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
Bill P. Brinnier, Architect
B Arch
My Best Friend and fellow Pratt graduate and Architect, Frank DeMartini, was PA Manager of Construction at the WTC. He was killed helping to clear the North Tower…
Bill P. Brinnier, Architect
B Arch
Kingston, NY
One man office in upstate NY. Graduated Pratt Institute where Frank DeMartini and I watched the towers rise in the early 1970's.
My Best Friend and fellow Pratt graduate and Architect, Frank DeMartini, was PA Manager of Construction at the WTC. He was killed helping to clear the North Tower where he had an office on the 88th Floor. I thought I would grow old with Frank. Now I just want to know the truth about the collapse and what and who actually killed him.
Brian Timmins, MS, EIT
Environmental Engineer
MS Environmental Engineering, Oregon State University, 2001
Watching the 9/11 commission and the politics surrounding it caused me to question the answers that came from it. As an engineer who understands the fundamentals of science,…
Brian Timmins, MS, EIT
MS Environmental Engineering, Oregon State University, 2001
Washougal, WA
Occupation: Environmental Engineer
MS Environmental Engineering, Oregon State University, 2001. EIT license in Washington. I have over 15 years of experience performing design, installation, and O&M services for innovative environmental remediation technologies. We build equipment and products used to stimulate bacteria to degrade a wide variety of environmental contaminants.
Watching the 9/11 commission and the politics surrounding it caused me to question the answers that came from it. As an engineer who understands the fundamentals of science, I can't imagine how fire brought down Building 7. If Building 7 fell due to something other than fire, then questions regarding the other buildings come into play. I demand a proper investigation into 9/11!
Victor F. Lopes, BArch
B Arch, UC Berkeley 1966
After viewing some of the building collapse videos, I believe WTC 1, 2 & 7 were controlled demolitions.
Victor F. Lopes, BArch
B Arch, UC Berkeley 1966
Ukiah, CA
I have been a licensed architect for 36 years and have provided most of my own project engineering. My work has included single family residences, commercial structures, industrial and public buildings. I was also a licensed general building contractor B-272239.
After viewing some of the building collapse videos, I believe WTC 1, 2 & 7 were controlled demolitions.
Sean Neprud, PE
B.S., Engineering, UC Berkeley
When I found the information about the collapse of the three WTC buildings, I noticed that it is clear that the official account of what caused the collapse…
Sean Neprud, PE
B.S., Engineering, UC Berkeley
San Francisco, CA
I graduated from UC Berkeley in 2002, and began working for an engineering consulting firm in San Francisco in the beginning of 2003, where I continue to work as Mechanical Engineer. I have been a licensed Mechanical Engineer in California since 2006.
When I found the information about the collapse of the three WTC buildings, I noticed that it is clear that the official account of what caused the collapse does not explain all of the observed behavior of the buildings before, during, and after their collapse. I think that a more rigorous investigation is required into what caused these buildings to collapse, regardless of how uncomfortable some of the information that may uncover may be.
John F. Acosta, Ara
degreed & licensed
It is truly puzzling how Building 7 collapsed even though no aircraft hit it.
John F. Acosta, Ara
degreed & licensed
Big Bear Lake, CA
Licensed architect in Southern California in 1993. Southern California Mountains representative for the Society of American Registered Architects.
It is truly puzzling how Building 7 collapsed even though no aircraft hit it.
James S. Cyr, Architect
B Arch; BA, Urban Studies
Always thought there was something fishy about this. If there is nothing to hide, then why are they hiding everything? Originally from Maine, I grew up in a…
James S. Cyr, Architect
B Arch; BA, Urban Studies
Boston, MA
Building Science and Technology expert. Building Information Modeling expert. Deep science background with some Engineering school experience. Well read, love history, politically active. Part of the Reality Based Universe, so I am Progressive. I have a LIBERAL Arts Degree in addition to my Architecture Degree.
