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
Daniel Schaefer, Engineering Cons
Construction Management
Construction Management
I have studied the collapses of the Twin Towers and Building 7 for a while now and have come to the conclusion that they were brought down in…
Daniel Schaefer, Engineering Cons
Construction Management
Normal, IL
Occupation: Construction Management
Graduated college in May of 2007. Got my Associates Degree in Construction Management from John A. Logan College and my Bachelors Degree in Technical Resource Management at Southern Illinois University.
I have studied the collapses of the Twin Towers and Building 7 for a while now and have come to the conclusion that they were brought down in a controlled demolition. The theory that it collapsed from damage and fire violates several laws of physics. The two most important being the Law of Conservation of Momentum and the law of Angular Momentum. Building 7 was a classic example of a controlled demolition. The fact the Building 7 was never mentioned in the 9/11 Commission Report is alarming. We need a new investigation into the events of 9/11.
Joe C. Beerens, AIA
Architect
B. Architecture, Pennsylvania State University, 1974
I was suspicious the moment I watched the images of the buildings fall. Asymmetrical damage does not cause a near symmetric, free fall collapse. As a student I…
Joe C. Beerens, AIA
B. Architecture, Pennsylvania State University, 1974
Mahaffey, PA
Occupation: Architect
5 year professional degree, Pennsylvania State University. 1969-1974. Registered in 1980, Pennsylvania. Practicing architect for 40 years.
I was suspicious the moment I watched the images of the buildings fall. Asymmetrical damage does not cause a near symmetric, free fall collapse. As a student I watched the towers go up. They were the poster child for asbestos fireproofing. 3 hours on columns. The buildings fell prior to two hours of plane impact. Jet fuel fires cannot soften or melt steel. Office fires on upper floors cannot damage lower levels. Black smoke (oxygen starved) says office fires never got close to steel softening temperature. The official story narrative crude, idiotic, and laughable.
Steve Reyna
Disaster Recovery
I tell people that they have to divorce themselves from emotion when taking a look at the evidence which so compelling.
Steve Reyna
Houston, TX
Occupation: Disaster Recovery
I have been a disaster restoration expert for 21 years. I have recently returned from an two year assignment overseas.
I tell people that they have to divorce themselves from emotion when taking a look at the evidence which so compelling.
Scott T. Vanpatten, BSc
Insurance
BSc, Fire Protection Engineering Technology, Oklahoma State University, 1996
I worked on the pile and can remember seeing tiny black round dust on everything.
Scott T. Vanpatten, BSc
BSc, Fire Protection Engineering Technology, Oklahoma State University, 1996
El Dorado, KS
Occupation: Insurance
Associate Degree in Fire Protection Technology from Erie Community, Bachelors degree in Fire Protection and safety Engineering from Oklahoma State, Associates Degree in Occupational and Environmental Safety from Oklahoma State, College Advanced Certificate from Texas A&M in Certified USAR Rescue Specialist. Over 30 years experience as a career and volunteer firefighter, paramedic, rescue technician. Teach USAR for Butler Community College, Kansas Fire Marshal's Office, and NASAR (National Association for Search and Rescue). Member of Kansas Task Force 1 USAR team. Worked on the pile as a volunteer with search and rescue teams from Friday Sept 14 - Monday Sept 17.
I worked on the pile and can remember seeing tiny black round dust on everything.
Rossella Gotti, Architect
degreed & licensed
It must be studied the collapse of the Twin towers from a technical point of view: are two planes enough to make the collapse possible? The timing looks…
Rossella Gotti, Architect
degreed & licensed
London, Great London
Graduated in Venice, IUAV, 1998. Two years of experience in a small practice in Bologna (Italy); fours years in a medium size practice in Paris; three years in a big size londoner company. Between 2000 and 2008 staff editor for Parametro architectural magazine. From July 2008 she sets up her practice in Paris (Atelier LDA).
It must be studied the collapse of the Twin towers from a technical point of view: are two planes enough to make the collapse possible? The timing looks too short...
Jason Wilkinson, B.Arch., LEED AP
B Arch, University of Oregon
From the very first moment I saw the images on the TV of the towers falling, I felt there must be some reason for the collapse other than…
Jason Wilkinson, B.Arch., LEED AP
B Arch, University of Oregon
Berkeley, CA
I have dedicated my professional career to issues of sustainability in architecture. My experience has included a wide spectrum of building types and sizes including; large retail mixed-use projects, single family residential, education, sports and recreation, and urban design. I have also provided sustainability consulting as a LEED Accredited Professional in addition to architectural design. I see sustainable or green design as an opportunity to improve peoples' quality of life.
