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
Gabrielle Von Bernstorff, MArch
M Arch Princeton U 1989; BA Columbia U 1985
Looking at the footage of 9/11 it always seemed to me to look like what is called a controlled demolition, although I am not an expert on demolition.
Gabrielle Von Bernstorff, MArch
M Arch Princeton U 1989; BA Columbia U 1985
Vevey, Vaud, Switzerland
Born in Switzerland - - 1981-1985 Columbia University, BA - - 1985-1989 Princeton University, M.Arch.
Looking at the footage of 9/11 it always seemed to me to look like what is called a controlled demolition, although I am not an expert on demolition.
Ed Cohen, BA
Tradesman
B.A. LIU
All statements of the press were obviously hand fed from the start. As an auto mechanic and welder, I know that the temperatures inside the building were no…
Ed Cohen, BA
B.A. LIU
Waterville, ME
Occupation: Tradesman
Seen one false flag; seen em all.
All statements of the press were obviously hand fed from the start. As an auto mechanic and welder, I know that the temperatures inside the building were no 15 to 20 thousand degrees as reported. Burning fuel inside a cylinder only reaches about 1200 to 1500 degrees. Steel does not fail at such temperatures, otherwise internal combustion engines would be impossible to operate. Having worked at Windows on the World, I know that 20 to 50 thousand workers do not present themselves in the towers at that hour of the morning as reported by the press. These assertions by the press were repeated across all channels of broadcasting and print, and could only have come from a central propaganda feed.
Franklin D. Shaffer, BSME, MSME
Engineer
BS Mechanical Engineering and MS Mechanical Engineering, West Virginia University, 1984 and 1986
It is impossible for Building 7 to have collapsed in such a perfectly symmetrical manner by any means other than an intentional controlled demolition by a large team…
Franklin D. Shaffer, BSME, MSME
BS Mechanical Engineering and MS Mechanical Engineering, West Virginia University, 1984 and 1986
Pittsburgh, PA
Occupation: Engineer
I have a BSME and MSME from West Virginia University. I've been a research engineer at a DOE national lab for 27 years. I was a member of the Flow Rate Technical Group that investigated and determined the oil leak rate from the Deepwater Horizon.
It is impossible for Building 7 to have collapsed in such a perfectly symmetrical manner by any means other than an intentional controlled demolition by a large team of experienced engineers. I have no idea who did or why, but it was not a natural collapse caused by office fires.
Dartmond Cherk, Architect
B Arch, UC Berkeley
Official explaination of the event is totally unbelievable. This country needs to get to the truth.
Dartmond Cherk, Architect
B Arch, UC Berkeley
Mill Valley, CA
Graduated with BA cum laude, In private practice since 1962. Started Dovetail Sustainable Community Design in 1993.
Official explaination of the event is totally unbelievable. This country needs to get to the truth.
Mark A. Thornley
Engineering Manager
BS Mechanical Engineering, Michigan Technological University, 1983
In my experience with structural tests and analysis of strength capability I have never seen a structure just disintegrate or fail in an ordered sequence all of its…
Mark A. Thornley
BS Mechanical Engineering, Michigan Technological University, 1983
Mukilteo, WA
Occupation: Engineering Manager
I have been engaged in engineering, stress analysis, or managing stress analysis groups my entire 30 year career in aerospace.
In my experience with structural tests and analysis of strength capability I have never seen a structure just disintegrate or fail in an ordered sequence all of its structural members, joints, and fasteners from any type of thermal or mechanical load. This is exactly what happens, however, during building demolition events.Furthermore, the personal or professional accountability to understand the destruction of 3 towers on 9/11 requires more than just reading newspapers. It also requires the personal honesty to accept and acknowledge the discrepancy between the government statements and engineering data for steel, temperature, and history.
David A. Durland
IT
BS Electrical Engineering, University of Colorado, 1986
I think the demolition of our country's own infrastructure is immoral and disgusting, if there are no 'bigger picture' or national security reasons requiring it. The Public needs…
David A. Durland
BS Electrical Engineering, University of Colorado, 1986
Firestone, CO
Occupation: IT
BS Electrical Engineering, University of Colorado - Boulder. Aircraft Maintenance Officer - USAF (Veteran). Aircraft Mishap Investigation course, University of Southern California. Information Technology career; significant Root Cause Analysis experience during 25+ year career.