Always thought there was something fishy about this. If there is nothing to hide, then why are they hiding everything? Originally from Maine, I grew up in a somewhat conservative family and when I could vote for the first time I voted for Nixon. History has shown that I made a massive mistake and feel I owe George McGovern an apology for believing Nixon's lies about him, especially after reading about McGovern's WWII bomber pilot exploits in Stephen Ambrose's excellent book 'The Wild Blue'. While discussing politics with a conservative friend, he asked me how my political views could change from being conservative to Liberal. My response was I got an education. That's what we need here. We need to learn the truth, educate people, and take steps to ensure this never happens again. Remember The Maine!
Robert J. Randall, PE
BS Nav. Arch & Marine Eng., MIT
I have reviewed many sources of information which I believe raise important questions about the cause of WTC building collapses. I believe these questions need to be answered.
Robert J. Randall, PE
BS Nav. Arch & Marine Eng., MIT
Mohegan Lake, NY
Structural design of nuclear submarines, power plants, commercial & residential buildings.
I have reviewed many sources of information which I believe raise important questions about the cause of WTC building collapses. I believe these questions need to be answered.
Geoffrey Y. Dean, B.E., J.P.
B.E. Civil/Structural Uni West Australia
It is blatantly impossible for a building of this size to be completely destroyed by one plane. It could only happen with controlled demolition. The 'findings' of the…
Geoffrey Y. Dean, B.E., J.P.
B.E. Civil/Structural Uni West Australia
Brisbane, QLD, Australia
35 years Supervising the construction of a huge variety of civil and structural projects in Australia including many high rise multistory buildings in Sydney and Melbourne.
It is blatantly impossible for a building of this size to be completely destroyed by one plane. It could only happen with controlled demolition. The 'findings' of the official report are wrong and most unprofessional.
Oscar Cisnero, Architectural Pr
Degreed
Oscar Cisnero, Architectural Pr
Degreed
Antioch, CA
Richard B. Hibbard, P.e.
Engineer
BS Civil Engineering, St. Martin's College Olympia WA, 1985
WTC-7 supposedly collapsed at free fall speed from a fire. I am unaware of any other steel framed building ever collapsing from fire alone. I read the official…
Richard B. Hibbard, P.e.
BS Civil Engineering, St. Martin's College Olympia WA, 1985
Olympia, WA
Occupation: Engineer
I have a BS in civil engineering and have been working for state government for 29 years as an environmental engineer.
WTC-7 supposedly collapsed at free fall speed from a fire. I am unaware of any other steel framed building ever collapsing from fire alone. I read the official 911 report and saw no mention of WTC-7. There should be an official investigation into the collapse of this building.
Anthony J. Durchholz, MSME
MSME, Purdue University
During 9/11/01, I was away on business in France, working with a partner company there. Not knowing French (I was escorted around work with translators), I could only…
Anthony J. Durchholz, MSME
MSME, Purdue University
Loveland, OH
As a mechanical engineer, I have over 20 years experience specializing in structural design. I am particularly involved in the assessment of residual strength and ultimate collapse of damaged structures.
During 9/11/01, I was away on business in France, working with a partner company there. Not knowing French (I was escorted around work with translators), I could only understand the photographic TV accounts in my hotel room for the days that followed. Having previously seen many times the free fall nature of purposely demolished buildings, I instantly surmised that the terrorists had somehow accessed the buildings and planted charges to ensure that they would fall. What didn't make sense to me was, if the terrorists had gone to that kind of trouble to plant demolition charges in the building, why would they even bother flying a plane into the buildings? When I finally got back to the US, I was amazed that there was no talk or investigation of this possible cause of the buildings' collapse.
Mark B. Batten
Structural Engineer
BS Architectural Engineering, Kansas State University, 1978
The 9/11 damage at the Pentagon initially piqued my skepticism. Reading accounts of what happened there led me to read accounts of what occurred in NYC at the…
Mark B. Batten
BS Architectural Engineering, Kansas State University, 1978
San Diego, CA
Occupation: Structural Engineer
I received my BS in Architectural Engineering from Kansas State University in 1978. I worked initially for SSOE in Flint, MI before relocating to Burkett & Wong Engineers in San Diego in 1984. I have been a Principal with this firm for ten years and I now head the structural dept. I have worked with almost all structural materials and building types over the years, excluding high rise construction.