From the very first moment I saw the images on the TV of the towers falling, I felt there must be some reason for the collapse other than the plane crashes and resulting fires in the buildings. It seemed to me that the damage would be limited to floors where the planes hit and the fire was able to spread and therefore any collapse would be partial, but not total. I also wondered how the failure of this magnitude was possible when buildings are designed with redundant fire and structural systems to address instances specifically like this event.
Joseph Peavey, MArch
M Arch, University of Idaho
I think the main reason many people don't want to even consider the possibility (some say certainty) that the reasons for the WTC collapse is that it makes…
Joseph Peavey, MArch
M Arch, University of Idaho
Boise, ID
Licensed in Idaho in 2006 and Colorado in 2008. Graduated from the University of Idaho in 1999. Took Physics in high school (which is all I really needed to see some glaring problems with official 9/11 explanations).
I think the main reason many people don't want to even consider the possibility (some say certainty) that the reasons for the WTC collapse is that it makes you consider the implications--the who/what/whys...and forces you to consider some ideas so horrible and evil that no one would want to face it. But reluctance is not a valid reason for not seeking the answer.
Brad Will, AIA, LEED AP
B Arch
I have long suspected that the circumstances surrounding the collapse of the WTC buildings were a perfect storm that simply could not have happened without complicit involvement. From…
Brad Will, AIA, LEED AP
B Arch
Woodstock, NY
Brad is the principal in charge of AAP, having co-founded the firm in January 2002. His design experience ranges from custom homes to healthcare, public transit, schools, retail & office, senior living centers and multi-family units. Brad has been involved with award-winning residential projects, two major senior living centers, public design competitions, a new office high- rise, and pro bono assistance for non-profit organizations. He graduated from Cornell University with a degree in Architecture in 1984, and became a LEED Accredited Professional in 2004 with the United States Green Building Council (USGBC).
I have long suspected that the circumstances surrounding the collapse of the WTC buildings were a perfect storm that simply could not have happened without complicit involvement. From what I have both read and viewed, the evidence that supports scientific explanation that counters the official findings is well-researched and thorough. We may never know the truth, but to strive for it is important, and must continue regardless of what it ultimately reveals - about our government, about our security, about our freedoms, about us.
Maxine Raabe, BA (Hons), Dip Arch
BA Hons South Bank, Dip Arch Canterbury
All my experience points to a perfect controlled demolition of all the 3 buildings. The twin tower buildings are designed to take into consideration forces including planes hitting…
Maxine Raabe, BA (Hons), Dip Arch
BA Hons South Bank, Dip Arch Canterbury
Whitstable, KY
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All my experience points to a perfect controlled demolition of all the 3 buildings. The twin tower buildings are designed to take into consideration forces including planes hitting them. The structure should be able to stand with huge temperature fluxes and fires could not have caused the perfect free fall collapse of the buildings - impossible! Who demolished the buildings? Not the planes or the fires. This needs to be investigated and fought by every person interested in truth and justice.
Mark Duewel, PE-EIT
Engineer (Retired)
BSME, California State University Sacramento, 1988
Too much about the official US government and mainstream media narrative doesn't make sense. Early eye-witness reports are contradicted by later reports. My skepticism remains unsatisfied.
Mark Duewel, PE-EIT
BSME, California State University Sacramento, 1988
Folsom, CA
Occupation: Engineer (Retired)
77-83 USAF aircraft maintenance tech. 84-06 USAF civil engineering tech. 1988 BSME obtained. 1988 PE-EIT certificate obtained. General welding and metalworking experience.
Too much about the official US government and mainstream media narrative doesn't make sense. Early eye-witness reports are contradicted by later reports. My skepticism remains unsatisfied.
David J. Simchock
BSME1986
Staunch seeker of 9-11 truth, ENG at Con Edison.
David J. Simchock
BSME1986
Titusville, NJ
NJ - 14 years of experience in the power generation industry.
Staunch seeker of 9-11 truth, ENG at Con Edison.
Kurt F. Rhea, AIA
Architect
Master of Architecture, University of FLorida,1994
Very interested in finding out whether insider collaboration was key in the destruction.
