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
Tim P. Duffy, AIA
B Arch
I think this was a horrendous tragedy for America and the citizens of this country have a right to know what happened.
Tim P. Duffy, AIA
B Arch
Roseville, CA
College at CCAC in Oakland / San Francisco, graduated in Fall of 1999. Architectural experience in healthcare and commercial. Licensed in California in August 2007.
I think this was a horrendous tragedy for America and the citizens of this country have a right to know what happened.
Peter J. Van Zant, BSEE, MSEE
Electronic Engineer--Retired
MS Electrical Engineering, Stanford University, 1966
Since about a week after the 9/11 bombing, I have thought that it was an inside job, by our own government. You might ask, why would our government…
Peter J. Van Zant, BSEE, MSEE
MS Electrical Engineering, Stanford University, 1966
Bellevue, WA
Occupation: Electronic Engineer--Retired
I got my BSEE from Stanford in 1964, and my MSEE in 1966. I worked in industry after that until I retired in 1997. My last job was at Boeing, in both the military and commercial divisions. Since I retired from Boeing, I have done quite a bit of tutoring in math and physics, at the high school and college levels.
Since about a week after the 9/11 bombing, I have thought that it was an inside job, by our own government. You might ask, why would our government want to do such a thing? My theory is that they knew we would be entering a protracted period of war in the Middle East to maintain control of world oil. The American public was very much against going to war, ever since Vietnam. The 9/11 bombing did, to a great extent, ignite war fever in this country, especially since they have conducted the war(s) without reviving the draft.
Carroll D. Childers
Engineer
Mechanical Engineer, School of Engineering, Louisiana Tech, 1962
I have read numerous reports containing both calculations and science as well as opinions, watched numerous videos of interviews with experts, watched the collapse of all buildings more…
Carroll D. Childers
Mechanical Engineer, School of Engineering, Louisiana Tech, 1962
Fredericksburg, VA
Occupation: Engineer
I am a retired Major General, Army National Guard, and I have 38 years of work as a mechanical engineer with the department of Navy in the design of weapons, components, and transportation means. Lifting and handling was the basis for my experience in strength of materials and the analysis of failure therein. I'm degreed as a mechanical engineer, Louisiana Tech, 1962.
I have read numerous reports containing both calculations and science as well as opinions, watched numerous videos of interviews with experts, watched the collapse of all buildings more times than I can accurately state and there are many factors which simply do not fit the scenario. What I have read of the residual chemical evidence pointing to materials for which there is no logical explanation, other than that an explosives expert with unique access to materials was involved. Most importantly, perhaps, is the indisputable fact that all three buildings fell as in a controlled demolitions scenario. The fuel from the planes did not have enough energy to transfer to the massive central support beams and cause structural failure. Therefore, something else had to be in play to cause what we saw. Then in Building 7, it had no damage from a plane strike. What would have caused it to fall shortly after the owner's decision to 'pull it'? My view is that this is a false flag operation and the USA is up to it's eyeballs in it. I have not continuously followed this crime because it was clear from the beginning that it was being swept under the rug, but there were some very resourceful engineers who studied the rate of acceleration of the fall of the two towers and determined that there was insignificant deviation from free fall. Meaning that the towers did not take a detour and crash their way down one floor at a time, overcoming the strength of each floor, which equates to time, thus loosing that straight-line acceleration we would expect unless a number of floors were assisted by controlled demolition. And what about all that molten steel that was running like a small stream in the basement with traces of thermite in it?
Steve Kretschmann, BSc
B.S. Eng TE, U Manitoba, MB, Canada
Given my knowledge of basic structural mechanics, properties of steel, and the structure of a light construction office towers, I think it would be impossible for the buildings…
Steve Kretschmann, BSc
B.S. Eng TE, U Manitoba, MB, Canada
Winnipeg, MB, Canada
Electronics Technician, Computer Engineer. 15 years in I.T. Part of my engineering education included basic structural mechanics. In my spare time I have spent time researching rocket and jet engines and power mechanics.
Given my knowledge of basic structural mechanics, properties of steel, and the structure of a light construction office towers, I think it would be impossible for the buildings to fall as they did from the jet crashes and subsequent fire, which was not hot enough to melt steel.
