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
Michael J. Yatteau, Student
Teacher/Coach
student
I am glad AE911Truth stepped out in front of this issue. Your information allows us in the streets and in the classrooms to use logical coherent truths as…
Michael J. Yatteau, Student
student
Rochester, NY
Occupation: Teacher/Coach
I now am a full-time student, majoring in political science. I am also a certified ESL/TEFL instructor. I was a high voltage tech and an inside wireman for almost six years. I have grown up in the world of construction due to the fact that my family has owned and operated a construction firm for nearly 45 years.
I am glad AE911Truth stepped out in front of this issue. Your information allows us in the streets and in the classrooms to use logical coherent truths as the baseline for others' understanding.
John M. Mcguire, Marketing Consul
Marketing
How obvious do controlled demolitions have to be?? If you examine the footage of the second planes impact from behind, you can tell as it enters the side…
John M. Mcguire, Marketing Consul
O Brien, FL
Occupation: Marketing
10 years of experience in corporate marketing in North Central Florida. IT, Marketing & Web Design are my specialties. I am also an accomplished musician and composer.
How obvious do controlled demolitions have to be?? If you examine the footage of the second planes impact from behind, you can tell as it enters the side of the building that it wasn't a true plane impact -- as the steel beams would have cut off the wings of the plane. The building absorbed what appeared to be a plane. If you stop the footage to the point where the wings have entered the building (and just the tail is sticking out), you will NOT see a hole where supposedly the wings just went through!
Timothy J. Lorencz, BS
Project Manager
BS Mechanical Engineering, Michigan Technological University, 1982
The official version provided by the 9/11 Commission isn't logical. An investigation needs to be conducted based on the evidence and let the evidence drive the conclusion.
Timothy J. Lorencz, BS
BS Mechanical Engineering, Michigan Technological University, 1982
Ellicott City, MD
Occupation: Project Manager
I'm a project manager in the energy infrastructure sector. I manage utility infrastructure engineering projects consisting of campus-wide heating and cooling systems including heating plants, cooling plants and combined heat and power projects.
The official version provided by the 9/11 Commission isn't logical. An investigation needs to be conducted based on the evidence and let the evidence drive the conclusion.
David E. Bauer, Esq.
Law
J.D., University of Virginia
I have studied the available evidence carefully and it is obvious to me that the buildings did not collapse simply because of fire. Even without all the technical…
David E. Bauer, Esq.
J.D., University of Virginia
Portland, ME
Occupation: Law
Born New York City, 1957. Graduate of Phillips Exeter Academy (1975), Columbia College (1979), and the University of Virginia School of Law (1987). Former Assistant Attorney General of the State of Maine (1989-1991) and General Counsel of the State of Maine Bureau of Revenue Services (formerly Bureau of Taxation), 1991-2005.
I have studied the available evidence carefully and it is obvious to me that the buildings did not collapse simply because of fire. Even without all the technical evidence, including evidence of thermite, etc. common sense tells anyone viewing videos of the collapses with an open mind that explosives were used. The massive amounts of ejecta and dust cannot be explained otherwise.
Wayne H. Coste, PE
BS Electrical Engineering
When I first watched the first tower fall live on TV, before knowing what would occur in the ensuing seconds, I remember saying after the top started to…
Wayne H. Coste, PE
BS Electrical Engineering
Tariffville, CT
Electrical Engineer working in the field of electric utility power systems and national energy issues. I have over 30 years of experience in the industry and have been a registered professional engineer in Michigan for over 25 years.
