsed from damage suffered from the remains of the twin towers, the collapse would not have been symmetrical into its footprint. A 47 story building…
Robert Soloway, PhD
Ohd Emory Cognitive Psychology
Westminster, CA
Occupation: PhD Psychology
I have been a college instructor and now work as a sports psychology instructor for tennis players. I have written a book on sports psychology and created a DVD called Seeing the Ball. I am a script writer and have written several pieces on 9-11 and the Iraq war.
If building 7 collapsed from damage suffered from the remains of the twin towers, the collapse would not have been symmetrical into its footprint. A 47 story building is approximately 500 feet tall and for it to fall at free fall speed into its footprint is impossible by chance.
Jeffrey Keileh
Structural Engineer
Master of Structural Engineering, UC Berkeley, 2006
The collapse of WTC7 looks like a controlled demolition.
Jeffrey Keileh
Master of Structural Engineering, UC Berkeley, 2006
San Francisco, CA
Occupation: Structural Engineer
I have a masters in structural engineering from UC Berkeley. I'm a licensed structural engineer in California.
The collapse of WTC7 looks like a controlled demolition.
Chloe Ingram, Associate AIA
BSAS, UT Austin; M Arch, UT, Arlington
I feel there is too much evidence (often suppressed) that suggest that the buildings were brought down through use of explosives. Having studied buildings in school, the 'official'…
Chloe Ingram, Associate AIA
BSAS, UT Austin; M Arch, UT, Arlington
Fort Worth, TX
Recent graduate of a Master's in Architecture. Several years experience as an architectural intern. Highly skilled in CAD and graphics software. Proficient in Revit.
I feel there is too much evidence (often suppressed) that suggest that the buildings were brought down through use of explosives. Having studied buildings in school, the 'official' explanation simply does not match up with how buildings are demolished or what happens when they are attacked.
John April, F.ASCE
Engineering Manager
Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering, University of New Mexico, 1988
We need a third party non governmental organization performing an open investigation into the destruction of WTC 1, 2 and 7 addressing the collapse of these structures that…
John April, F.ASCE
Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering, University of New Mexico, 1988
Richland, WA
Occupation: Engineering Manager
Civil engineer (Fellow A.S.C.E.); 35 years of experience in engineering consulting, Naval Nuclear Program, Native American water rights, environmental restoration, and homeland security programs. Manager of projects such as the Montclair/Glen Ridge Residential Cleanup, Radiation Portal Monitor Northern Border; Deputy Project Manager for Technical Direction for the New Safe Confinement Chernobyl Project. The latter required managing a multi-national engineering staff for all engineering disciplines.
We need a third party non governmental organization performing an open investigation into the destruction of WTC 1, 2 and 7 addressing the collapse of these structures that defies the laws of physics.
Douglas L. Trent, EE, ChemE
EE, Univ of Dayton, Chem E, Penn State
For those with a knowledge of science it is clear what happened to the WTC buildings. Controlled demolition. Even many with just common sense know the official story…
Douglas L. Trent, EE, ChemE
EE, Univ of Dayton, Chem E, Penn State
Oklahoma City, OK
I have a degree in Electrical Engineering and a degree in Chemical Engineering. I have worked 20 years for the Air Force Material Command.
For those with a knowledge of science it is clear what happened to the WTC buildings. Controlled demolition. Even many with just common sense know the official story is inadequate. The questions that need to be addressed are who was responsible for the terrorist act and who was/is responsible for the continuing cover up.