The 9/11 damage at the Pentagon initially piqued my skepticism. Reading accounts of what happened there led me to read accounts of what occurred in NYC at the twin towers and then building 7. My opinion is that the towers were brought down by controlled demolition. By whom? I don't know. Why? I don't know, but following the money probably will provide the best explanation.
Petition Signatories
Kristi Couchee
San Jose, CA
Occupation: Youth Advocate
Kristi Couchee
San Jose, CA
Occupation: Youth Advocate
I am very interested in being part of the AE911 investigation and determined to get justice. I feel everyone deserves a second chance and encourage those who want to give up to start thinking more positively. I have a very good sense of character and can sense good or bad vibes when I meet someone. My purpose in life is service. Don't hate or discriminate; just appreciate.
A good leader takes a little more than his share of the blame and a little less than his share of the credit.
Casey Carter
Morrisville, NC
Occupation: Other
Casey Carter
Morrisville, NC
Occupation: Other
Looking for the truth. I am a hard working American and after seeing video after video of different theory's I want to know the truth.
After seeing multiple videos about different ideas of what happened I am curious and want to know the truth. I know planes could not have done the damage alone as we are all led to believe.
Don J. Voss
Saint Charles, MO
Occupation: Business Admin
Education: Bachelor's in Business Administration
Don J. Voss
Bachelor's in Business Administration
Saint Charles, MO
Occupation: Business Admin
I have read extensively from numerous credible sources to surmise that the collapse of building number 7 in free fall simply does not reasonably seem possible without a deliberate demolition effort.
It amazes me that Building number 7 fell, in free-fall, eight hours after the two main towers. It was not hit by a plane. It did not have fires fueled by jet fuel. It was steel reinforced to hold five times its weight. Yet, it is the only steel-reinforced building to ever fall in the world in free-fall before, or after, this collapse. Again, no plane hit it. No jet fuel fire. FEEMA has yet to explain it. It was the 911 emergency headquarters for NYC. It should have been stronger than the average building, to say the least....
Michael R. Glenn, MA
Chicago, IL
Occupation: The Esthetic Expression Of The Most Adva
Education: MA
Michael R. Glenn, MA
MA
Chicago, IL
Occupation: The Esthetic Expression Of The Most Adva
Artist - - Composer - - Grammy-nominated musical arranger - - Musician - - Teacher
"Was watching in teachers lunch room right after the event, watched Towers collapse and the words ""that is the most professional controlled demolition I have ever seen"" literally jumped out of me without thinking what I was saying. I have watched videos of many controlled demos. - - - - Room full of teachers was SILENT for about two seconds. - - - - I do not teach there any more. - - - - Leaving was not pretty."
Cesar Silverio
Bronx, NY
Occupation: Social Work
Education: student
Cesar Silverio
student
Bronx, NY
Occupation: Social Work
I came to the USA shortly after the towers, and some friends were downloading videos about what had occurred in the World Trade Center. After that, I wanted to know more. I'm 25, from the Dominican Republic, and have a daughter who needs to live in a fair world.
I strongly believe there was a criminal hand in the towers' collapse.
Charles S. Turner, Musician
Crossville, TN
Occupation: Musician
Education: Electronics Technology
Charles S. Turner, Musician
Electronics Technology
Crossville, TN
Occupation: Musician
I am certified as an Electronics Assembler/Tester as of 2006. I am also a 12 year veteran Songwriter/Performer.