When I first watched the first tower fall live on TV, before knowing what would occur in the ensuing seconds, I remember saying after the top started to collapse that Well ... it looks like we will have an 80 story tower! I could not fathom the total collapse of they building. As the top of the building began to fall and be unsupported, the 'supporting forces' (or resisting forces)of the lower floors would have made the upper floors continue their tipping until it fell over and off the remaining floors of the building. The total collapse was unfathomable. With the top floors shed, I would have expected the wrecked interface area to extent only a few floors below where the break was. Ultimately I accepted the given wisdom of those who said it was fire and flawed construction that led to the building's failures. However, over the ensuing years after viewing discussions of the collapse by skeptics of the 'official' story, I began being more aware of the arguments. The information presented in the Stephen Jones DVD and the first Richard Gage DVD provide the opportunity to see the reality of the physics of the collapse. Upon further reflection of the laws of physics and engineering principles, I truly believe that even if fire and the trauma to the structure from the collisions were sufficient to instigate the collapse, that it could not propagate very far. The collapse of WTC-7 is wholy unlike any collapse scenario that I can envision ... without it being intentionally destroyed. The building did not wobble, lean, crumble, sag or show signs of failure until it collapsed. Unimaginable! I believe that a new independent investigation is needed.
Adam K. Cramm, MArch
BSD, 2007; M Arch, 2009
World Trade Center towers 1, 2, and 7 had extremely unusual characteristics attached to them if they truly fell due to a raging office fire; pulverized concrete, degradation…
Adam K. Cramm, MArch
BSD, 2007; M Arch, 2009
Cedar Rapids, IA
B.S.D.-University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 2007; M.Arch- University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 2009, Intern Architect- OPN Architects-June 2009-Present
World Trade Center towers 1, 2, and 7 had extremely unusual characteristics attached to them if they truly fell due to a raging office fire; pulverized concrete, degradation of steel, high traces of thermite, collapse at nearly free fall speed.
Darryl Muir, AIA
Architect
BED, University of Colorado, 1980
Having reviewed hours of internet-based testimony regarding 9/11, I conclude the facts just don't add up. I have always been careful to focus on my discipline, architecture, and…
Darryl Muir, AIA
BED, University of Colorado, 1980
Colorado Springs, CO
Occupation: Architect
I have been in architecture and construction for over 30 years. My primary experience was with K-12 public school buildings in rural Colorado communities. I am licensed in architecture in Colorado and Arizona and have a general contracting license in Denver, Colorado. Currently I work with a local developer on multiple projects.
Having reviewed hours of internet-based testimony regarding 9/11, I conclude the facts just don't add up. I have always been careful to focus on my discipline, architecture, and not try to be a structural engineer; however, I understand enough about structural engineering to question the 9/11 Commission's conclusions. I think it is important to review all the evidence and all the theories toward a more comprehensive explanation. 9/11 in itself was a sad day, but the aftermath has been even more tragic. We don't need a witch hunt, but we do need a better understanding of the facts to aid all of us to make prudent decisions for the future of the world.
Justin Myers, AIA
Architect
Master of Architecture, University of Utah, 2009
In my professional opinion, the official explanations for the collapse of the WTC Towers 1, 2, and 7 are not complete, nor plausible.
Justin Myers, AIA
Master of Architecture, University of Utah, 2009
Kingwood, TX
Occupation: Architect
My professional architectural experience consists of more than 10 years working on primarily steel-structure buildings. In addition to being a licensed architect, I am also an active member of the NFPA (National Fire Protection Agency). MArch, University of Utah, 2009.
In my professional opinion, the official explanations for the collapse of the WTC Towers 1, 2, and 7 are not complete, nor plausible.
Edwin Tomlin, MSEE
Retired
BS Systems Engineering, United States Naval Academy, 1972
The events were planned and executed by evil people who were committing murder for power and profit. I support a new investigation.
Edwin Tomlin, MSEE
BS Systems Engineering, United States Naval Academy, 1972
; Gainesville, FL
Occupation: Retired
M.S.E.E., Nuclear Submarine officer, writer, data analyst. U.S. Naval Academy; U.S. Naval Postgraduate School
The events were planned and executed by evil people who were committing murder for power and profit. I support a new investigation.
Michael Stathopoulos, Engineering Staf
BS Mfg. Eng., C.I.M., Ball State
The collapses appeared controlled to me based on all footage I've seen.
Michael Stathopoulos, Engineering Staf
BS Mfg. Eng., C.I.M., Ball State
Round Rock, TX
I studied physics, strengths of materials, and applied mechanics and structures in school; I was an automation engineer for six years; now I work in technical specifications for process industry.