Paul Adams, AIA, LEED AP
M Arch, Colorado University, Denver
I think there are enough questions about the collapse of the Twin Towers and, in particular, Building 7, that further investigation is essential to know what really happened…
Paul Adams, AIA, LEED AP
M Arch, Colorado University, Denver
Denver, CO
Paul Adams is a LEED Accredited Professional through the U. S. Green Building Council, a leading national non-profit coalition on green building, and is considered an expert in sustainable design. He has extensively studied and applied environmentally sound building design to the firm's wide range of residential, commercial, and historic projects. Some of his continuing education studies include the evaluation of the energy use of a given design. He has also studied how to effectively generate electricity utilizing the sun (photovoltaic), wind and water as well as best sustainable construction practices such as straw bale and rammed earth. While in graduate school at University of Colorado at Denver, Paul was a leader among his peers serving as president of the American Institute of Architecture Students. He was also a finalist in the Walter Wagner Education Forum, a national educational award for architecture. Credentials ' Bachelor of Architecture with Technical Option - Iowa State, 1981 ' Walter Wagner Educational Forum finalist, 1990 ' Master of Architecture - University of Colorado at Denver, 1991 ' Member of the American Institute of Architects, 1984-present ' Licensed to practice architecture in the State of Colorado in 1998 ' Certified by the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB) 1999 (Provides for reciprocity of licensure between states) ' LEED Professional Accreditation by the US Green Building Council
I think there are enough questions about the collapse of the Twin Towers and, in particular, Building 7, that further investigation is essential to know what really happened that day.
Thomas Pittracher, Dipl. Arch Eth/S
degreed & licensed
How is it possible that such a massive structure with steel core, collapses by fire strictly vertically? How is it possible that material gets blasted out of the…
Thomas Pittracher, Dipl. Arch Eth/S
degreed & licensed
Stuttgart, Baden Württemberg, Germany
Higher Technical School of Engineering, Innsbruck/Austria 1985-1990 Art High School of Architecture, Bonn/Germany 1992-1994 Technical University of Graz, 1996-1998 TIBA Institute, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil 1998-1999 Swiss Federal Institute of Technology, Z'rich/Switzerland,1999-2001 Own Architectural Firm, Basel/Switzerland, 2004 - 2007 Freelance Architect, bpr-architects, Stuttgart/Germany 2007 - today
How is it possible that such a massive structure with steel core, collapses by fire strictly vertically? How is it possible that material gets blasted out of the building so far if fire is the cause of the collapse? Why was there such a high temperature at the base of the building several days after 9/11? Why could comparable buildings resist fire over more time an did not collapse?
Petition Signatories
Jason Kull
Evanston, IL
Jason Kull
Evanston, IL
I am a concerned, educated, critical thinking United States citizen.
The scientific data and evidence is overwhelming for controlled demolition of the three Towers.
Michele A. Lesner
Commerce Twp, MI
Occupation: Picture Framer
Education: Some college
Michele A. Lesner
Some college
Commerce Twp, MI
Occupation: Picture Framer
Graduated from high school with honors. Married young and deferred full time college and degree, attending part time community college and specialty art schools here and there. Have been a picture framer for approx. 18 years. Still married for 35 years, 3 children plus one 'adopted'. 3 of the 4 children served in the military. Always considered myself a proud American, even more so as each child wore the uniform.
At first, I went along with what we had been told about 9/11. I needed to support my sons in Iraq and with a patriotic vigilance, for their sake and mine. When the conspiracy theories began, I took notice but didn't take them seriously. As I read articles and watched more and more videos that contradicted the story we had been fed, the stronger my doubt became. And now it appears that legitimate professionals are speaking up, and giving concrete facts that go against the tale we were told. I am convinced we were duped, I AM MAD AS HELL.
Raymond Ramirez
Delmar, NY
Raymond Ramirez
Delmar, NY
I am not an Architect or Engineer. However I do have common sense. People call me a Conspiracy Theorist just to discredit my argument. I just want the truth.
After watching countless documentaries I am convinced that this was an inside job. The science of it sealed the deal. Witness testimony of the explosions prior to collapse, the rate of speed of each collapse, the inspections of elevator shafts prior to 9/11 etc. I can keep going on and on. Oh yeah, the missing trillion dollars as well. Building 7 was Larry Silverstein's opportunity to build a new skyscraper.