The buildings fell at free fall speed straight down. The damage was not that extensive and the buildings were designed specifically to sustain a direct hit from a commercial airliner and still remain standing. There were clearly visible puffs of smoke in several locations at each building as they were falling that looked suspiciously like charges being detonated. There were firefighters and policemen on the scene who reported MULTIPLE explosions just before the collapse. Afterward, firefighters reported finding pools of molten steel. Steel does not melt from burning jet fuel, as jet fuel does not burn at a high enough temperature to cause steel to melt. I do not blame anyone, as I have no evidence with which to rightfully do so, however if there is nothing to hide, why was there an absolute lack of transparency concerning the incident?
Amanda M. Vickery
Bellevue, MI
Occupation: Business
Education: student
Amanda M. Vickery
student
Bellevue, MI
Occupation: Business
I am 22 years old. While watching the collapse on TV, we could all tell that something was... off. After researching 9/11 on the internet and listening to first responders' statements, I am convinced there was foul play.
I believe the WTC collapse happened because of explosives. There's no way the buildings would have collapsed that way without explosives.
Gergely Csepai, MSc
Budapest, Budapest, Hungary
Occupation: Economics
Education: MSc, Economics
Gergely Csepai, MSc
MSc, Economics
Budapest, Budapest, Hungary
Occupation: Economics
I'm an economist whom the day 911 had shaken so much. I really feel sorry for all those, who lost their beloved in the collapsing towers. I don't care about politics, power. I care about people.
I want to know what has happened. So many people say, these towers should have not collapsed. No one states the opposite. No matter how bad the present administration feel about it: they should investigate, what really happened that day. They should really explain their innocence when so many people - from around the Globe - demands it.
Patrick J. Selby, MA
Vancouver, BC, Canada
Occupation: Language Teaching
Education: M.A., Applied Linguistics
Patrick J. Selby, MA
M.A., Applied Linguistics
Vancouver, BC, Canada
Occupation: Language Teaching
Tom Hoffman
Navarre, FL
Occupation: Economics
Education: Economics
Tom Hoffman
Economics
Navarre, FL
Occupation: Economics
I do not wish to provide this data. However, I would like my name to appear on the petition you will be submitting to congress.
It has been my opinion that the destruction of the Twin Towers was caused not only by aircraft, but by explosives with the building themselves. There needs to be an honest in depth investigation resulting in the how and why these buildings were destroyed. Those responsible need to be brought to justice.
Chapy J. Miller
Marblehead, MA
Occupation: Custom Woodworker
Education: Bachelor, Economics U. Mass Amherst
Chapy J. Miller
Bachelor, Economics U. Mass Amherst
Marblehead, MA
Occupation: Custom Woodworker
Received my Bachelor of Arts from U. Mass Amherst with a degree in Economics in February 2007. (studied abroad at University of Otago, Dunedin New Zealand for two semesters in 2005. Began custom woodworking at a small shop, making architectural moldings, doors, windows, bar tops, stair case parts, etc. in March '07. Love to travel, and enjoy the outdoors.
My doubt in the official story didn't occur till I saw an early documentary circulating on the internet regarding the 'attack' on the pentagon. I though what else are they withholding. Upon further investigation, and watching Loose Change 2nd edition, my doubts were proved beyond reason, and there were to many coincidences in the 'official story' for it to be true. This petition needs to be read by every Senator and American alike, so that we can correct this evil, and hold the guilty accountable. What happened to? And Justice For ALL!
Dona M. Harrell
Boone, NC
Occupation: American
Dona M. Harrell
Boone, NC
Occupation: American
William F. Hagel
Ballston Lake, NY
Occupation: Bus Driver And Dispatcher
William F. Hagel
Ballston Lake, NY
Occupation: Bus Driver And Dispatcher
Scott A. Mead
Melbourne, VIC, Australia
Occupation: Sheetmetal
Education: High School
Scott A. Mead
High School
Melbourne, VIC, Australia
Occupation: Sheetmetal
I'm currently a 1st class sheet metal worker have been for about 10 years now am aged 29 living in Melbourne Australia, sorry I don't have any architect or engineering skills but I know for a fact it was a controlled demo.
hello i am sorry cant answer this as i am no expert but i do know what i see with my own eyes is usually the truth and it doesn't take under 10 seconds for a building to collapse by itself free fall caused by planes the top part of the buildings cannot cause the rest of the building to collapse its impossible.