The collapses appeared controlled to me based on all footage I've seen.
Rob Kreiner
Retired/Disabled
Air Force/NJIT/college
Investigate, as I have spoken to survivors while in NJ/NYC who have since had respiratory/disease from being at location. Firefighters and police. Also many civilians living in the…
Rob Kreiner
Air Force/NJIT/college
Cookeville, TN
Occupation: Retired/Disabled
Military space command, now space force. site c6. Computer/electronic training and school, Community College of the Air Force, Maxwell AFB, AL. other college/university. Fairleigh Dickinson University, NJ, NJIT, etc. Worked on top secret/secret mission support in military and government contracts, aerospace and marine technology. Other.
Investigate, as I have spoken to survivors while in NJ/NYC who have since had respiratory/disease from being at location. Firefighters and police. Also many civilians living in the area have cancer and health issues. Father who passed away worked in Manhattan during construction and at site as a design engineer/estimator. IBEW local union.
Oscar Cisnero, Architectural Pr
Degreed
Oscar Cisnero, Architectural Pr
Degreed
Antioch, CA
Petition Signatories
Thom Delforge
Normal, IL
Occupation: Builder
Thom Delforge
Normal, IL
Occupation: Builder
Semi retired builder and structural residential/ small commercial historic buildings. Thirty Five years experience with all types of smaller structures. My life long interests have always focus on 'how things work'.
As I watched the twin towers collapse -- there was no question in my mind -- that I was witnessing a controlled demolition. I have been around buildings long enough to recognize that physics is constant and that only professionally placed explosives could have brought down these buildings in such a 'organized' manner.
Raj Parbhu
New Zealand
Raj Parbhu
New Zealand
Sarah Fox
New Zealand
Sarah Fox
New Zealand
Mary Byrne
Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand
Mary Byrne
Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand
Alice Turnbull
New Zealand
Alice Turnbull
New Zealand
Jacob Mambo
Jacob Mambo
Michele Frigon, American Citizen
Kirkville, NY
Occupation: Homemaker
Michele Frigon, American Citizen
Kirkville, NY
Occupation: Homemaker
I am an American Citizen, a mother, a wife, and A VOTER! I am a truthful person and demand the same from my government.
I want an official, Independent investigation into the WTC High Rise collapses The truth needs to told, and we will not be lied to or ignored any longer!
Christopher Tiedemann
Lakewood, CO
Occupation: English
Education: student
Christopher Tiedemann
student
Lakewood, CO
Occupation: English
I do not have any training in or knowledge of architecture or engineering. I am not affiliated with any organizations.
I know that what happened in New York on September 11th, 2001 was a carefully orchestrated conspiracy. I know most of the so-called proof is just blown out of proportion, but the kind of evidence advocated by this website is real. The degree of destruction that the Twin Towers suffered can not be explained by anything but the use of explosives. If our government denies the truth that they surely must see, then let that be the only proof that you need to understand. The USG will not stop using any and all means to hide truth and perpetuate lies, as the preservation of American beliefs has been lost already. I'm not saying politicians placed explosives themselves, but I will say anybody who helps those responsible avoid their justice is clearly an accomplice at best. However, the many conversations in which our politicians refuse to speak when confronted by the truth greatly deters the use of evidence and truth. These efforts clearly imply some kind of personal involvement.
Carolyn Kelly, RN
Clinton, WI
Occupation: Nursing
Education: A.A.S., Nursing, Harper College, IL
Carolyn Kelly, RN
A.A.S., Nursing, Harper College, IL
Clinton, WI
Occupation: Nursing
I am not an architect. I am a registered nurse with 20 years of experience in my field.
It is impossible that all three buildings fell in the manner in which they did based on the reasons stated in the 911 Commission's Report. There is also new evidence of thermite found in the WTC dust. Anyone with even the most average of intelligence knows that there is something very wrong with the official 911 Commission's Report. There needs to be an independent investigation ASAP.