John J. Fedor
Philadelphia, PA
Occupation: Small Business Owner Construction
Education: Associate Degree in Business
John J. Fedor
Associate Degree in Business
Philadelphia, PA
Occupation: Small Business Owner Construction
I am a small business owner (home remodeling), I have an associate degree in business and marketing. Furthermore, I have a doctorate in common sense, a Phd. in street smarts, which seems to be less and less common in our country.
Common sense dictates that the story we were sold about 9/11 is filled with laughable plots, bizarre 'coincidences', and scientific impossibilities.
John Penney
Milton, MA
John Penney
Milton, MA
Kristi L. Percell
Petaluma, CA
Kristi L. Percell
Petaluma, CA
I have no experience or education in the area, just watched Professor Steven Jones, then found Richard Gage, AIA, and many hours of theirs and others' lectures.
I believe an investigation into the events of 9/11, specifically in relation to Building 7, to be reopened.
Sharon Donovan
Clive, IA
Sharon Donovan
Clive, IA
Retired teacher who has taught and loved in a number of third world countries.
Clearly the US government is hiding evidence around 9/11. Might it be because the Bush administration was involved? It was that administration that produced the inferior report full of misleading conclusions.
Susan J. Pennington
Martinsville, IN
Occupation: Retired
Susan J. Pennington
Martinsville, IN
Occupation: Retired
Tom P. Keith
Moline, IL
Occupation: Retired
Education: High School
Tom P. Keith
High School
Moline, IL
Occupation: Retired
Retired truck driver and railroad engineering dept. Foreman.
The official version is a lie. The story that office furniture brought building 7 down is beyond belief. Larry Silverstein's statement that they should 'pull it'is a demolition term. The BBC woman reporter telling us the building came down one half hour before it did is also incredibly amazing.
Jose Espinosa
San Juan, PR, Puerto Rico
Jose Espinosa
San Juan, PR, Puerto Rico
IT specialist for telecommunications company, 22 years experience Centralized and Distributed systems.
It was an attack on the people. Had it been planned to actually do damage to the institutions they would have bombed Wall Street, not just symbols or landmarks. Plus NORAD standing down is something nobody understands.
Cody Williams
West Monroe, LA
Cody Williams
West Monroe, LA
I am a college student. I've always maintained a high GPA and I solve problems with logical thinking. The way 9/11 was orchestrated with all of the coincidences just doesn't make sense. Logically, none of the story adds up. I hate dishonesty as well as corruption. I want to see the world shaken up. I want answers. I want to expose the corrupt head of the government.
I knew very little about engineering before my digging around in to 9/11. Then I found out that the collapse of the buildings does not make sense. None of the story makes sense. I'm sick of lies and corruption. I do not believe that honesty is too much to ask for. In my opinion, the elite wanted to attack the Middle East for their oil.
Walter Chin
Ny, NY
Walter Chin
Ny, NY
Jerome Matula
Des Plaines, IL
Jerome Matula
Des Plaines, IL
Thirty years experience as a plumber. Someone who has common sense and a pretty good idea when I'm being lied to (Bush).
Textbook controlled demolition. Too many things looked wrong on the day of the attacks, like we were watching a Hollywood movie...as it turns out we were. Fully produced carefully planned Hollywood production
Jonathan W. Pryor
Grahamstown, South Africa
Occupation: Project Manager
Education: High School
Jonathan W. Pryor
High School
Grahamstown, South Africa
Occupation: Project Manager
High School Diploma; working with South African goverments; working for Water program since 1997. I am a Canadian citizen and a South African permanent resident.
Together we seek the truth about 9/11. Criminals must be brought before justice and tried for treason.
Jack Whyte
Pinconning, MI
Jack Whyte
Pinconning, MI
Welder/Machinist. I have built a lot of buildings. The engineers that design this type of building, I have dealt with before. They are not slipshod. The people that did this have to be stopped. How can we let them get away with killing our country.
This was 100 percent done by our government. There is no way this can go on. Everybody knows this is BS. There needs to be a cleaning of house, not a cover up.