Kurt F. Rhea, AIA
Master of Architecture, University of FLorida,1994
Fort Myers, FL
Occupation: Architect
Maters of Architecture. Registration Pending. Vice President of a Design Firm
Very interested in finding out whether insider collaboration was key in the destruction.
Petition Signatories
Razia Khatoon
Lenexa, KS
Razia Khatoon
Lenexa, KS
Worked in interior design sector for many years in Dallas and Phoenix.
I never gave it any thought until seeing Mr. Gage's presentation, now my eyes are opened.
Christopher Schwinger
Overland Park, KS
Occupation: Unknown
Christopher Schwinger
Overland Park, KS
Occupation: Unknown
I am a musician and student of history.
AE911truth.org is absolutely right. The CIA should be investigated.
Tammy Francisco, MS
Raytown, MO
Occupation: Unknown
Tammy Francisco, MS
Raytown, MO
Occupation: Unknown
Anthony Dobrowski
Livingston, MT
Occupation: Unknown
Anthony Dobrowski
Livingston, MT
Occupation: Unknown
Michele Lewis
Livingston, UT
Occupation: Unknown
Michele Lewis
Livingston, UT
Occupation: Unknown
Kim Newhouse
Livingston, MT
Occupation: Unknown
Kim Newhouse
Livingston, MT
Occupation: Unknown
Sue Wales
Gardiner, MT
Occupation: Unknown
Sue Wales
Gardiner, MT
Occupation: Unknown
I am now retired.
I don't believe the Government, I haven't for years.
Alan Sanfi
Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand
Occupation: Unknown
Alan Sanfi
Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand
Occupation: Unknown
I am from Tonga living in New Zealand for over thirty years.
I always thought it was an inside job. Bush wanted a reason to attack Iraq.
Taina Tukia
Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand
Education: student
Taina Tukia
student
Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand
I am a 31 year old Tongan female who just recently migrated to New Zealand in September of 2009.
I believe that WTC7 and the twin towers were brought down by controlled demolition and it was an inside job. A major cover up in history.
Phoebe Smith, BA
Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand
Occupation: B.A. Theatre
Phoebe Smith, BA
Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand
Occupation: B.A. Theatre
Sarah Grant
Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand
Occupation: Unknown
Sarah Grant
Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand
Occupation: Unknown
Catherine Rowe
Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand
Occupation: Unknown
Catherine Rowe
Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand
Occupation: Unknown
Roi Y. Vaara, Artist
Helsinki, Finland
Occupation: Artist
Education: University of Art & Design, Helsinki
Roi Y. Vaara, Artist
University of Art & Design, Helsinki
Helsinki, Finland
Occupation: Artist
Roi Vaara is one of the most internationally recognized performance artist from Scandinavia. He was born in Moss, Norway 1953 form Finnish parents. He studied in the University of Art and Design, in Helsinki 1972-75 and in Jyv'skyl' University1976-77. Since 1988, Vaara has performed in artists' collective Black Market International. He was awarded International Studio Program to K'ntlerhaus Bethanien, Berlin, Germany 1997-98. He has presented about 300 different performances, that has taken place in more than 200 international exhibititons/festivals in 36 countries. In 2001 Vaara organized EXIT Festival with 300 artists. Vaara received the State Prize for Art from the Art Council of Finland in 2000 and Ars Fennica Prize from Henna and Pertti Niemist' Foundation in 2005.
From time time I've encountered challenging information about the events of 9/11. I talk about information which doesn't fit to the official story. I talk about information which has been neglected in the official story. I talk about facts that many eye witnesses and scientists have pointed out. I talk about facts that will better explain how the buildings collapsed. A new research must be done on the scientific ground. All the facts that the official story has been unacceptable to explain must be taken on account. The real explanation must fit to evidence of facts.
Sally A. Goodall
Leicester, Leicestershire, United Kingdom
Occupation: Lawncare
Sally A. Goodall
Leicester, Leicestershire, United Kingdom
Occupation: Lawncare
John D. Marschner, Steel Professional
Las Vegas, NV
Occupation: Common Sense
Education: BA Biology
John D. Marschner, Steel Professional
BA Biology
Las Vegas, NV
Occupation: Common Sense
Paul Melone
Chicago, IL
Occupation: Inquisitive
Education: student
Paul Melone
student
Chicago, IL
Occupation: Inquisitive
I am just a normal citizen with an open mind and i look at things from a logical viewpoint i am not a conspiracy theorist...
it defies the laws of gravity there is proof without a doubt that the buildings did not collapse the way they are said to be.. they had to be brought down by explosives.
