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
Marvin E. Smitherman, Jr., P.E.
B.S. Civil Engineering, UC Berkeley
As a registered civil engineer, I feel a professional duty to add my name and voice to this petition. As a citizen, I feel deceived that the events…
Marvin E. Smitherman, Jr., P.E.
B.S. Civil Engineering, UC Berkeley
Fremont, CA
Owner of a civil engineering consulting firm in Fremont, CA.. Registered civil engineer since 1979. Previously held the positions of Development Review Services Engineer and Associate Civil Engineer for the City of Hayward, CA, along with positions of Associate Civil Engineer and Assistant Civil Engineer for the City of Union City, CA.
As a registered civil engineer, I feel a professional duty to add my name and voice to this petition. As a citizen, I feel deceived that the events relating to the collapse of Building 7 have been obscured from public scrutiny, and that a full and credible technical report, which includes structural and fire-safety evaluations, has not been made public.
Valerie J. Blakemore, CMT
Medical Transcriber
I had important questions about the destruction of the WTC towers even as they were occurring. Since that time, the evidence has overwhelmingly demonstrated that a new investigation…
Valerie J. Blakemore, CMT
Albuquerque, NM
Occupation: Medical Transcriber
I am a self-employed medical transcriptionist and type dictation for several doctors. I enjoy writing, reading, and research work.
I had important questions about the destruction of the WTC towers even as they were occurring. Since that time, the evidence has overwhelmingly demonstrated that a new investigation is needed.
Brian Crutchfield
Civil Engineer
BS Civil Engineering, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 1999.
I'm not sure what caused it but I would like to know. Therefore I support a new and full investigation.
Brian Crutchfield
BS Civil Engineering, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 1999.
Charlotte, NC
Occupation: Civil Engineer
I am the manager of engineering operations for Timmons Group's North Carolina offices. BS Civil Engineering, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 1999.
I'm not sure what caused it but I would like to know. Therefore I support a new and full investigation.
Chandler Sobel-SöRenson
B.S, Computer Engineering, U ofArizona
I am amazed at the overwhelming evidence supporting alternative theories, and just as much amazed at the continued ignoring, suppression, & contradiction of alternative theories by not only…
Chandler Sobel-SöRenson
B.S, Computer Engineering, U ofArizona
Tucson, AZ
I am an activist & fresh graduate of computer engineering seeking truth.
I am amazed at the overwhelming evidence supporting alternative theories, and just as much amazed at the continued ignoring, suppression, & contradiction of alternative theories by not only the mainstream media but our own government officials. This demands an investigation by those who have the power. Let there be light!
Mark E. Lillie
Retired Explosives Engineer
B.S. Chemical Engineering, Arizona State University, 1991.
As an explosives engineer, the most telling feature of the events of 9/11 was the collapse of Building 7. It appears to me to be quite evident that…
Mark E. Lillie
B.S. Chemical Engineering, Arizona State University, 1991.
Careywood, ID
Occupation: Retired Explosives Engineer
I hold a BSE in Chemical Engineering from Arizona State University. I am now retired, but I spent most of my career in the manufacture, or disassembly of explosives and explosive devices. I have worked on a number of high profile programs such as the Space Shuttle, Peacekeeper and Trident D5 ballistic missiles. I have managed ordinance demilitarization operations, and have invented two families of novel commercial blasting agents. During the course of my career, I have personally set millions of pounds of explosives and performed everything from small scale test shots, to million pound plus mine production shots.
As an explosives engineer, the most telling feature of the events of 9/11 was the collapse of Building 7. It appears to me to be quite evident that Building 7 collapsed as a result of a controlled demolition, and not as a result of aircraft colliding with either of the towers. Furthermore, the fact that portions of the limited investigation that have been performed are being withheld from the public clearly demonstrates that there is need for an independent investigation to honestly report all of the facts to the American people.