Godfrey Abreu
London, United Kingdom
Occupation: Admin
Education: o levels
Godfrey Abreu
o levels
London, United Kingdom
Occupation: Admin
Just like ALL the people here we ALL want to see the truth. Can you really do this because of the 'road blocks' and the wider ones which cannot be seen. I am just a ordinary human being.
I cannot forget what happened to so many innocent people.
Kristine Schultz
Edmond, OK
Education: Master's Degree
Kristine Schultz
Master's Degree
Edmond, OK
1987 B.S. in Elementary Education, Baylor University. Waco, TX1994 M.Ed. in Counseling, University of North Texas.Denton, TXCurrently: Certified Natural Health Practitioner. Many years of training in the Natural Health/Wellness field
It's clear to me, after some research, that we, the American people, have not been told the truth behind 9/11. It seems we have been used as pawns, manipulated by the powers-that-be, to push their unethical, immoral, and despicable agenda. I'd like to see justice served. The criminal minds responsible for the hundreds of lives tragically lost, for the thousands+ families/loved ones who remain devastated, and for the millions who've been further enslaved by the 9/11 devious plot should be exposed and held accountable.
Angela Frattarelli
Glen Mills, PA
Occupation: Pt Property Manager/Pt Administrative
Education: Bachelor's Degree
Angela Frattarelli
Bachelor's Degree
Glen Mills, PA
Occupation: Pt Property Manager/Pt Administrative
I have 14 years experience working for PSFS, once a major bank in Philadelphia in which I held positions in the automated teller machine department to human resources management. I worked in Human Resources for companies which included Pep Boys and Penn Mutual Insurance Company. I was a home mom for several years during which time I took care of my three children. I presently manage rental property and substitute part time in administration at a local public school.
I totally agree with this commission and those family members who have lost loved ones. This was an attack on all of us. I pray that those who are truly responsible are brought to justice.
Shaun Marino
Merrillville, IN
Shaun Marino
Merrillville, IN
Truth seeker, asker of questions, doubter of the 9/11 commission report. Not the smartest guy, but smart enough to ask questions.
There are too many holes in the official narrative of September 11, 2001. The fact that not one, but both Towers came down at free fall speed raises several flags (false flags if you will). But the most puzzling aspect of the events of 9/11 was WTC 7, which suffered no significant damage and was not hit by a plane. These points I make, as well as the rest of the movement, are definitely cause for a private investigation of 9/11/01.
Thomas Ladson
Shady Valley, TN
Thomas Ladson
Shady Valley, TN
Age-66, Associate of Arts degree. Have widely rounded work experience, ending up employed for 20 years by Dyncorp at Pax River NAS maintaining Navy aircraft. My last job before retirement was on the Global Hawk drone project support team.
The official account of the events of 9/11 is not possible. The N.I.S.T. Report's proposition that 3 concrete and steel buildings fell due to fire is totally bogus. This therefore puts the government in a very indefensible position regarding the facts.
Mandy Miller
Elkhart, IN
Occupation: Sales
Education: College
Mandy Miller
College
Elkhart, IN
Occupation: Sales
BA in Geography with certificate in GIS and minor in sociology from De Paul University (Chicago, IL 2008)
More thorough investigation needs to be carried out.
David R. Jones, MD, GP
Perth, WA, Australia
Occupation: Gp
Education: GP
David R. Jones, MD, GP
GP
Perth, WA, Australia
Occupation: Gp
Medical doctor. I am a scientist and cannot understand why WTC7 collapsed. It makes no sense whatsoever.
There is too much uncertainty about the reasons behind the controlled demolition of WTC7 that there should be a full and independent review to explain the basic physics/engineering behind the very clearly and heavily documented events of 9/11 given the massive loss of life that day.
