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
Franklin Shap, MBA, BSEE
BSEE, University of Maryland, Colg Park
I became aware of possible inconsistencies in the official 9/11 Commission Report in mid 2006. What raised my suspicions most were the discrepancies about the WTC 1 and…
Franklin Shap, MBA, BSEE
BSEE, University of Maryland, Colg Park
Oakland, MD
Franklin Shap Maryland BSEE U of MD College Park, MD MBA Finance Loyola College, Baltimore, MD Various engineering, sales, management positions in the IT and defense systems industry. Currently in economic and community development in rural Maryland. Married, two grown sons, hobbies include reading, politics, cars/motorcycles, travel, music.
I became aware of possible inconsistencies in the official 9/11 Commission Report in mid 2006. What raised my suspicions most were the discrepancies about the WTC 1 and 2 collapse, and the missing plane at the Pentagon. After hundreds of hours doing research on my own, I am more convinced than ever that we need a new, independent, international investigation committed to finding truth. I support AE9/11 Truth and their mission for truth.
Tom Ball, BS
Chemistry
B.S. Applied Chemistry, TN Tech.
For Bldg 1 or 2 to fall, enough momentum must be gained in the time it takes for the upper portion to travel 1 or 2 stories in…
Tom Ball, BS
B.S. Applied Chemistry, TN Tech.
Piney Flats, TN
Occupation: Chemistry
I've studied many subjects, Music, Medical Technology, Electronics, even Nursing. But I got my degree in Chemistry. I've spent some time in the USMC also and I also privately study the Bible, so I make an effort to pursue the truth wherever it leads. I have to say something about myself so I am listing these things, not because I am highly successful or that I have accomplished much, but only as evidence that I am capable of thinking for myself and I have a degree of ability to sort fact from fiction without yielding to self imposed biases.
For Bldg 1 or 2 to fall, enough momentum must be gained in the time it takes for the upper portion to travel 1 or 2 stories in order to overcome the resistance of the lower portion of the intact building. Upon impact this force must be transmitted through the lower structure to the ground before any crushing can occur because the floor immediately beneath the point of impact is not suspended in mid air. Therefore, it is not a single floor that sustains the entire shock of the impact but the force must be distributed throughout the entire lower standing structure none of which had sustained any damage (allegedly). Since the bottom most floor is capable of holding up the weight of the entire building and since each floor is constructed in a similar fashion, one can reasonably assume that an upper floor would also be capable of withstanding a far greater static load than was required of it. Although the impact is dynamic I do not see how this excess momentum could be great enough to overcome the static weight bearing capacity of an entire collection of intact internal and external support structures and crush the entire building unless it was dropped from a far greater height. It cannot be argued that any of the lower supports could have sustained any substantial damage from heat or the initial impact of the planes. It is obvious that the greatest number of columns were not severed by the planes even at the impact site. If the remaining columns there were heated enough to bend under the strain it seems more likely that they would serve to reduce the momentum gained by the falling upper portion and that the remaining momentum would be further reduced as energy was transmitted to the ground and consumed in breaking the entire set of undamaged supports all the way to the ground. This transfer of kinetic energy would act on the entire lower undamaged portion of the building and would not act to crush one floor at a time as was observed. One floor could not be directly acted upon without indirectly affecting those below it. In effect it is not only the floor at the point of impact which is absorbing the shock, but the entire combined resilience of the entire lower structure would resist the impact at once, not just the columns of a single floor at a time. The additional momentum gained by the falling portion of the upper floors would have dissipated well before total destruction could have occurred even with the simultaneous collapse of all inner and outer supporting columns at the point of impact. One is forced to conclude that something was knocking the props out from under the upper part of the building as it fell. As Dr Ross pointed out, the indentations and directions of sheared bolts at the ends of the support columns where they connected to lower ones appeared as one might expect if charges had been used to thrust them out away from each other as the building fell. Pieces of columns appear in the films being thrust outward and away from the building where they are not obscured from vision by smoke. This corroborates his interpretation of the indentations and shearing. The NIST explanation depends on both the severing of columns, massive displacement of fire protection, temperatures hot enough to weaken the remaining structures to the point of simultaneous collapse and the successive destruction of each floor below the crash site. None of these factors can be omitted without leaving a severe deficiency in their theory. Not only that, we are expected to believe that this concurrent set of circumstances happened not only once, but three times on the same day. That's a bit much to accept without some other mitigating contribution.