Alex Der
Senior Inspector
B. Architecture in Building Technology, University of Illinois, 1973
On the day the second plane hit the WTC and the first building collapsed, I said to myself ' that's impossible'. I then was driven to research the…
Alex Der
B. Architecture in Building Technology, University of Illinois, 1973
Houston, TX
Occupation: Senior Inspector
Degree in Architecture from UICC, presently working as a Senior Inspector on Ship Channel bridge in Houston
On the day the second plane hit the WTC and the first building collapsed, I said to myself ' that's impossible'. I then was driven to research the situation.
Mark Chavez, Architect
BSAS, Arch, Univ of NE, Lincoln
The evidence produced as the official story related to the supposed collapse of three buildings at ground zero in New York City simply cannot be true. Much more…
Mark Chavez, Architect
BSAS, Arch, Univ of NE, Lincoln
Omaha, NE
Graduated with a BSAS degree in architecture from UNL in 1977. Worked 2 years doing estimating with the Kiewit Construction Company in Omaha. Then, for 2 years while apprenticing with a small multi-disciplined architect-engineering firm in Omaha (The Schemmer Associates). Obtained professional license in 1985. Worked 2 years at DoD (Offutt AFB) doing architectural assessments, as an apprentice architect. Started with the National Park Service in 1984 as a Historical Architect (preservation). Still with the NPS.
The evidence produced as the official story related to the supposed collapse of three buildings at ground zero in New York City simply cannot be true. Much more comprehensive, scienfitic evidence has been independently produced. Mounds of evidence were rapidly removed from the site, and the presence of molten metals and dust particles containing evidence of thermate are too compelling to ignore. The official story, however, does just that. It is an insult to our professional intelligence to take the official story at face value. Too many questions remain as to exactly what happened on 9/11/01.
Jeffrey Hoffman, PhD, MS, BS
Ph.D., Univ of Wisconsin, Madison
I have spent a lot of time researching the WTC failure modes and the one conclusion I have drawn is that the official explanation fails to explain the…
Jeffrey Hoffman, PhD, MS, BS
Ph.D., Univ of Wisconsin, Madison
Anchorage, AK
I am a licensed mechanical engineer with 20 years of experience in the areas of mechanical design and combustion.
I have spent a lot of time researching the WTC failure modes and the one conclusion I have drawn is that the official explanation fails to explain the events of 9/11. Some example questions I have are: 1) Where does the recent finding of the explosive thermite in WTC dust fit into the official explanation of the WTC collapse? 2)An open fire consisting of office debris and jet fuel will burn with a maximum temperature of ~1800F. (as a side note, on 9/11, the fire was much cooler as proven with the orange flames and black clouds of soot). It is well known that structural steel will lose ~1/2 its yield strength at 1800F. So my question is how does a structure designed to be 100 to 1000 times stronger than required fails when only 50% its strength is compromised? In other words, the structure would have had to lose over 99% of its strength to have failed when in fact worst case it lost only 50%. 4) What are the odds of all three buildings failing with the same symptoms and questions as outlined in questions 1 through 3? If someone can find answers to these questions that is supported by physics, I believe we will be heading in the direction of truly understanding what took place on 9/11.
Daniel Schilling, Mech.Eng
BSIE
The 911 collapses were a sham and it pains me to think how so many Americans continue to act like sheep and never question what, although was a…
Daniel Schilling, Mech.Eng
BSIE
Minneapolis, MN
I, as I hope many other colleagues in the architecture and engineering fields, am sick every time I think about the tragedy that occurred on 911. I want the truth, I want there to be an independent and transparent investigation of the crimes that were committed on 911. I want to bring people back to reality, back to thinking and start the discussion of what really happened on 911. I support all individuals who are courageously stepping forward and showing their patriotism by demanding the truth.
The 911 collapses were a sham and it pains me to think how so many Americans continue to act like sheep and never question what, although was a tragedy, was simply not possible via the forces of nature.