Richard N. Gavigan
Belgrade, MT
Occupation: Small Business Operator
Richard N. Gavigan
Belgrade, MT
Occupation: Small Business Operator
Painting Contractor, part time marketing and direct sales, History of religion student.
It appears the World Trade Tower buildings fell in a manner impossible without additional assistance in the destruction of the core of the structures. The denial evident in the discussion of the the three towers' collapse along with the mind boggling explanation for the Pentagon explosion, can only invite skepticism and foster cynicism if not contempt.
Daniel C. Morales, Airport Operatio
Carson, CA
Occupation: Airport Operations
Daniel C. Morales, Airport Operatio
Carson, CA
Occupation: Airport Operations
David B. B. Jones, MSPH
Atlanta, GA
Occupation: Public Health
Education: M.S.P.H., UAB
David B. B. Jones, MSPH
M.S.P.H., UAB
Atlanta, GA
Occupation: Public Health
I am just one more citizen who is not satisfied by the official 9/11 Report, especially the lack of answers to many, many troubling questions.
I don't know who is responsible for the destruction on 9/11, but I doubt the official story about what did cause the destruction, and want a new and unbiased investigation into the matter. This is the patriotic thing to do.
David Oberhansley
Laingsburg, MI
Occupation: Artist
Education: A.A.A Art Institute of Seattle
David Oberhansley
A.A.A Art Institute of Seattle
Laingsburg, MI
Occupation: Artist
I was trained in music and video business at the Art Institute of Seattle. My area of special interest is in audio production and pop music history.
I've watched hours of footage, news reports, and interviews with survivors at ground zero and do not believe the official story. A building like building 7 cannot fall at free-fall speed simply as a result of fire damage.
Erik Q. Vogt, CISSP
Anchorage, AK
Occupation: IT Professional
Erik Q. Vogt, CISSP
Anchorage, AK
Occupation: IT Professional
Maryann Nichols
Augusta, GA
Occupation: Mother
Education: Degreed
Maryann Nichols
Degreed
Augusta, GA
Occupation: Mother
I am a SAHM who home schools 3 children. My husband is a contractor in Afghanistan at Bagram Air Base. I gave up my career as a Paralegal to be able to give my children a real education and teach them to think for themselves, and how to learn without someone holding their hand every step of the way.
I was a Paralegal at the DA's office the day of 9/11. The entire office shut down after the first plane hit and we just stayed in the conference room all day watching the TV. When the first building started to fall my first thought was: That looks like a demolition! Then the second building fell and I thought it again. When the 3rd building fell without being hit I said there is no way that wasn't controlled... why did it fall too? I never believed the official story. I may not know the entire truth about what happened that day, but I know when I'm being lied to.
Anthony D. Williams, Student
Russell Springs, KY
Occupation: Student
Education: student
Anthony D. Williams, Student
student
Russell Springs, KY
Occupation: Student
Sharon Johnson
Osceola, WI
Occupation: Banking
Education: degreed & licensed
Sharon Johnson
degreed & licensed
Osceola, WI
Occupation: Banking
I am not an engineer or an architect but I am smart enough to read and to know that what happened on 9/11 has not been disclosed to the American people. I support the efforts of those that are demanding an accounting of the real events,
Does the government think it can forever cover up the events of 9/11. Given the testimony and graphic illustrations of engineers and architects as well as others from this country and all over the world it is about time the truth came out. Our country has been held hostage for almost 10 years by those that would have us believe the outrageous story that was concocted about 9/11.
Tyler Mcintosh
Lincoln, NE
Occupation: English
Education: student
Tyler Mcintosh
student
Lincoln, NE
Occupation: English
Jon-Paul Kelly, Artist
San Francisco, CA
Occupation: Fine Arts
Education: BFA Media Arts/Graphic Design
Jon-Paul Kelly, Artist
BFA Media Arts/Graphic Design
San Francisco, CA
Occupation: Fine Arts
I remember being very young and wanting to become a part of the C.I.A. or F.B.I. with the intention of working my way up and somehow exposing them from the inside. I have no idea where this thought originated, perhaps my mother. I always loved technology. As a kid my first major purchase was a computer. It had a 6502 processor and 4k of RAM. (upgradeable to 8k). I had visions of combining video imagery and computer graphics. Many years later I actually found the means to merge graphics with video. While studying graphic design at California College of the Arts I discovered agitprop, which appealed to my subversive nature. This, combined with the focus on technology of the C.C.A. Media Arts department, I found a direction for my art practice I could be passionate about.