David G. Huebner, PE
BSCE
I've done extensive research online, and of videos, and have concluded that at the very least, building #7 was 100% a controlled demolition. Although there are literally hundreds…
David G. Huebner, PE
BSCE
Auburn Hills, MI
Since graduating college in 1982, I have worked in the structural engineering field. In 2000, I started my own consulting business as a structural engineer. I have experience with wood, concrete, and steel design as well as some forensic experience investigating collapses of structures. I also have experience as a paid on call fire/rescue worker.
I've done extensive research online, and of videos, and have concluded that at the very least, building #7 was 100% a controlled demolition. Although there are literally hundreds of discrepancies, and unexplained things surrounding 9/11, I consider the collapse of building #7, and the fact that Controlled Demolition (the Company) was hired for site clean-up to be an unexplainable coincidence. The fact that we spent much less than the investigation of Flight 800 is also questionable. The destruction of the crime scene evidence is inexcusable. I did not witness any raging infernos that the media claims existed on 9/11.
Peter Donoghue, RIBA
Architect (Retired)
Oxford School of Architecture
"I have stopped believing the official account since reading David Ray Griffin's book ""The New Pearl Harbor."" It's high time for the truth to finally come out, and…
Peter Donoghue, RIBA
Oxford School of Architecture
United Kingdom
Occupation: Architect (Retired)
I am a retired architect, first registered on the architects register in 1980, and in later editions published yearly by the UK Architects Registration Council and its successor body, the Architects Registration Board. My ARB number is 045790F. I was also a RIBA Chartered Member from 1996 to 2015, number 6242726.
"I have stopped believing the official account since reading David Ray Griffin's book ""The New Pearl Harbor."" It's high time for the truth to finally come out, and it will do!"
Marian Ontkoc
Architect
Slovak Technical University
all 3 building were pull down by explosions. Structure was designed for plane crash.
Marian Ontkoc
Slovak Technical University
Humenne, Slovakia
Occupation: Architect
master degree in architecture 2009 in FA SUT, Bratislava, Slovakia.
all 3 building were pull down by explosions. Structure was designed for plane crash.
David Scott, ASE
Automobile Technician
If those buildings fell from some force other than controlled demolition, I'll personally kiss Dick Cheney's ass on live T.V.!! And after seeing the videos of the aircraft…
David Scott, ASE
Acton, ME
Occupation: Automobile Technician
Master automotive technician for 33 years, active duty US Air Force enlisted 11 years, Associates degree in fuels technology
If those buildings fell from some force other than controlled demolition, I'll personally kiss Dick Cheney's ass on live T.V.!! And after seeing the videos of the aircraft hitting the buildings, I still believe they were military KC-135 refueling aircraft. I refueled these planes for 9 years in the Air Force. As far as the Pentagon and the crash in Pa., we all know better. What happened to the aircraft with the passengers on them has yet to be speculated.
Steve Patrelakis
Engineer
B.S. Mechanical Engineering, West Virginia University, 2007
I completely agree with Richard Gage with regards to the destruction of the world trade towers. Those towers couldn't have come down as the result of office fires.
Steve Patrelakis
B.S. Mechanical Engineering, West Virginia University, 2007
Mt Pleasant, PA
Occupation: Engineer
Mechanical engineering education, I've worked as a process engineer for eight years.
I completely agree with Richard Gage with regards to the destruction of the world trade towers. Those towers couldn't have come down as the result of office fires.
Nils Johan A. Johansson
Master of science Engineering Physics
It is obvious that they (building 1,2 and 7) has been blown up. The free fall acceleration and symmetrical collapse is impossible to get only using fires and…
Nils Johan A. Johansson
Master of science Engineering Physics
Karlskrona, Blekinge, Sweden
Working as system developer, programming C++. Holds degree in Master of Science in Engineering Physics at Uppsala University Sweden. Have a great interest in Physics.
It is obvious that they (building 1,2 and 7) has been blown up. The free fall acceleration and symmetrical collapse is impossible to get only using fires and flying debris. The rapid onset of collapse and the molten steel are other issues. The official reports do not hold any water. Evidence of nanothermite (explosives) was found in the dust proven by Niels Harrit.