Julianne K. Mccoy
Very Interested In New Facts And Importa
My concern with the explanation of the towers falling from plane impact, which caused the fires, acting as a catalyst for the collapse, is that they had built…
Julianne K. Mccoy
Defiance, OH
Occupation: Very Interested In New Facts And Importa
I have a High school Diploma with starter College courses in English and Math. I work for minimum wage but keep news and information frequently.
My concern with the explanation of the towers falling from plane impact, which caused the fires, acting as a catalyst for the collapse, is that they had built the towers to withstand a hit from a plane almost exactly like the ones which were used. The other thing that I had came to believe was falsified about that day was Tower 7, specifically, falling for no apparent reason.
Martin Voss-Jensen, MAA
Royal Danish School of Art, Architecture
I have never believed the mainstream story of what happened. The physics and logistics of what happened is simply to unlikely. The straight down, free fall of the…
Martin Voss-Jensen, MAA
Royal Danish School of Art, Architecture
Ringsted, Denmark
Since 2009, I have worked in, and partly owned an entreprenerial company with the purpuse bringing forth ecological building methods and creating sustainable buildings.
I have never believed the mainstream story of what happened. The physics and logistics of what happened is simply to unlikely. The straight down, free fall of the buildings, the squibs, the cut beams.
Blake L. Shatto
B.S. Civil Engineering, FSU
Blake L. Shatto
B.S. Civil Engineering, FSU
St Petersburg, FL
Petition Signatories
Linda J. Huet
Bowling Green, KY
Occupation: Homemaker
Linda J. Huet
Bowling Green, KY
Occupation: Homemaker
Reader
None of it makes any sense!
Frances M. Magliano
Queens, NY
Occupation: Student
Education: Bachelor of Arts
Frances M. Magliano
Bachelor of Arts
Queens, NY
Occupation: Student
I have a Bachelor of Arts From Hunter College with a major of English and am currently in school to get a degree in Applied Sciences for Massage Therapy. I am also self studying to get my personal trainer certification. I worked in the Dental Industry mainly dealing with billing and insurance for many years but recently left to go back to school, I needed to do more creating with my passions of music, as well as dancing, yoga, mediation, writing and just journeying into the self.
It is quite obvious to any non brainwashed person, like people who don't watch TV, that these buildings didn't come down from 2 airplanes. The assumptions one must make then of who is behind it, is too unthinkable to those who actually don't really think.
John A. Smith
Ashgrove, QLD, Australia
Occupation: Student
John A. Smith
Ashgrove, QLD, Australia
Occupation: Student
science student
Many aspects of 9/11 bring into question the official story, but the most obvious element, which physics proves cannot be supported by the official story, is the free fall for 8 stories of building 7. Newton's 3rd law did not take a vacation. The official story is untrue.
Amir Khan
Dera Ismail Khan, Pakistan
Education: Computer Systems Engineering
Amir Khan
Computer Systems Engineering
Dera Ismail Khan, Pakistan
I'm currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Computer System Engineering. I develop software for android and am currently working on developing my own hobby OS.
There are a lot of things that need to be answered by the government. How could WTC 7 collapse with free fall? Were there explosions inside of it? If so why didn't 9/11 Commission report mention them? Why was active thermite material present in debris of WTC buildings? What exactly hit The Pentagon? Was there relation between 'The new Pearl Harbor' mentioned in the New American Century and 9/11? Apart from these, another evidence is that defence contractors of the Military Industrial Complex benefitted the most from 9/11?
Drew M. Kiefer
Batesville, IN
Drew M. Kiefer
Batesville, IN
Hours of research on the topic. Plenty of time researching how the government uses events like this to distract the public.
It was an inside job, many of the public are too asleep to realize.
Tevin Byington
Nashville, TN
Tevin Byington
Nashville, TN
Insurance Agent with a major in biology and minor in chemistry. Much of my education has not come from the structured academic system, but private research and personal questioning of political/controversial matters. When in doubt, if you follow the money, you can find your answer, much like this case of Larry Silverstein and a reason for the US to go to war for resources, again.