Jeffrey S. Gibbard
Traverse City, MI
Occupation: Senior Truss Designer Iii
Education: 12+
Jeffrey S. Gibbard
12+
Traverse City, MI
Occupation: Senior Truss Designer Iii
28 years in structural engineering as a truss and structural components designer, specializing in Commercial construction, but not a structural engineer.
Obviously a controlled demolition of at least 3 buildings with official incorrect narrative stating otherwise. All perpetrators to this crime remain at large and demand prosecution immediately. Also related is the controlled demolition of the Pentagon, which should be prosecuted as well.
Keith W. Hinch
Auckland, New Zealand
Occupation: Decorator
Education: Lots
Keith W. Hinch
Lots
Auckland, New Zealand
Occupation: Decorator
Studied Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry at University .
Official story is clearly bunkum. Real perpetrators of the crimes should be brought to justice and held to account.
Jeramy R. Riley
Newport Richey, FL
Jeramy R. Riley
Newport Richey, FL
I am just a normal American citizen who wants to do whats right, and that's to ask for a proper investigation into the horrific events of 9/11.
I have always felt that there is more to this story. I just want those behind these horrific crimes to answer for what they have done. I have no doubt in my mind that these buildings were 'pulled' as in a controlled demolition.
Jaxon T. Missey
Blanchard, OK
Jaxon T. Missey
Blanchard, OK
I am a senior in high school, and I am appalled by the governmental schemes that this country has committed.
9/11 was an inside job done by governmental planning, not Islamic Jihad.
Beth M. Moreland
Augusta, ME
Beth M. Moreland
Augusta, ME
Not really sure what exactly it is you're looking for but I'm just a person who has independently studied 9/11 and believe that we were never given a real investigation in the murder of 3,000 people.
It really doesn't take a genius to see that it was demolition. Our eyes and science do not lie.
Aaron A. Huff
Sultan, WA
Occupation: Painter
Education: GED
Aaron A. Huff
GED
Sultan, WA
Occupation: Painter
Minimal schooling. I work with my hands as a painter and take pride in my work.
The word truth says it all. Only so many people know the truth about 9/11. It can't be hidden from the public for so long.
Christine Hügli
8400 Winterthur, Switzerland
Occupation: Retired
Education: secretary
Christine Hügli
secretary
8400 Winterthur, Switzerland
Occupation: Retired
Born in 1946 in Switzerland. have been working for Caterpillar, Geneva in late 70's, then got married, 2 children and later on managed fair trade shop in Winterthur for about 18 years.
For me it is quite clear that 9/11 is a targeted demolition (inside Job). The responsible people have to be brought to trial.
Julia Emery
Charlottesville, VA
Occupation: Student
Education: University of Virginia. BA in Spanish Literature and Culture
Julia Emery
University of Virginia. BA in Spanish Literature and Culture
Charlottesville, VA
Occupation: Student
I am a 4th-year student at the University of Virginia. I
I find many faults regarding the official story surrounding 9/11 and I would like to know why our government did not conduct a more thorough investigation.
Martin Scurka
London, United Kingdom
Martin Scurka
London, United Kingdom
Craftsman-designed furniture,ffurniture finishes and so on.
Another investigation of 9/11 and key members of the US government needs to be taken.
Deirdre Higgins
Wolcott, CT
Occupation: School Lunch
Education: GED
Deirdre Higgins
GED
Wolcott, CT
Occupation: School Lunch
I once was a volunteer Firefighter and went to fire school in Wolcott.
I have watched hours of video on 9/11. At first I was skeptical and believed like most of the general public until I watched some very well documented videos explaining how a skyscraper is built to withstand fire, and heavy loads. Also, that jet fuel alone could not have melted the steel. WTC 7 collapsed the very same way and was not struck by a plane. Over the years, researchers have pointed out that there have been lots and lots of high rise fires even worse than WTC and none of them collapsed.
Travis Schwochert
Endeavor, WI
Travis Schwochert
Endeavor, WI
University or Wisconsin-Milwaukee (1 year); University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire (3 years).
The conclusions in the NIST report are incredible.