Craig S. Maxwell
BSEE/Computer Science, UCLA
I worked in the World Trade Center for several years. It was seen by many as a trusted feat of engineering, but more importantly a safe place to…
Craig S. Maxwell
BSEE/Computer Science, UCLA
Avila Beach, CA
Drafted into the U.S. Army, 1969-1970 and assigned to the Command Experimentation Development Command studying, analyzing, field testing, reporting and data collection and storage related to advance technology and its use in combat. Worked in the Advance Technology Lab at UCLA, School of Engineering while earning a BSEE in computer science, and attending a year of graduate school. Professional career included wide array of engineering, systems analysis, program and project management, marketing, strategic planning, business development and general management, in computer manufacturing and financial information systems, with senior and executive management responsibility. Founded several start-ups, including a small family business severing Yosemite National Park visitors since 1995. I am active in community affairs, and have served in an elected position.
I worked in the World Trade Center for several years. It was seen by many as a trusted feat of engineering, but more importantly a safe place to work and view the City - even in sever windy weather. Not knowing, for sure, why it collapsed will forever leave scars and breed doubt about the safety of such structures. Not only those who lost love ones, but those who place their trust in new structures, need to know that everything of conjecture was thoroughly reviewed; that design, fabrication, and operation of new buildings breed out whatever weaknesses that could lead to such a collapse. The evidence clearly leaves in doubt that this was not done. Trust in our government is just as important. As it stands, how can the public trust their elected officials or appointed staff? A new, properly conducted investigation is critical to all concerned!
Mario A. Parra, PE
BS Civil Engineering, UK
Ever since we witnessed this terrible tragedy questions have been asked that, until now, had gone unanswered; questions such as 'how is it possible that a terrorist organization…
Mario A. Parra, PE
BS Civil Engineering, UK
Tampa, FL
I am a 1977 Graduate of the University of Kentucky and have practiced Civil Engineering for 32 years both in the US and Latin America. I hold a license as a General Contractor and I am president of Parra & Karimi Engineering LLC. and of P&K General Contracting in Temple Terrace, Florida. - - I am married, father of two and grand father of three. Both my sons and their wives are professionals that live and work in the Tampa Bay Area.
Ever since we witnessed this terrible tragedy questions have been asked that, until now, had gone unanswered; questions such as 'how is it possible that a terrorist organization could have carried out such an attack against the most powerful and highly sophisticated country in the world without the help of an equally powerful and sophisticated organization?' and 'how is it possible that the Twin Towers and surrounding buildings collapsed the way they did out of a two plane strike?' Having witness many building collapses due to fire, earthquakes, bombings and controlled demolitions throughout our professional carriers we know these were staged controlled demolitions and now it has been proved. - - We have been slow to react mainly out of shock and disbelieve that we may be the victims of an internal attack from a home grown terrorist organization that believe themselves to the be the owners of the world. This has got to stop! It is up to us to stop it! If it can be done it is through our democratic process. We owe it to the future generations.
Donald Ketner, CCS
5 year Arch Penn State
After studying various reports, videos, and other information, it is my opinion that the reopening of the 911 commission is warranted. The recent book written by two 911…
Donald Ketner, CCS
5 year Arch Penn State
Anchorage, AK
Attended Penn State University from 1968 to 1973 and received a five year professional degree in Architecture. I have worked for several architectural firms on the east coast. In 1978 I moved to Alaska. I am now retired after 28 years in project management and construction management in Alaska. I have three grown children and a wonderful wife.
After studying various reports, videos, and other information, it is my opinion that the reopening of the 911 commission is warranted. The recent book written by two 911 commission leaders includes a first chapter entitled We were set up to fail. This does not do justice to the lives lost. This event was tragic and does not deserve to be clouded in unanswered questions. The pulling of building seven has to my knowledge not been explained.
Derek Mah, BArch
B.Arch, University of New South Wales
The collapse of WTC 7 is the smoking gun that is presents irrefutable evidence of premeditated demolition.
Derek Mah, BArch
B.Arch, University of New South Wales
Sydney, NSW, Australia
20 years experience in Sydney Architectural practices specializing in design, documentation and construction of complex commercial & recreational building types including aquatic centers, sporting facilities, police and court facilities.
The collapse of WTC 7 is the smoking gun that is presents irrefutable evidence of premeditated demolition.
Petition Signatories
Todd Gregory
St Helens, OR
Occupation: Self Employed
Todd Gregory
St Helens, OR
Occupation: Self Employed
I had 2 years of drafting in high school and two more years in a program called Building Construction Technology in Collage. I've also spent 3 year in industrial construction and 10 more in residential construction.
There is overwhelming evidence of misconduct on the part of the NIST in the investigation as a whole. Except for 4 frames, information from the 80 plus camera's that were confiscated, which showed the flight crashing into the Pentagon, has been withheld from the public. Washington's story is in conflict with the many documented eye witness accounts. The circumstantial evidence of a conspiracy to commit crime and the questions that have never been answered satisfactorily to the general public warrants a new investigation under oath.