I think the demolition of our country's own infrastructure is immoral and disgusting, if there are no 'bigger picture' or national security reasons requiring it. The Public needs to know one way or the other what actually happened, and why, concerning ALL of the events relating to 9/11/2001 (those leading up to 9/11, and anything related since that day).
Gregory L. Flynn, PhD, DA
Retired
DA Rhetoric, Univ of Michigan
You can either believe the official government conspiracy theory (which most people do since that is what the media tells them) or you can believe the scientific explanation…
Gregory L. Flynn, PhD, DA
DA Rhetoric, Univ of Michigan
Boston, MA
Occupation: Retired
B.A. Washington University (St. Louis) (Political Science)M.A. Columbia University (English) Ed.M. Teachers College, Columbia (English Education) M.A. New York University (Spanish), M.A. Middlebury College (German), D.A. University of Michigan (Rhetoric), Active in Boston 9/11 Truth and other progressive activities.
You can either believe the official government conspiracy theory (which most people do since that is what the media tells them) or you can believe the scientific explanation of why the 3 buildings collapsed. The collapse of Building 7 in 6 seconds (not hit by an airplane) means the building had to be brought down by controlled demolition. This is thoroughly corroborated by eyewitness reports from reporters, firefighters, police officers, etc. that frequent bomb explosions were heard by those in or near the buildings.
John Watt, BSc (Civ Eng)
BSc (Civ Eng)
From the outset, watching the collapses on television, it was clear there were very serious questions to be asked about how three robust steel framed buildings collapsed into…
John Watt, BSc (Civ Eng)
BSc (Civ Eng)
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Have been designing building structures for 35 years both in the UK and the Middle East with local UK based consultancies and with a large project management company in Saudi Arabia. For the last 14 years, I have owned and run a structural design consultancy in Edinburgh, UK specializing in steel framed, masonry and timber building designs.
From the outset, watching the collapses on television, it was clear there were very serious questions to be asked about how three robust steel framed buildings collapsed into their own footprints, one of which had not been struck by an aircraft and had been subject to a relatively minor fire. Given the evidence from multiple witnesses regarding explosions in the buildings before and after the planes struck, the stand-down of the US air force, the admission by the owner of the buildings of the decision to demolish Building 7, the immediate removal of structural evidence, the high temperature fires in the basements, the evidence for explosive residues in dust and obvious unwillingness of US authorities to offer a reasoned and full engineering explanation for the collapses. Since 911, the two relevant UK engineering institutions have failed to provide an analysis or to offer advice to structural engineers on progressive collapse and fire protection in steel framed buildings in complete contrast to previous serious building collapses. In my opinion, the official report on the collapses, or any other that I am aware of was entirely inadequate and should be reopened to fully investigate the reasons for these building failures and offer advice and guidance on limiting risk in future, and existing, structures.
Matthias Karmann, Dipl. Ing.
Project Lead Engineer
Dipl. Ing., Nuremberg Institute of Technology Georg Simon Ohm, Germany, 2006
I don't know who or what is behind 9/11, but I know with 100% certainty that the official version can't be right. There must have been a blasting…
Matthias Karmann, Dipl. Ing.
Dipl. Ing., Nuremberg Institute of Technology Georg Simon Ohm, Germany, 2006
Erlangen, Germany
Occupation: Project Lead Engineer
Dipl. Ing. in Mechatronic since 2006. Project Lead Engineer for Energy Power Solution Projects (Brown Field, Green Field) e.g. E-Houses (Electrical Houses / prefabricated substations) projects involved with static and dynamic calculations e.g. for blast proof electrical substations
I don't know who or what is behind 9/11, but I know with 100% certainty that the official version can't be right. There must have been a blasting (especially WTC7), respectively there must not have been any physical resistance from below, otherwise the free fall of the buildings cannot be explained physically. The facts and the physical connections are so clear that I cannot understand why the media do not investigate this and do not allow any other opinion and dismiss people as conspiracy theorists who want to get to the bottom of it. The truth must come out!