Paul Smola
B.S. Engineering, UMass
Based upon observation of debris field, smoke patterns, lack of standing columns, presence of bent columns with no visible stress fractures, photos of column remains indicating use of…
Paul Smola
B.S. Engineering, UMass
Bedford, NH
Formally trained engineer with understanding of thermodynamics and structural engineering (robotics design).
Based upon observation of debris field, smoke patterns, lack of standing columns, presence of bent columns with no visible stress fractures, photos of column remains indicating use of linear explosives, as well as lack of historical evidence of steel buildings of this nature collapsing from fire, it appears highly improbable that not one, not two, but three steel towers collapsed from fire within several hours of each other.
David Studer, Master Electrici
Electrician
BA
We have all seen scores of films of buildings being demolished by experts who have spent years developing how to do this. It doesn't take a degree in…
David Studer, Master Electrici
BA
New York, NY
Occupation: Electrician
22 years experience as supervisor in residential and commercial construction in New York City.
We have all seen scores of films of buildings being demolished by experts who have spent years developing how to do this. It doesn't take a degree in engineering to know what this looks like and how it would be different than any other event. There is a clear particular signature to a demolition. If there is something about the nature of the design and construction of these three buildings that would allow them to perform the magic trick, of the appearance of being a building demolition, than this would clearly be of prime importance to the world architectural community to figure out how this slight of hand actually occurred. Clearly, this has yet to be done.
Robert P. Hart, Architect
BS Architectural Studies, Univ of I
How did the 3rd building (WTC7) fall? It was not hit by a plane. It had relatively minor fires burning within and its collapse was reported by the…
Robert P. Hart, Architect
BS Architectural Studies, Univ of I
Naperville, IL
architect and construction manager; experience in residential, commercial and industrial buildings; over 25 years experience in the construction industry
How did the 3rd building (WTC7) fall? It was not hit by a plane. It had relatively minor fires burning within and its collapse was reported by the BBC approximately 1/2 hour before it fell with a picture of the building in the background of the reporter's reporting of the story. That clip used to be on YouTube before they pulled it off. It fell completely into its own footprint and looks exactly like a controlled demolition. A building is similar to a tree. If you weaken part of it; for example. by chainsawing part of the trunk then it will fall to the ground on an angle. However, if you take it down in a controlled way, by cutting off pieces at a time then it will come down in a controlled fashion. The same thing had to happen with the 2 large towers. The airplane strikes were a foil or a smokescreen for the controlled demolition explosives placed throughout the buildings. If the airplanes were responsible for their destruction then both would have fallen on an angle into the surrounding city blocks. Instead, they came down at near free fall speed into their own footprints.
Daniel P. Burns, PE
BSCE
The circumstances regarding the insurance policy taken for Bldg. 7, the statements made on record by emergency personel, reporters, and the owner of that bldg. all point to…
Daniel P. Burns, PE
BSCE
Palm Beach Gardens, FL
Civil Engineer with experience in highway design and transportaion facilities. Recieved degree from Univ. North Carolina at Charlotte, 1993. Military service in United States Army
The circumstances regarding the insurance policy taken for Bldg. 7, the statements made on record by emergency personel, reporters, and the owner of that bldg. all point to a pre-planned demo. Obviously the way it failed without being impacted pretty much proves that explosives were used. Unfortunately, in light of our foriegn policy towards the middle east and the Homeland Security Act following 9/11, which is really a way for the government to control US citizens, indicates that this was an inside job - false flag event. God help us all.
Richard Golay, MSc
MSc
Today, we can not ignore that a significant part of public opinion in the world does not believe in the official explanation on 911 events. Recent polls indicated…
Richard Golay, MSc
MSc
Pully, VD, Switzerland
Engineer from Swiss Federal Institute of Technology of Lausanne (EPFL) in materials science (1996). Process & Development Engineer in Industry. President of Swiss association Le 11 Septembre en Question for Truth on 911 which organized coming of Richard Gage in Geneva on November 11th 2008.