I have a hard time believing that the buildings were brought down by planes.
Diane Schaefer
Petersburg, MI
Occupation: Trucking
Diane Schaefer
Petersburg, MI
Occupation: Trucking
Self employed, thirty years, trucking industry. I rarely use the internet and I am very happy not to, when necessary, as in this case to support a worthy cause, I try to comply. I do not use email.
The lies and the hypocrisy in this country must stop. We are all sick of it. We know the truth and we are fed up. The people of the sleeping giant are finally waking up. We saw Jesse Ventura do six shows on the lies and corruption in the us. So what now? The people can elect this crook or the other crook. Don't matter which, they are all owned by financial and corporate America. So my solution, get rid of congress, we don't need them any longer. We can all vote on anything now! You can not argue, this will cut the budget!
Jessica L. Barlow
Brockville, NY
Occupation: Administrative
Jessica L. Barlow
Brockville, NY
Occupation: Administrative
Jonathan Cox
High Point, NC
Occupation: Carpentry
Jonathan Cox
High Point, NC
Occupation: Carpentry
I have been a carpenter for 12 yrs and took construction management courses at a local community college. One class was an AutoCad course.
Through my individual research via the internet (in which a great source if one is careful), I have made the decision to agree with the opposing theories whom have believable evidence against the governmental agencies that make up the 9/11 Commission and other so called investigations. In a world of universal deceit, telling the truth is a revolutionary act George Orwell 1984
James P. Marlowe
Austin, TX
Occupation: Writing
Education: B.A., American Studies, Alabama
James P. Marlowe
B.A., American Studies, Alabama
Austin, TX
Occupation: Writing
My only education concerning what's relevant here is self-education. Likewise, I have no experience in the mentioned fields of architecture and engineering other than a large amount of reading about the subject. However, I do believe I have cultural, social, political, psychological, and theoretical qualifications based on my education and the specialty of my degree.
It is obvious to me from the testimonies of the earliest witnesses concerning a multitude of massive explosions, the obvious evidence of squibs, the rate of collapse of the buildings, the physical impossibility of the temperatures of the fires reaching a level capable of causing a physical change in the steel beams, the pattern in which the buildings fell, and the incontrovertible fact that no building reinforced by steel beams has ever collapsed due to the cause of fire in the recorded history of man until Tuesday, September 11, 2001, that it is impossible that these buildings collapsed due to the official story.
Simo Suntila, Concerned World
Turku, N/a, Finland
Occupation: Computer Support
Simo Suntila, Concerned World
Turku, N/a, Finland
Occupation: Computer Support
I have studied chemistry in the University of Turku as well as some physics and mathematics.
I think that the collapses of WTC 1 and WTC 2 were done with controlled demolition. I also do not believe the official story about the collapse of WTC 7. There are many unanswered questions that should be answered far better by the administration of USA or preferably an independent investigation. I am convinced that several crimes took place.
Thomas C. Adams
San Francisco, CA
Occupation: BA
Thomas C. Adams
San Francisco, CA
Occupation: BA
Michael Lake, MBA, MA
Davis, CA
Occupation: Financial Consultant
Education: MBA UC Berkeley; MA GTU
Michael Lake, MBA, MA
MBA UC Berkeley; MA GTU
Davis, CA
Occupation: Financial Consultant
San Francisco native; MBA in finance, MA religious history; 20 years experience as financial consultant and strategic planner. I have no professional opinion on the collapse - its obviously well beyond the scope of my expertise - but I have an intuitive sense of gravity and of concocted rationalizations, and I have a deep and growing suspicion of whatever and however that the officials tried to explain what happened.
Whatever really happened, the one thing I DO know is that the suspicions generated by the clumsy government cover-up (the official 911 commission report) are doing profound damage to the fabric of our nation. If the people do not and can not trust their leaders in the most profound sense and on such critical issues, then democracy itself cannot stand. The truth, and a serious investigation of this matter, is profoundly important in order to at least begin to regain and rebuild any sense of national cohesiveness. Without it thoughtful people have no choice but to conclude our nation is run by treasonous actors and their supporters and the very existence of that kind of cynicism will more surely destroy our country than any foreign armies ever will.