Carolyn Garcia
Enviro. Chemistry
B.S. Water Science, NMU
My interest in questioning the official story about 9/11 began soon after the event and saw the immediate drumbeat to war with a country who had no involvement…
Carolyn Garcia
B.S. Water Science, NMU
Blackduck, MN
Occupation: Enviro. Chemistry
I am an environmental health specialist who is familiar with building and fire codes, as I am required to inspect facilities. I also have a strong background in chemistry and physics due to my undergraduate and post graduate studies.
My interest in questioning the official story about 9/11 began soon after the event and saw the immediate drumbeat to war with a country who had no involvement in event. Then to learn that no revision to the fire codes was even called for after three sky scrapers had purportedly collapsed due to fire that was able to spread as a result of missing foam and penetration--I started looking and realized that we have been lied to on a scale that is frightening and unimaginable.
Ryan Black, PE
Structural Engineer
B.S. Civil Engineering, Ohio State, 2012
The official explanation of the collapse of the twin towers and building 7 overlooks key evidence that absolutely should be incorporated into the investigation. The fact that building…
Ryan Black, PE
B.S. Civil Engineering, Ohio State, 2012
Twinsburg, OH
Occupation: Structural Engineer
A graduate of Ohio State with 6+ years of experience at the time of this signing. Licensed PE in the Civil field of Structural Engineering. I've worked in the design of steel, concrete, masonry and wood structures.
The official explanation of the collapse of the twin towers and building 7 overlooks key evidence that absolutely should be incorporated into the investigation. The fact that building 7, with limited office fires in a relatively small portion of the building, collapsed instantaneously and symmetrically at the acceleration of gravity with almost no resistance at all from the concrete and steel below is alone bizarre enough to warrant further investigation. The investigation should be about truth and nothing else.
Jon-Eric White, PE
BS Civil Engineering/Const.Mgt. UMass
Pure physics and basic structural engineering fundamentals prove that these buildings would not collapse at an accelerated rate (i.e.due to gravity) without the structural members below being completely…
Jon-Eric White, PE
BS Civil Engineering/Const.Mgt. UMass
Newburyport, MA
Civil Engineer 24yrs experience on numerous site development, roadway, highway, and transportation projects.
Pure physics and basic structural engineering fundamentals prove that these buildings would not collapse at an accelerated rate (i.e.due to gravity) without the structural members below being completely disintegrated. The structural members would normally resist the forces of the floors above UNLESS they were destroyed by means far greater than heat produced by burning jet fuel. Structural collapses are typically slow to start and are not as uniform as collapses resulting from controlled detonations, which is likely the cause of these collapses.
Petition Signatories
Janet K. Aly
Elk Grove, CA
Occupation: Teaching Art
Education: BA, Art, CSU Sacramento
Janet K. Aly
BA, Art, CSU Sacramento
Elk Grove, CA
Occupation: Teaching Art
Rebekah Ward
La Puente, CA
Occupation: Mortgage Lending
Education: degreed & licensed
Rebekah Ward
degreed & licensed
La Puente, CA
Occupation: Mortgage Lending
Kelly S. Lowery, Senior Insurance
Las Vegas, NV
Occupation: Insurance
Education: B.A., Economics, University of Cincinnat
Kelly S. Lowery, Senior Insurance
B.A., Economics, University of Cincinnat
Las Vegas, NV
Occupation: Insurance
I am a highly trained Insurance professional. In addition to my degree I have completed classwork at the College of Mt. St. Joseph in the area of Total Quality Management. Have been trained in the area of Six Sigma at GE Capital and by its founder. Also I have studied at Wharton as a part of the Chubb Wharton passport program for insurance professionals.
As an intelligent and highly trained professional I do not believe that it is possible for the destruction that occured to the Twin Towers to have been precipitated by an airplane colliding with them. I operate on logic and the offical story doesn't make logical sense.