Today, we can not ignore that a significant part of public opinion in the world does not believe in the official explanation on 911 events. Recent polls indicated it clearly. Partitioned initially on the Internet, the challenge appears increasingly in the mainstream media. This global movement is often opposed by sociological approach not based on the analysis of the facts, but on subjective or dogmatic considerations. Our Western society make a premise on a rational approach to reality. As such, it can not be the economy of a technical and public debate on the events of 11 September 2001. To those who complain extreme use of the principle of the doubt', we remember their words of Age of Enlightenment French philosopher Ren' Descartes : If you would be a real seeker after truth, it is necessary that at least once in your life you doubt, as far as possible, all things.
Jonathan Fishman
BS Civil Engineering, UC Davis
I would like to see the mathematical model and the assumptions used upon which the NIST concluded that building 7 came to its rapid and symmetrical collapse. The…
Jonathan Fishman
BS Civil Engineering, UC Davis
Arnold, CA
My undergraduate degree included classes in structual engineering, including steel design. My work experience has been mostly in small scale construction and PV solar.
I would like to see the mathematical model and the assumptions used upon which the NIST concluded that building 7 came to its rapid and symmetrical collapse. The evidence does not support the conclusion.
Matthew H. Sears, PhD
Civil Engineer
PhD Civil Engineering, University of Colorado, 2020
I'm not a structural engineer, but I know enough to know that we're not getting the whole story here. The way that the buildings collapsed certainly looked like…
Matthew H. Sears, PhD
PhD Civil Engineering, University of Colorado, 2020
Boulder, CO
Occupation: Civil Engineer
I do site development work as a consultant and I'm a PhD in construction productivity. I have a minor in Chemistry, BS in Construction Management, BS in Civil Engineering, MS in Civil Engineering, and a PhD in Civil Engineering.
I'm not a structural engineer, but I know enough to know that we're not getting the whole story here. The way that the buildings collapsed certainly looked like a controlled demolition. How is it that the buildings fell at free-fall acceleration and straight down, doing virtually no damage to any surrounding buildings (especially building 7, which wasn't even hit by anything)?
Stanley J. Serwon, MS, BS
Chemical Engineer
B.S. Chemical and Biological Engineering, University at Buffalo, 1986. M.S. Material and Surface Analytical Chemestry, University at Buffalo, 1990.
The physics of the situation are undeniable and do not require belief. Science itself is the proof and the evidence is everywhere.
Stanley J. Serwon, MS, BS
B.S. Chemical and Biological Engineering, University at Buffalo, 1986. M.S. Material and Surface Analytical Chemestry, University at Buffalo, 1990.
Akron, NY
Occupation: Chemical Engineer
BS Chemical & Biological Engineering, 1986. MS Material & Surface Analytical Chemistry, 1990. 30 yrs experience with pressure-sensitive adhesives, substrate materials (paper, film , etc), coating and manufacturing methods, thin film metallization, piezo-electronics, quality control, advanced statistical analysis and experimental design.
The physics of the situation are undeniable and do not require belief. Science itself is the proof and the evidence is everywhere.
Petition Signatories
Janet Bell
Fredericksburg, VA
Occupation: Retired
Education: 12th grade
Janet Bell
12th grade
Fredericksburg, VA
Occupation: Retired
Concerned Citizen
I had doubts in the beginning on how/why it happened. I worked in No. Virginia when it happened, heard it on the radio while driving and then watched the TV at work. Had family that worked near the Pentagon but they did not see it happen. I donated to 911Truth when the Architects & Engineers 1st began investigating it.
Cathleen Teich, MS
Talkeetna, AK
Occupation: Retired Speech-Language Pathologist
Education: MS +
Cathleen Teich, MS
MS +
Talkeetna, AK
Occupation: Retired Speech-Language Pathologist
Worked primarily in schools, specialized in pre-school language disorders. Also worked in private practice, birth to 3 (Infant Learning), home health, a rehab center, a health unit in Alberta, Canada. Did speech-language therapy 30 years.
It never did feel as if the public got the real story. It just didn't seem possible that jets flying into buildings could cause them to fall the way they did. I have always been skeptical of what we were told. I trust my intuition.