Christopher M. Henderson
Lakewood, CA
Occupation: Business Administration
Education: MBA, UCLA Anderson School of Management
Christopher M. Henderson
MBA, UCLA Anderson School of Management
Lakewood, CA
Occupation: Business Administration
Education: MBA, General Management, UCLA Anderson School; BA, English, magna cum laude, Cal State Fullerton; AA, Liberal Arts, honors, Santa Ana College; study abroad alumnus, the University of Hull, East Yorkshire, United Kingdom. Professional experience (post-BA): 5 years outside B2B sales and marketing, automotive accessories industry. Professional experience (pre-BA): 3 years retail sales, Neiman-Marcus; 6 mo. copy writing and editing, health care industry-focused advertising and PR.
While I am far from an expert with respect to engineering, architecture, and professional demolition, I find the available video footage of the Towers' collapse to be clearly at odds with the official explanation of what happened. In fact, upon further review there are so many problems with the official 9/11 story that as a patriot and truth-seeker I am concerned that the true perpetrators of the attacks may still be at large. With this in mind, I fully support the Architects and Engineers for 9/11 Truth in their quest to--without pointing fingers or making foolish and/or presumptuous accusations--bring about an investigation much more thorough than the whitewash foisted on the American public by the Bush administration.
William R. Cringan, CMA
Mississauga, ON, Canada
Occupation: Accounting
Education: Certified Management Accountant
William R. Cringan, CMA
Certified Management Accountant
Mississauga, ON, Canada
Occupation: Accounting
Started trading for self with small inheritance. Traded Oil contracts through DIG and DUG. Research on Oil led me to Michael Ruppert and read his book Crossing the Rubicon. Independent research throughout the last year led me to firmly believe that the treasonous activities on 9-11 were conducted by by CIA, FBI. The 19 terrorists were patsy's.
Though I am not an architect nor an engineer, I am the son of a man who was an Engineer who worked on the world's first Nuclear Power Station in Chalk River Ontario. Given that I come from a family that is intelligent and able minded, I fail to see how the US government's story makes any sense about the events of that day. Everything the US government has said about the 9-11 assaults smells to high hell.
David A. Paton
Sharon, CT
Occupation: Musician
David A. Paton
Sharon, CT
Occupation: Musician
I am not an engineer, but a critical thinker. IT IS VERY CLEAR THAT THE WORLD TRADE CENTER DID NOT COLLAPSE DUE TO THE FIRES.
Clearly we are being misled about the true cause of the WTC collapse. WE NEED A WHOLE NEW INVESTIGATION.
John K. Ryder
Suffern, NY
Occupation: Contracter
John K. Ryder
Suffern, NY
Occupation: Contracter
Extensive experience building trades, including heavy and residential construction. Born 1938. Retired.
I believe the government was alerted of the plan to attack the towers and did everything they could to ensure it would succeed far beyond the hopes of Bin Laden. I remember seeing an interview with Bin Laden, may have been BBC, where one of the party was asked, upon exiting the cave, Are you concerned about how the Americans are going to react? His reply was, T he Americans are easy, kill a few of them and they want to go home. We could fly large aircraft into their tall buildings. That interview took place some months before 9/11. Every war has been a setup.
Thomas Silbaugh
Kansas City, MO
Occupation: Third Shift Assembler
Thomas Silbaugh
Kansas City, MO
Occupation: Third Shift Assembler
I am a blue collar worker, union member, independent voter,gay,Caucasian,male,high school equivalent,53,diabetic,worried about our country and our world.
I do not feel 911 incident was adequately investigated. Who was held accountable in the military for the security breach?