Aubrey L. Maniscalco, Student
Sherwood, OR
Occupation: Fine Arts
Education: student
Aubrey L. Maniscalco, Student
student
Sherwood, OR
Occupation: Fine Arts
Mary B. Doub
San Luis Obispo, CA
Education: Degreed
Mary B. Doub
Degreed
San Luis Obispo, CA
I am a student of Architectural History. This large number of professional architects and engineers that believe there is more to the story behind 9-11, convince me that we need to at least gather a new committee to study what evidence still exists.
I feel that there is clearly a concern for truth, that needs to be investigated.
Stephen A. Adams, Citizen Of The U
Idaho Falls, ID
Occupation: Healthcare
Education: Bachelor of Arts
Stephen A. Adams, Citizen Of The U
Bachelor of Arts
Idaho Falls, ID
Occupation: Healthcare
Former Nursing Facility Administrator (licensed). Worked in Healthcare for nearly 20 years prior to having an injury resulting in my having to retire.
I seriously believe that further investigation of the case of the destruction of the Twin Towers and Building 7 is warranted. Building 7 was pulled. I do not believe that there ever was sufficient inquiry into these losses and that we owe it to both the victims and families of all those who have lost their lives, in addition to the cause of Liberty to insure that a full and conclusive investigation is conducted.
Terry Stanley
Denver, CO
Occupation: Construction Trades
Terry Stanley
Denver, CO
Occupation: Construction Trades
George R. Leddy, Guitarist
Schaumburg, IL
Occupation: Guitarist
George R. Leddy, Guitarist
Schaumburg, IL
Occupation: Guitarist
Born and raised in Chicago. Brother injured in Iraq (he's a marine). Alex Jones listener. Freedom/cannabis/justice - lover. student of history. shredder of guitar.
I've watched enough When Buildings Collapse on fox to know when something is purposefully brought down. Also my father is part-owner of a large aircraft maintenance company, and I know how hot Jet A and Jet B burn, and it ain't that hot.
Dennis G. Ryan
Powell Butte, OR
Occupation: Construction
Dennis G. Ryan
Powell Butte, OR
Occupation: Construction
Grew up in Ohio. Father worked for BFG aerospace. Went to high school in Germany due to fathers relocation with BFG. Returned to USA in 1971. Lived in So.Cal for a couple years then moved to Oregon in 1976. Been here since. Started own glass business in 1988. Still trying to keep that enterprise alive in the current economic situation. God willing and the creek don't rise. And I'm an atheist.
I've never believed the conventional wisdom regarding the collapses right from originally seeing them on live TV. The angle cuts on the beams is evidence that should scream out that more was going on. After watching the film how can anyone not have at least a compelling doubt and desire for a clearer, truer explanation?
Pearlis Ballentine
Winston Salem, NC
Occupation: Education
Education: Degreed
Pearlis Ballentine
Degreed
Winston Salem, NC
Occupation: Education
I have a Masters Degree in Education Administration. I read many reports and books done by researchers.
The dominoes collapse of a building is highly suspicious of demolition involved. The on site broadcast of the events also had to have been preplanned.
Scott Thomas
Auburndale, FL
Occupation: Plumber
Education: student
Scott Thomas
student
Auburndale, FL
Occupation: Plumber
Male, with the experience gained through employment that allows me to be certain that jet fuel fires as occurred on 9/11 cannot melt steel.
I don't see buildings collapsing, I see buildings being pulverized by some explosive force, turned into rubble in midair, from top to bottom, completely destroyed before they reached the groundin incredible swiftness. An awesome display of destruction, possible only with expertise.
Mr Justin J. Rosniak, Actor
Melbourne, VIC, Australia
Occupation: Actor
Mr Justin J. Rosniak, Actor
Melbourne, VIC, Australia
Occupation: Actor
I have no experience at all in these fields but have seen many versions of events regarding the 9/11 catastrophe.
I have no experience at all in these fields but have seen many versions of events regarding the 9/11 catastrophe. I have witnessed numerous amounts of footage about this day in the form of documentary and also opposed versions through our mainstream media networks and one thing I am certain of is that I smell a rat.