There is no explanation given for molten steel/iron found on site, nor has the public been given explanation to the explosions leading the collapse of the towers. With overwhelming evidence suggesting a premeditated collapse and no counter explanation against the evidence, we are lead to believe that certain individuals in power unjustly used their positions for self serving matters.
Elizabeth Houle
Surrey, BC, Canada
Occupation: Student
Education: Trade School
Elizabeth Houle
Trade School
Surrey, BC, Canada
Occupation: Student
Not sure what's relevant about this, but I am a Journeyman welder by trade. I'm currently a full-time student in Operations Management.
I am simply seeking evidence and truth surrounding the events of 9/11.
Lisa Graciano
Cottonwood, AZ
Lisa Graciano
Cottonwood, AZ
Full time college student: Paralegal Studies. Also self employed.
The buildings appear to have been imploded. Too many things didn't add up with the official narrative. There needs to be an independent investigation.
Gary S. Apt
Kunkle, OH
Education: Beginning Chrisian Singer
Gary S. Apt
Beginning Chrisian Singer
Kunkle, OH
I love to sing unto the Lord. I also play the Euphonium, and do Audio work.
It was planned and carried out by domestic personnel. It was the most horrific event in my life.
Trevor Berger
Huntington, NY
Occupation: Student
Education: College
Trevor Berger
College
Huntington, NY
Occupation: Student
3 years at University of Delaware, currently enrolled at Baruch College in midtown Manhattan.
I don't know what to say. I've been blind for 18 years till now. The evidence reeks a storm. The destruction of evidence is appalling. The agenda is painfully obvious.
Christopher Harris
Madison Heights, MI
Christopher Harris
Madison Heights, MI
I am a Sushi Chef of 11 years, started an engineering degree, but never finished, twice. I ran for campaign delegate for the Ron Paul campaign during my first voting term, and have been telling people about this issue for the past 12 years.
This has changed the entire world and we owe it to the families to investigate these claims until the government makes a statement that backs up all the uncovered evidence.
Najma Abdi
Ottawa, ON, Canada
Najma Abdi
Ottawa, ON, Canada
I'm a student that is affected by it in the aftermath.
I think it was known before hand by the US government for many reasons and we can see how this tragedy has somewhat benefited the government.
Jaya Green
Grass Valley, CA
Occupation: Engineer
Education: student
Jaya Green
student
Grass Valley, CA
Occupation: Engineer
I work in the civil engineering field daily. I have read the entire study of building 7 University of Alaska Fairbanks and it has been proven that the story does not add up and we need a new independent investigation and those responsible need to be held accountable.
I am so tired of people excepting the official story with so many missing links. Many people know that there is a force so much greater than us at work but wont take it into consideration and prefer to pretend to be blind. The only way we can overcome such a force of evil is to ask questions and come together.
Peter J. Waltbillig
Naples, FL
Occupation: Retired
Education: BA UofFla
Peter J. Waltbillig
BA UofFla
Naples, FL
Occupation: Retired
Brady E. Piatt
Gainesville, VA
Education: student
Brady E. Piatt
student
Gainesville, VA
For about a year now I've been interested in the attacks on 9/11, researching all aspects from every point of reference. I've drawn strong conclusions against the official narrative.
It is physically impossible for the official case to be true. The experts associated with this association display that clearly.
Matthew Castro
Baltimore, MD
Education: student
Matthew Castro
student
Baltimore, MD
I'm a high school graduate and currently in college working towards my bachelor's degree.
I've seen lots of raw and unedited footage of the WTC destruction and truly believe that all three buildings where destroyed by demolition. Jet fuel can't melt steel beams, it's literally impossible. There's just so much evidence showing 9/11 was a professional demolition job.