Aric Lipscomb, Drafter/Designer
Longmont, CO
Occupation: Drafter, Builder
Education: A.S Computer Aided Drafting and Design
Aric Lipscomb, Drafter/Designer
A.S Computer Aided Drafting and Design
Longmont, CO
Occupation: Drafter, Builder
Drafter and designer for structural engineering and architectural firms. Designer and builder of residential additions and similar projects for own company. Member, US Green Building Council.
Something smells fishy in New Amsterdam. What about building seven? Office fires do not bring down steel framed skyscrapers!
Mark Atkin
Mark Atkin
Marion Lienert
Marion Lienert
Toni C.
Toni C.
Patrick Flanagan
Wellington
Patrick Flanagan
Wellington
Richard E. Krueger
Salem, IL
Occupation: Self Employeed Aquarium Shop Owner
Richard E. Krueger
Salem, IL
Occupation: Self Employeed Aquarium Shop Owner
Member of We Are Change Chicago. I have read every thing I can find regarding the official story and the finding of independent groups like 911 truth, A&E for 911 truth etc... I feel a new investigation is needed.
it is plain to even the most uninformed that a new investigation is needed to get to the bottom of the concerns about the 911 horror. Please we the people ask you in Congress, open a new and independent investigation and shine the truth on this horrible day in our history. We need the truth from Washington just once.
David F. Smith
Lisburn, Northen Ireland, United Kingdom
David F. Smith
Lisburn, Northen Ireland, United Kingdom
Small amount of basic U.K standard education only, no further education.
After studying, admittedly outside my field, evidence of the fall of the towers. It has become more than obvious that it was because of charges placed inside the building.
Andy Boyle
Calgary, AB, Canada
Occupation: Tradesman
Andy Boyle
Calgary, AB, Canada
Occupation: Tradesman
I work as a tradesman,i have no building degrees but I have eyes to see and ears to hear, and 911 was a staged act of terror.
I have been researching 911 since I heard that it was staged. I'm just a tradesman but you would have to be blind not to be convinced it was an inside job after seeing Building #7 of the WTC come down in its own footprint. For what my word is worth, I stand for truth and with patriots around the world for another investigation into the 911 WTC incident.
Joshua Ney, Structural Steel
Westwood, CA
Occupation: Structural Steel Detailer
Joshua Ney, Structural Steel
Westwood, CA
Occupation: Structural Steel Detailer
I have 10 years of structural steel and misc. steel detailing experience providing shop and erection drawings for structural steel fabricators in central California. I review structural and architectural drawings to provide these services.
well, I found it strange that the buildings collapsed on top of itself, millions of man hours have been put into these buildings to resist loads, wouldn't the buildings have toppled over and taken the least resistance path?, WTC 7 collapsed from a fire?, comparing this building to the building that was on fire in China that did not collapse is strange, the 3 structural steel buildings to have collapsed by fire in the history of the world are these 3 buildings as to spit in the face of our Engineers and the centuries of American Engineering, why Engineer anything if this can happen to any of our buildings?, another puzzling factor is how fast they moved the steel from the site to be melted down, they sent it to China, tracked the trucks, it is just steel, why keep track of it?
Ian S. Hudson, AA
Crescent Mills, CA
Occupation: Technician
Education: AA Electronic Science
Ian S. Hudson, AA
AA Electronic Science
Crescent Mills, CA
Occupation: Technician
Technician, researcher, troubleshooter, jack of all trades - Ace of spades. No nonsense.
The official story is fundamentally flawed due to the fact that much of the physical evidence (the wreckage of the WTC) was both denied access to by independent investigators and literally removed and destroyed before any crucial analysis could have been implemented. And the glaring fact the WTC7 was never even mentioned in the report yet fell in the same manor without even being hit.