Ginny Carlson, AAS, BEd
Lawton, OK
Occupation: Education
Education: Degreed
Ginny Carlson, AAS, BEd
Degreed
Lawton, OK
Occupation: Education
AAS, Forest Technology, Syracuse U, ESF Ranger School- Wanakena, NY BEd, Education- science/Special Ed certified, Cameron U, Lawton, OK
The attacks on America were horrific enough, but to see the Twin Towers collapse was even worse. I watched it and then had to explain to my special education students what happened (although they had not been in the room at the time, they heard the adults talking and saw the reactions on their way back to class), why (which I still can't answer), and will it happen again. No child should have to witness that, especially after they went through the attack on the Murrah Bldg in OKC! A complete and thorough investigation, without any more cover-ups, is needed. 9 years is too long to wait.
B Buckman
Gerald, MO
Occupation: Retired
B Buckman
Gerald, MO
Occupation: Retired
Media lies about what we see with our own eyes. Videos show the truth, witnesses say the truth....we know the TRUTH!
Was an inside job.......! Pull the building? how long does it take to place charges? This was all STAGED!
Seth W. Norwood, MBA
Pleasant Grove, UT
Occupation: Business Owner
Education: MBA, University of Utah
Seth W. Norwood, MBA
MBA, University of Utah
Pleasant Grove, UT
Occupation: Business Owner
I am a local business owner of an Internet marketing company and have an MBA from the University of Utah.
Based on the evidence presented, I doubt the official story of the building collapses and would like further investigation.
Scott A. Stivers
Ann Arbor, MI
Occupation: I Spend Most Of My Time
Scott A. Stivers
Ann Arbor, MI
Occupation: I Spend Most Of My Time
Staff at the University of Michigan fo 27 years. Materials processor at the Ann Arbor Library for 10 1/2 yrs.
I worked at a public library for 10+ years and had access to a lot of materials that showed that the official version and the actual reality of what took place on 9/11 do not match up. Are these evildoers so powerful as to defy the laws of physics?
Hakim Bentahar
Eschweiler, OH
Occupation: Muslim
Education: student
Hakim Bentahar
student
Eschweiler, OH
Occupation: Muslim
Louise Lynch, RN
Fremont, CA
Occupation: Nursing
Education: RN
Louise Lynch, RN
RN
Fremont, CA
Occupation: Nursing
Ronald L. German Jr
Burr Oak, MI
Occupation: Non-Conformist
Ronald L. German Jr
Burr Oak, MI
Occupation: Non-Conformist
Artist, writer. I had recurring nightmares about the towers collapsing for years after 9-11. I made a lot of artwork, channeling my anger into it, to work that demon out of my head. It took a long time, but it worked. I would like to see each and every member of the Bush administration hanged at Ground Zero.
The 'official story' is a lie. I never believed it. I still don't. I've heard just about every idiotic excuse (for the towers collapsing) from people who used to be friends. I no longer associate with people who do not see what's coming down the road. We were all told what we saw on TV. I didn't listen. I know what I saw: I saw buildings exploding. I also never believed the 'box cutter terrorist' theory.
Robert M. Graham, Citizen
Elizabeth City, NC
Occupation: Soon To Be Military
Education: High School Diploma
Robert M. Graham, Citizen
High School Diploma
Elizabeth City, NC
Occupation: Soon To Be Military
I am no architect, or scientist, but I would like a thorough investigation of the 9/11 collapse. If there was a demolition, I want the truth and facts behind it. I just hope to god this isn't true that there was a demolition with thousands of people involved.
I have watched many videos of building collapses. Just by physical evidence, I have reason to believe it is a demolition.
Sarah Patoli, BA
Sugar Land, TX
Occupation: Business
Education: BA
Sarah Patoli, BA
BA
Sugar Land, TX
Occupation: Business
Angela Mccracken, BS
San Diego, CA
Occupation: Health Care
Education: degreed & licensed
Angela Mccracken, BS
degreed & licensed
San Diego, CA
Occupation: Health Care
Rebecca A. Braden
Hawthorne, CA
Occupation: Student
Education: UC Santa Cruz
Rebecca A. Braden
UC Santa Cruz
Hawthorne, CA
Occupation: Student
I am a figure skater from Los Angeles, California and am a current student at UC Santa Cruz.