Isabel Fontanals
Nutley, NJ
Education: student
Isabel Fontanals
student
Nutley, NJ
I have lived in north Jersey since I was born, but have moved recently to attend Pace University after graduating from Nutley High School. As my freshman year begins, my English Professor hesitantly assigned my class to look into 9/11 and the attacks that happened just blocks from our classroom. Even today, 18 years later, in a room full of people who were just babies when these events occurred, the mood shifts when that day is brought up. It is a powerful stamp in our history, and as I researched, I realized we really know little of how this happened, why is happened, and who organized/let this happen. I walk by a memorial for people who may not have had to lose their lives; day after day becoming more and more disgusted with my own government. I would like to know the truth, so I can repair some of the discrepancies I hold towards my government.
The attack on the World Trade Center is a shame to the United States of America, and should never have occurred. Our government was warned time and time again, and though I do not know who exactly was behind this, I know there are still questions that need to be answered. The way in which the buildings collapsed, the ignored warning signs, the clumsy chase to get bin Laden. It doesn't add up. People lost lives, children, spouses, siblings, parents, and the US government owes them, at the very least, answers. If signing this petition and becoming involved in spreading awareness of the inconsistencies surrounding these events will get these people some sort of closure, then I am here for it.
Haley Petrie
Lyburn, WV
Education: student
Haley Petrie
student
Lyburn, WV
I am currently a student studying information technology with the concentration of software development.
I strongly believe that the 9/11 attack was staged by our own government. The planes were a distraction from what was really about to happen. The planes alone could not have destroyed the towers to the point they free-falled, like a controlled demolition. Also, WHY did we not make ground zero a CRIME SCENE? ALSO, why did we SHIP OFF THE WRECKAGE?
Tom Mazur
Detroit, MI
Tom Mazur
Detroit, MI
None relevant to this topic. A seeker of the Truth, which is of the utmost importance to me !
Employees there saw phone co. Workers ? Installing Grey sticks of butter on several floors in access closets 3 weeks before . Owner Silverstein needed to remove Asbestos . Would have cost him $2 million+ the right way. They made him an offer he couldn't refuse.
Raphael A. Rocha
Houston, TX
Education: student
Raphael A. Rocha
student
Houston, TX
I'm a high school graduate working on my marketing degree.
School would talk about 9/11 every year and it was always a topic to be discussed on that day. If there's more to what happened then we deserve to know.
Lynda M. Drake
Provo, UT
Occupation: Student
Education: student
Lynda M. Drake
student
Provo, UT
Occupation: Student
I am a senior at Eastern Oregon University majoring in English. Other than that, I am an average American--married, kids, etc.--and I've never been able to accept the official story of what happened on 9/11. Too many inconsistencies especially regarding how and why WTC 7 came down.
I cannot accept the official story of 9/11, especially considering that WTC 7 came down in a controlled demolition fashion. In addition, the quick rollout of the Patriot Act is a red flag in my mind. There are other things that I question: the dancing Israelis story; the near-constant war in the Middle East; the collapse of building seven, as previously mentioned...
Davide Zerauto
Modena, UT
Occupation: College Student
Education: student
Davide Zerauto
student
Modena, UT
Occupation: College Student
I am a college student and I would like to know the truth about 9/11.
I wonder what is the real cause of the entire collapsing of the three buildings in NYC WTC.
Kendall Conroy
Clovis, CA
Kendall Conroy
Clovis, CA
I am a 25 year old college student studying psychology.
I was in second grade when the WTC 'attack' happened. Even as a child it didn't seem like two planes could bring down those two gigantic buildings. As I get older I have done my own research, almost obsessively, and come to my own conclusion: we Americans have been and continue to be lied to about 9/11 and the real reason why we are still in Afghanistan.
Zach Buckler
Mechanicsville, MD
Zach Buckler
Mechanicsville, MD
My father worked in the Capitol and was in the building during the attacks, trying to get home to me. His life was feared for and I've spent my entire life growing up during war.
Now I'm at the age where I seek truth and justice and want all responsible to pay for what they've done. The mindless general masses must know they've been lied to and are deceived every day they live without seeking knowledge and awareness.