Michelle Guy
Porter, TX
Occupation: Photography
Education: High School
Michelle Guy
High School
Porter, TX
Occupation: Photography
It is crystal clear the narrative that went out on day one was and is FALSE. There is overwhelming amounts of evidence showing the real TRUTH. Buildings do not fall in their own footprint due to fire, there was demolition charges planted and THERMITE found - molten steel. There are false claims by the droves pertaining to the airplanes in each location. Justice will prevail.
Peter Grullemans, MCom
Greystanes, NSW, Australia
Occupation: Accountant
Education: MCom (Accountancy)
Peter Grullemans, MCom
MCom (Accountancy)
Greystanes, NSW, Australia
Occupation: Accountant
Tax agent; Diploma in Ministry (Churches of Christ, NSW Australia)
My expertise is in business and finance and I wish the public to know about the huge increase in options trading in the insurance companies for the owners of the buildings during the weeks before the attacks. This signals that many persons were aware of the impending attacks.
Mary Christy
Feasterville Trevose, PA
Occupation: Retired
Mary Christy
Feasterville Trevose, PA
Occupation: Retired
This tragedy of the WTC should never have occurred. Speculation on US government involvement leads one to really analyze the theories of sabotage and hate for the United States. This should never have happened on free country for itβs citizenry let alone any other global country. It changed America forever from that day to the present. We are not free anymore. We lost too many innocent lives that day.
Thomas R. Bentley
Farmersville, TX
Occupation: Retired
Education: 2 yrs college
Thomas R. Bentley
2 yrs college
Farmersville, TX
Occupation: Retired
Forty two years flying experience. Eight years Navy pilot, 25 years with Pan Am, 10 years with Delta , Retired Dec 2001.
Implosion of WTC, Pentagon likely hit by Bomark missile. Drone aircraft hit the two towers.
Robert S. Hirst
Durcal, Spain
Occupation: Retired
Education: Primary, Secondary, Technical college.
Robert S. Hirst
Primary, Secondary, Technical college.
Durcal, Spain
Occupation: Retired
Although I have no relevant qualifications, I have designed and built many small structures which are still standing today. I have also stripped down completely, and rebuilt many car and motorcycle engines. I also designed and installed a full 8 radiator central heating system in my house and double glazing. I therefore consider myself a qualified Architect & Engineer in the school of life!
I have researched extensively on the internet about (9/11) and I fully believe that it was an 'inside job.' Demolition, all 3 buildings. I have no problem dealing with this, but I do feel for the many Americans who find this difficult to deal with. The sooner we all know the truth the better for the whole world.
Erika H. Booth
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Occupation: Marketer
Education: Masters in international business
Erika H. Booth
Masters in international business
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Occupation: Marketer
I have a Masters degree in international business from the University of Florida.
I am the daughter of a firefighter and have always felt in my heart that the official story we heard on 9/11 wasn't true. It is beyond tragic to think that this could've happened intentionally, but there's no other logical explanation for what occurred. Thank you so much for helping to uncover the truth.
Theresa M. Cristofalo
Philadelphia, PA
Occupation: Residential cleaner
Education: Graduated
Theresa M. Cristofalo
Graduated
Philadelphia, PA
Occupation: Residential cleaner
I believed the 19 terrorist story for a long time. The way the buildings fell always seemed odd and way too perfect for such large buildings.
John Bride, MBA, BA
Waban, MA
Education: BA, MBA
John Bride, MBA, BA
BA, MBA
Waban, MA
Steve Shoaf
Hilliard, OH
Occupation: Maintenance
Education: Some college
Steve Shoaf
Some college
Hilliard, OH
Occupation: Maintenance
As a citizen of this country, I am just seeking truth.
Richard Johnson
Augusta, GA
Occupation: Nuclear/Process Chemical Electrical Design Engineer Retired
Education: Augusta University/University of Georgia
Richard Johnson
Augusta University/University of Georgia
Augusta, GA
Occupation: Nuclear/Process Chemical Electrical Design Engineer Retired
Over 40 + years in Nuclear/Chemical Electrical Design Engineering.
I know how buildings are designed and built - There is NO WAY these Towers fell on their own.