Jeff Mitchell
Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand
Occupation: Master Of Job Seeking
Jeff Mitchell
Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand
Occupation: Master Of Job Seeking
After being hit, the World Trade Center towers demonstrated their resilience by staying in place. But after an hour they collapsed at free fall speed, from what we are told is a fire initiated collapse. The idea that an office fire could demolish over 100 floors of building is absurd. I have to wonder - how did all of the core columns become dismembered, and how was a free fall collapse possible? When I take all of the evidence into consideration, there is no way I could justify believing the official story. It just doesn't make sense.
William Scheidt
Gary, IN
Occupation: Postal Service
William Scheidt
Gary, IN
Occupation: Postal Service
i am born and raised here in n.w. indiana, about 35 miles southeast of Chicago. God always comes first in my life, with my family and my country running a pretty close second place.
to me it is totally obvious. many good men and women died that day. many continue to die. they all deserve to be honored with truth and accountability.
Michael J. Walters
Chattanooga, TN
Occupation: Graphic Designer
Education: Graphic Communications
Michael J. Walters
Graphic Communications
Chattanooga, TN
Occupation: Graphic Designer
I have been a graphic designer for many years now. I am very experienced using InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator and Dreamweaver. My designs can be anything from over the top to the most simplistic.
the buildings fell at near free fall speed. WTC7 collapsed in perfect demolition fashion. other modern steel frame buildings have burned for many more hours and did not collapse.
Marco Moir
Los Angeles, CA
Occupation: Manager
Marco Moir
Los Angeles, CA
Occupation: Manager
I am a studio designer and a studio wiring technician. I am also a tour manager and a guitarist in a touring band. I have remembered how we have been lied to and justice has been ignored everyday since THAT day...I make it my business to awaken the sleepers who are sinking our chances of getting our freedom back by legalizing the US Constitution and the Bill of Rights.
Three Obvious Demolitions like the Three Bears for those adults with the minds of children, believing the obvious fairy tale put forward by the 9/11 treasonous murderers.
Ronald Burnsl
Carol Stream, IL
Occupation: Owner Ups Store
Ronald Burnsl
Carol Stream, IL
Occupation: Owner Ups Store
I have no background in engineering or architecture. However I did spend some time in construction of buildings.
I cannot accept the story as put forth by our government about 911. There are too many contradictions with regard to both the twin towers and the way they fell. Also the federal building and the lack of evidence regarding the plane that was supposedly involved.
Tom Blankers, Inventor And Mec
Nicollet, MN
Occupation: Inventor And Mechanical Designer
Tom Blankers, Inventor And Mec
Nicollet, MN
Occupation: Inventor And Mechanical Designer
I am an independent inventor and the owner of a private drafting and design company. I have worked on the design and construction of complex robots, complex machines for automated factories, structural and architectural design of buildings, electrical schematics for a variety of devices, and much more. I work as what's called an Engineer by Equivelancy - this means that I am neither degreed nor licensed, but have displayed sufficient skill and work experience to work alongside engineering professionals. I am regarded as an engineer but a fully licensed engineer must sign off on everything I do. In the drafting/robotics company that my independent company works with, I am a sort of ideas person - engineers tend to come to me with custom requests from clients that they don't know how to achieve. I have a good working knowledge of live load acting on static and dynamic structures, and I know how to apply this knowledge to practical real life situations.
Sarah Itterman
Spencer, MA
Occupation: Political Researcher
Education: student
Sarah Itterman
student
Spencer, MA
Occupation: Political Researcher
I am a homeschool graduate living in Massachusetts. I became aware of the 9/11 truth movement in August 2009. Initially, I didn't accept the ideas I heard about the government knowing ahead of time, explosives planted inside the buildings, etc. But after careful research, I realized there were so many unanswered questions (like why Building 7 collapsed, which I only recently heard about). I acknowledge that I am a 9/11 truther, not a conspiracy theorist or terrorist. I have questions I want answered. It's my duty to inform others about this movement and defend those who believe 9/11 did not happen on its own.