Peter J. Hernandez
Norwalk, CA
Occupation: Computer Technician
Education: Udergrad at CSUDH
Peter J. Hernandez
Udergrad at CSUDH
Norwalk, CA
Occupation: Computer Technician
Senior at CSUDH as a business administration major. Currently employed as a computer/networking technician.
Rebekah Roth (Author) has answered questions that I have had for over 15 years. Questions regarding the phone calls made from the 747 planes. The West Over military airbase which had very suspicious activity on the morning of 9/11(employee testimonies verify this) Issues regarding the Pentagon and the Israeli students who had bomb fuses in the twin towers prior to 9/11. Also Israeli students were seen celebrating the towers perfect demolition on a bridge in NY.
Gregor Bresolini
Mendoza, Argentina
Education: National Technological University
Gregor Bresolini
National Technological University
Mendoza, Argentina
Graduated from high school in 2018. Actually studying Chemical Engineering.
Ashamed to see WTC Destruction as medium of political propaganda. Sorry to say.
Anthony Hillen
Niceville, FL
Occupation: It Technician
Education: student
Anthony Hillen
student
Niceville, FL
Occupation: It Technician
Currently a student pursuing an undergraduate degree in computer science. My experience includes residential and commercial construction and information technology.
I feel that there is more than enough evidence to warrant a new investigation into the cause of the events that occurred on 9/11.
Robert Antonecchia
Toronto, ON, Canada
Occupation: Law Clerk
Education: u of t
Robert Antonecchia
u of t
Toronto, ON, Canada
Occupation: Law Clerk
I am currently a student of Materials Engineering at the University of Toronto.
There is enough doubt generated by the public domain videos and critique of the official NIST reports that a new public inquiry is definitely in order.
Howard Wainwright
Poquoson, VA
Occupation: Captain
Education: College
Howard Wainwright
College
Poquoson, VA
Occupation: Captain
Some college and technical school education. Experience in blue print reading, arc and gas welding and work in ship building.
I was watching it happen on the television and knew that it was a controlled demolition by the way the building fell and the charges that you could see going off as it came down; and then the molten steel that burned for days had to be something that was a chemical reaction .
Michael Lee
Los Angeles, CA
Occupation: Student
Michael Lee
Los Angeles, CA
Occupation: Student
An engineering student who is very interested in the technical details of destruction of WTC-7.
It's not logical. Very suspicious. The way the building went down and the 'official' version of the reason aroused my suspicion of a cover-up.
Julieanna M. Pitts-Hart
Mooreville, MS
Occupation: Student
Education: College Student
Julieanna M. Pitts-Hart
College Student
Mooreville, MS
Occupation: Student
I am currently a college student majoring in psychology.
Nothing sits well with me involving 9/11. So many mistakes were made. We deserve the truth. The real, raw, unadulterated truth.
Ayub Umarkhodjayev
Tashkent, Uzbekistan
Occupation: Sportsman
Education: School 291
Ayub Umarkhodjayev
School 291
Tashkent, Uzbekistan
Occupation: Sportsman
I am a soccer player. Playing for the BUNYODKOR FC club. I am 18 years old, and I'm a freedom fighter.
How these buildings disappeared in a few seconds is simply unbelievable. I can't understand why people believe in the official version. Not a single building in the world was destroyed due to a fire.
Bradley Zengin
Geelong, VIC, Australia
Education: student
Bradley Zengin
student
Geelong, VIC, Australia
Being born in 1998, at the time of writing I've only completed my junior year of high school studies, probably because I was too busy researching 9/11.
Horrifying footage but fascinating. What at first didn't seem too suspicious soon became sickening and frightening. I'm somewhat angry at myself for once watching as much footage as I did and not questioning what I was seeing. This has helped me grow into an independent thinker. If it wasn't for WTC 7 I might never have woken up to the truth, but it opened Pandora's box for me.