Federico Jr Virgo
Occupation: Retired Govt Officer
Education: Bachelor's Degree
Federico Jr Virgo
Bachelor's Degree
Occupation: Retired Govt Officer
Had been involved in various investigations during my term as Provincial Administrator of Palawan province, Philippines.
Have been following the many publications of this Group and I am convinced about its stand on the 9/11 case.
Kenneth J. Grimm Ii
Cleveland, OH
Occupation: Retired locksmith
Education: 4+ years at Cleveland State
Kenneth J. Grimm Ii
4+ years at Cleveland State
Cleveland, OH
Occupation: Retired locksmith
We must open people's eyes to the Fascist's lies.to preserve democracy, and our freedom. WTC destruction was a governmental false flag operation to infringe on the citizens rights and freedoms , and as a way to further the military industrial complex's entrenchment and profits. WTC destruction was a governmental false flag operation to infringe on the citizens rights and freedoms , and as a way to further the military industrial complex's entrenchment and profits.
Alan Lewis, MSEE, MSPM
Cary, NC
Occupation: Project Manager
Education: UVa MSEE GW MSPM
Alan Lewis, MSEE, MSPM
UVa MSEE GW MSPM
Cary, NC
Occupation: Project Manager
MSEE & Masters in Project Management.. IBMer and business owner.
100% belief the buildings did not collapse on their volition.
Philip Clarke
Denver, CO
Occupation: Private Security
Education: High School Diploma
Philip Clarke
High School Diploma
Denver, CO
Occupation: Private Security
Although I work in private security, my metier is an On Air Personality who is passionate about the truth.
At first, I believed the official narrative. But as more and more evidence came to light about the origins of the collapse of the Twin Towers and then Bldg. 7, I began to have doubts. Now all I want is the truth. No matter where it leads.
Robert Leith
South Range, WI
Occupation: Carpenter
Education: 50 years as an observer
Robert Leith
50 years as an observer
South Range, WI
Occupation: Carpenter
Heinz Bartesch
Novato, CA
Education: Roosevelt
Heinz Bartesch
Roosevelt
Novato, CA
Awakened soul, critical thinker
Inside job!!
Mark D. Howarth
Hayling Island, United Kingdom
Occupation: Engineering Technician
Education: HNC in Engineering
Mark D. Howarth
HNC in Engineering
Hayling Island, United Kingdom
Occupation: Engineering Technician
Hnc in Electrical & Electronic Engineering.30 years experience in Engineering
I felt absolutely awful when I first saw the events of 911, but when I was later told about building 7 & it's collapse it was an eye opener, and having done some research and FACT finding now feel absolutely convinced that those buildings were brought down by explosive devices NOT Aircraft impact.
Bob Mazza
Jacksonville, FL
Occupation: Construction Worker
Education: HS Graduate
Bob Mazza
HS Graduate
Jacksonville, FL
Occupation: Construction Worker
High school and community college graduate; lifetime construction worker/contractor.
I feel that an independent investigation into the destruction of the WTC Complex on 9/11/01 is long overdue. A truly objective and scientific study has never been done and we the public know that there are many things about this event that do not add up. Initially, I like most people, did not question the official government explanation about what had happened.
Jameson E. Chatman
Knoxville, TN
Occupation: RF Engineer
Education: student
Jameson E. Chatman
student
Knoxville, TN
Occupation: RF Engineer
I work technology and have experience in construction, automotive and mechanical engineering and computer networking. I have reviewed much evidence from the 9/11 'attack' and feel compelled to do something to hold the Federal Government accountable.
I feel the evidence provided to the American people about the tragic events that took place in New York and DC on 9/11/01 is invalid, potentially fabricated, and have read many reports and seem documentation regarding the explosives that are used to take the towers down. I would like to petition the federal government and hold those responsible accountable for their actions.
Marvin Vargas
Phila, PA
Occupation: Self Employed
Education: Temple Univ
Marvin Vargas
Temple Univ
Phila, PA
Occupation: Self Employed
In real estate biz
WTC state of art construction could only be brought down with controlled demo. Look at Bldg 7 came down 8 hrs later because of furniture fires? βWe Had to pull it β per Silverstein hence Bldg 7 brought down.