My question is how the 3 buildings apparently collapsed straight down when the towers were mostly filled with smoke and there were no major fires at the time (as a firefighter said in the North Tower he was in just minutes before the collapse). Why have statements and interviews from firefighters and others on the scene been kept from the public? Why have communication recordings been kept private? We want answers. Many people label 9/11 truthers as terrorists or conspiracy theorists. When did it become wrong to ask questions the government doesn't want to answer? When did it become treasonous to think and ask something different from what people think happened? Unless the government provides clear answers about the true happenings on 9/11 this movement will continue to grow and proclaim the truth about what really happened.
Maxine W. Croft
Barnsley, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Occupation: Coordinator
Maxine W. Croft
Barnsley, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Occupation: Coordinator
I don't have any Technical Knowledge...
However i have read the story and seen the evidence, those towers were built to withstand a plain flying into it surely... and when you watch the towers fall it looks like explosives, i don't have any evidence it was explosives that's just the way my brain interpreted the information of watching the towers fall.
André R. Gouin, PE
Ottawa, ON, Canada
Education: MSc(EE) AFIT '70
André R. Gouin, PE
MSc(EE) AFIT '70
Ottawa, ON, Canada
Retired Engineer Telecom Maintenance Officer radar sites of RCAF; Vice President World Translation Company of Canada; Project Officer for the Data communication network of National Defense.
Wish a new investigation would irrevocably dispel any explosive involvement in what seemed to have been three controlled demolition of the high rise buildings - or - establish beyond a reasonable doubt the real cause(s) of the collapses.
Laurence Frenette
Montreal, QC, Canada
Occupation: Chef
Education: student
Laurence Frenette
student
Montreal, QC, Canada
Occupation: Chef
I'm a student and I went to rent a movie where they were giving away your DVD. I watched it and decided to support your petition. I'm a student in Montreal and I think it's important for me to support this. I believe there is no way the incident was only caused by the plane crashes. When you see WTC7 on fire across the street which was also destroyed it couldn't have been solely due to fire but must have involved explosives.
Jake E. Herter
Phoenix, AZ
Occupation: Critical Thinking,Psychology
Education: student
Jake E. Herter
student
Phoenix, AZ
Occupation: Critical Thinking,Psychology
I am a student of logic, and am unlicensed. I have studied psychological process for 2 years officially, and my entire life respectively.
Controlled demolition, conventionally or nonconventionally is quite obvious, the term collapse is ambiguous. I have spent a great deal of my time dissecting the arguments put forward by OS defenders, i have listened to over 60 long in depth debates, and have constructed a thorough report on every one of them.
Dean A. Westad
Hudson, WI
Occupation: Disability Case Management
Education: degreed & licensed
Dean A. Westad
degreed & licensed
Hudson, WI
Occupation: Disability Case Management
I am one who cares deeply about our country. We cannot be a great country if we do not find and tell the truth. In my opinion, our previous political leaders committed genocide in Iraq, killing innocents (both Iraqis and young Americans) and bankrupted our treasury.
Why did the buildings in New York collapse inwards, on themselves?
Jonathan A. Gardner
Oak Ridge, TN
Education: student
Jonathan A. Gardner
student
Oak Ridge, TN
I want justice for the families of 911 victims.................Their voices need to be heard.
911 was a inside job. The buildings were definately brought down by controlled demolition. Building seven wasn't even hit by a plane.
Jerry Krankshaft
Winnipeg, MB, Canada
Occupation: Sales
Jerry Krankshaft
Winnipeg, MB, Canada
Occupation: Sales
Just your everyday concerned citizen. I do not have any technical background however I do believe I am very logical. I am and have been mainly involved in Business to Business sales her in Winnipeg for the last 15 years.
I greatly appreciate all of the hard work and dedication of Richard and others. Clearly, one cannot see the evidence and believe the official story regarding 911. Richard, you absolutely need to debate the fine sheep at Popular Mechanics with all the new evidence collected since 2006. Every time I speak of 9/11 requiring a new investigation people raise that absurd remark stating popular mechanics debunked the conspiracy, How do they keep a straight face? Great work going up against the demo expert! I was unaware that in a debate, if you have no answer for something, you can simply deny the existence of the evidence presented. You have to get on Mainstream television!