I believe there is sufficient architectural evidence that the Twin Tower buildings and Building 7 may have exploded form within at the same time the planes crashed. A further public investigation is necessary.
Shannon Windsor
Mackay, QLD, Australia
Occupation: Coal Mining
Shannon Windsor
Mackay, QLD, Australia
Occupation: Coal Mining
I work for a coal mining company in Queensland Australia and would like to see a new investigation into 9/11.
I think the United States Congress should open a new investigation into the events of 9/11.
Thomas E. Fieselmann, BA
Hickory, NC
Occupation: Education
Education: BA Business Administration, Gardner-Webb
Thomas E. Fieselmann, BA
BA Business Administration, Gardner-Webb
Hickory, NC
Occupation: Education
54 y.o., Degreed (BA-Business Administration) English instructor in Madrid, Spain.
My doubts as to the 9-11 Commission starts with an incomplete investigation of the explosions and fires PRIOR to collapse, and then the collapse itself of all three buildings.
Gene Tamashiro
Hilo, HI
Occupation: Truth Seeker
Gene Tamashiro
Hilo, HI
Occupation: Truth Seeker
I am a Graphic Designer, Songwriter, and event, and video producer. I advocate for restored Hawaiian sovereignty, based on historical/legal/moral/social/economic/environmental etc... facts.
I am not an architect/engineer, but I could see with mine own layman eyes that the collapse of all three towers was due to some form of controlled demolition. That much to so many of us is obvious. It is the ongoing massive government and media cover up, the pretense for a global war on terror that disturbs me most. What are the deadly implications for such well coordinated and sinister control?
Mark Weeg, Violinist
Rochester, NY
Occupation: Musician
Education: A.S. (Court Reporting)
Mark Weeg, Violinist
A.S. (Court Reporting)
Rochester, NY
Occupation: Musician
10 years of college, 16 years stage experience, book published worldwide.
I watched the demolition of Kodak buildings here in Rochester, NY, and I note the similarities to building 7, especially, due to the shorter stature, but also the twin towers. I wonder why it was cleaned up so fast and all the evidence sent overseas.
Charles D. Bolle
Crown King, AZ
Occupation: Emergency Planning
Charles D. Bolle
Crown King, AZ
Occupation: Emergency Planning
Raised on Wis dairy farm, some college, worked commercial Nuclear Power Plants, now retired
The towers were clearly taken down with explosives, so why are we trying to find who did that? The people who are responsible have succeeded in deflecting attention away from them.
Christine A. Wheat
Rochester, NY
Occupation: Human Nature
Education: BS, RIT
Christine A. Wheat
BS, RIT
Rochester, NY
Occupation: Human Nature
I have no technical expertise in the fields of Engineering or Architecture, but I am an intelligent and concerned human being. I am the mother of three boys, the eldest of which is a firefighter.
I believe that there is much more to the story that we as a nation have been told about the events of 9/11/2001. I have seen many videos and photos of small explosions as well as heard eye witnesses who have said they heard explosions before the towers fell.
Wayne A. Beaton, Self Employed
Sherwood Park, AB, Canada
Occupation: Real Estate Investing
Wayne A. Beaton, Self Employed
Sherwood Park, AB, Canada
Occupation: Real Estate Investing
Dennis L. Waite, Student
Buffalo, NY
Occupation: Information Systems
Education: Microsoft Master office 2007
Dennis L. Waite, Student
Microsoft Master office 2007
Buffalo, NY
Occupation: Information Systems
Jim Haynes, Retired Realty
Redlands, CA
Occupation: Personal Research
Jim Haynes, Retired Realty
Redlands, CA
Occupation: Personal Research
Tomas A. Chavez, BS
Mckinleyville, CA
Occupation: Business
Education: B.S. Business Admin. Humboldt State
Tomas A. Chavez, BS
B.S. Business Admin. Humboldt State
Mckinleyville, CA
Occupation: Business
I have a business degree and while I have no expertise in the science of the disaster, I am a critical thinker.
The explanation given as to how and why the THREE buildings collapsed on September the 11th 2001 has raised a number of important questions which in my opinion deserve a third party examination.