Peter J. Haberkorn
Colorado Springs, CO
Peter J. Haberkorn
Colorado Springs, CO
Mark R. Davis
Plenty, SK, Canada
Occupation: Mechanic
Education: grad 12
Mark R. Davis
grad 12
Plenty, SK, Canada
Occupation: Mechanic
This was an inside job that is very evident for profit and military purposes. The legal structure in the USA seems to be as corrupt as the government and the CIA and the FBI you have all the facts and the evidence is overwhelming and how long has it been 20 years? It's reminding me of the JFK assassination... oh ya, and the Oklahoma bombing.
Kara Linn
Casper, WY
Occupation: Search Consultant
Education: BS Education
Kara Linn
BS Education
Casper, WY
Occupation: Search Consultant
I have 20 years of experience in the business world helping bio/pharmaceutical and healthcare companies hire technical experts to develop and approve treatment for disease.
I saw obvious and striking inconsistencies and irrationalities in real-time reporting on 9/11/01. The passports of the so-called hijackers surviving the collapse of the buildings when most everyone and everything else was reduced to dust is one example. It was totally implausible that all suspected hijackers from each plane would be identified and supposedly confirmed on that very day. Also, when I saw the buildings fall in a perfect implosion, even as a layman, I knew that was not the result of jet fueled fires. This whole thing smelled wrong from the beginning.
James Bradford
Toronto, ON, Canada
Occupation: Postal Worker
Education: High School Diploma
James Bradford
High School Diploma
Toronto, ON, Canada
Occupation: Postal Worker
58 years old Married no children
I was employed as a courier at the time of 9/11. I spent my day in my vehicle with the radio on listening to my favourite alterntive rock station. When the news broke I switched to the all news stations. I never went back to this day. I became a sponge listening to everything I could to try and understand how this tragedy could have happened. Then I found my way to you guys eventually. For years now I have been flabbergasted that I seem to be the only one I know that doesn't believe the official story!
Joseph Cooper
England, United Kingdom
Education: Degreed
Joseph Cooper
Degreed
England, United Kingdom
Makiya Nixon
NY
Occupation: Driver
Education: College
Makiya Nixon
College
NY
Occupation: Driver
I live in nyc I watched a horror before my eyes and I knew something blowed those buildings up
Paul Samat
United Kingdom
Occupation: Inspection Engineer
Education: University Of West London
Paul Samat
University Of West London
United Kingdom
Occupation: Inspection Engineer
I have worked globally in oil and gas, hydro, wind, and general construction for 25 years. I have built, inspected, modified, repaired and demolished countless oil rigs, stadiums, hotels and shopping malls.
We are clearly not being told the truth.
Daniel Bradley
Greene, RI
Occupation: Technical Solutions Architect
Daniel Bradley
Greene, RI
Occupation: Technical Solutions Architect
Joanne Banks
England, United Kingdom
Occupation: Disabled
Joanne Banks
England, United Kingdom
Occupation: Disabled
"I have always believed 100% that this was an inside job and that the president knew what was about to happen to the Twin Towers ahead of time. The words ""wicked"" and ""evil"" are too light to use."
Sheilah Young
Staley, NC
Occupation: Retired
Education: Associate Degree/Computer Programming
Sheilah Young
Associate Degree/Computer Programming
Staley, NC
Occupation: Retired
My father was a pipe fitter and welder who worked on multi-story buildings. He was also a pilot who taught me to fly when I was 14 years old. On 9/11 upon seeing the supposed crash site in Shanksville, I knew no plane had crashed there. I began researching WTC7 in 2003.
Controlled demolition. No question in my mind.
Augustus Chinlund
Taos, NM
Occupation: Artist Activist Musician mystic
Education: Naropa University
Augustus Chinlund
Naropa University
Taos, NM
Occupation: Artist Activist Musician mystic
ex TV freelance engineer for CBS, US military and others
A lie to control the public perception of reality. Nothing new in that fact. 9 represents the last digit of evolution. 11 represents 2 towers collapsing. Keep up the work towards acceptance of the truth for the people. No turning back.