Bob Gibson
Albuquerque, NM
Bob Gibson
Albuquerque, NM
Timothy Mccallaf
Albuquerque, NM
Timothy Mccallaf
Albuquerque, NM
Simon Polakowski
Albuquerque, NM
Simon Polakowski
Albuquerque, NM
M. Hrynick
Albuquerque, NM
M. Hrynick
Albuquerque, NM
Stephen O. Carpenter, Captain
St Thomas, VI
Occupation: Custom Home Builder
Stephen O. Carpenter, Captain
St Thomas, VI
Occupation: Custom Home Builder
Licensed General Contractor for 28 years. USCG Licensed Captain of Private Megayachts
I grew up in Long Island, N.Y. I have always been interested in controlled demolition and watched many specials about it featuring the CDI company. It certainly looks as though the Towers went down the same way.
Matt Trotter
Gladstone Nsw, NSW, Australia
Matt Trotter
Gladstone Nsw, NSW, Australia
Ann L. Jurrjens
Oxenford, QLD, Australia
Occupation: Retired
Education: Tertiary
Ann L. Jurrjens
Tertiary
Oxenford, QLD, Australia
Occupation: Retired
I am virtually self taught as my education was interrupted by events after WW2. Books I had completed when I was 8 years old in India were dished up to me in Australia when I was 12 even though I was the youngest in class. I left at 14 and studied Ballet full time for a year before leaving for England. At 15 I was accepted into RADA [Royal Academy of Dramatic Art] London. Having finished the 2 year course, as it was then I was disillusioned with the theatre as I preferred the classics to kitchen sink dramas. As History was one of my best subjects and I was finding far too many flaws and lies I studied on my own in the reading room of the British Museum London. Here I could read Newton's works, Josephus and other great writers and come to my own conclusions which were opposite to what I had been taught. Although I would have liked to become an archaeologist I did not have the means. It was during this time I met my first husband and for far too many years had to devote myself to bringing up children. I 'woke' up again when I heard William Blum being interviewed on the ABC radio. I wrote down his name and finally bought my first book on the internet. He re-opened my eyes and I was horrified to know what had been going on for so many, many years. I subsequently read Edward Galiano's 'Open Veins of Latin America', and boy did I become enlightened then and no longer believed what I was being told. Although both these books have influenced me greatly I have read and seen so many truthful documentaries, many by John Pilger that made me what I am today. I am presently researching the Unsung Women Of History for U3A where I give courses on women who have virtually been either written out of history or simply overlooked. I am 76 years old and still learning.
It was the Frenchman who produced a documentary about the small penetration by the 'plane' 'which supposedly attacked the Pentagon that made me suspicious. Then my daughter's friend, who was in the SAS [Special Air Services] said he saw the second plane hit the second tower and it had no windows, so he knew it was a military plane. Then in 2008 I saw a documentary in Chile that told it as it was. The collapses and the squibs coming out. The 'hole' in Shanksville with witnesses saying there were no bodies and the only plane flew over and threw some heavy equipment out of the hold. However the FBI were already there walking around as if they were expecting it. When I returned to Australia I went onto the internet and among my discoveries was the impending visit of Richard Gage to Brisbane. I attended the meeting and was 100% convinced 911 was an inside job. Building 7 is the 'Smoking Gun'. Now like Pilger I believe nothing I am told! I do my own research.
Chris Collin
Brisbane, QLD, Australia
Chris Collin
Brisbane, QLD, Australia
John Taylor
Brisbane, QLD, Australia
John Taylor
Brisbane, QLD, Australia
Ray Kockitt
Brisbane, QLD, Australia
Ray Kockitt
Brisbane, QLD, Australia
Christian Huygens
Brisbane, QLD, Australia
Christian Huygens
Brisbane, QLD, Australia
Lisa Bamforth
Brisbane, QLD, Australia
Lisa Bamforth
Brisbane, QLD, Australia
Jeffrey Kay
Brisbane, QLD, Australia
Jeffrey Kay
Brisbane, QLD, Australia
Warrick Fraser
Brisbane, QLD, Australia
Warrick Fraser
Brisbane, QLD, Australia