Danton E. Pace
Shafter, CA
Occupation: Maintenance,Machinist
Danton E. Pace
Shafter, CA
Occupation: Maintenance,Machinist
I'm a U.S. born American,worked as a machinist for several years in California before investing in rental income property which i have owned,managed maintained and renovated myself for the past 30 years.I'm also an investor.
The evidence the towers were deliberately detonated is encyclopedic in volume and cannot be dismissed.The implications are many.I would be stunned to see you prove these architects and engineers are incorrect. The buildings could not have fallen at that speed into their own footprints unless they were detonated.There was no logical explanation (other than detonation ) for the 3rd tower to have come down.No skyscraper has ever toppled before or since because it was struck by a jet.Nothing jets could carry other than a nuclear bomb could bring the towers down (but that would not have been an orderly collapse!).Steel cannot melt at the temperatures that could have been reached without other means of deployment.There has been inadequate investigation and reporting done on the subject.No alternative opinion.
Wiliam J. Bucy
Clinton, IN
Occupation: Construction Worker
Wiliam J. Bucy
Clinton, IN
Occupation: Construction Worker
I have been tested by Mensa that shows my IQ to be in the 95 Percentile. I like to think that is why I never believed any of the official statements that came out about 9/11.
I never believed from day one that the fall of all the towers were anything but a controlled demolition. It just could not happen that way.
Kyle Lusane
Kent, OH
Occupation: Citizen
Kyle Lusane
Kent, OH
Occupation: Citizen
I am neither an architect or an engineer. Simply a citizen of the United States of America.
Any one person presented with numerous video, photo, and factual findings that still believes WTC buildings feel as a result plane crashes or fires (specifically building 7 of the world trade center) may be truly under some sort of a brainwashing by the U.S. government and mass media.
Eli Dumitru
Medford, OR
Eli Dumitru
Medford, OR
Political activist. Mediator and group facilitator. Dedicated to looking at all sides of a question and going by the evidence.
The more you look into criticism of the government's story, the more obvious it gets that the government is lying. But you have to look.
Leslie Gold
Ny, NY
Occupation: Graphic Designer (Retired)
Education: B.S. NYU, Art Education
Leslie Gold
B.S. NYU, Art Education
Ny, NY
Occupation: Graphic Designer (Retired)
B.S. NYU, Art Education, Masters education in Creative Arts Therapy, Pratt Institute
The organization 9/11 Architects and Engineers, ae911truth.org, provides irrefutable scientific evidence about facts which have not yet been brought to the American people, and indeed must be brought to light for our Nation's democracy to be effective and move forward in the future.
Edward Asner, Actor
Los Angeles, CA
Occupation: Acting & Activism
Edward Asner, Actor
Los Angeles, CA
Occupation: Acting & Activism
Actor/activist Edward Asner is one of the most honored actors in the history of television and has been the recipient of seven Emmy Awards and 16 nominations, as well as five Golden Globe Awards and served as National President of the Screen Actors Guild for two terms. He was inducted into the TV Academy Hall of Fame in 1996. Asner received the Ralph Morgan Award from the Screen Actors Guild in 2000, presented periodically for distinguished service to the Guild's Hollywood membership. In March 2002, he was again honored by The Guild as the 38th recipient of the prestigious Life Achievement Award for career achievement and humanitarian accomplishment, presented annually to an actor who fosters the highest ideals of the profession. In addition to his professional versatility, Edward Asner has consistently served and committed himself to the rights of the working performer in addition to advocating for human rights, world peace, environmental preservation and political freedom. Some of the many honors he has received throughout his career include the Anne Frank Human Rights Award, The Eugene Debs Award, Organized Labor Publications Humanitarian Award, ACLU's Worker's Right's Committee Award and the National Emergency Civil Liberties Award. Asner has more than 100 TV credits along with dozens of motion picture credits.
I fear that if the underlying issues of 9-11 truth are not demanded, that Iraq may be but a flame on an ocean of gasoline that may be used to ignite war after war after war. We cannot, as a peace & justice movement only address the flames. We must look at the fuel being used to justify the flames of war and repression at home and abroad. We must look deeply at the events leading up to, on and since 9-11. We must demand full 9-11 truth.
Gabriella Sankovich
Richmond, CA
Occupation: Unknown
Education: Degreed
Gabriella Sankovich
Degreed
Richmond, CA
Occupation: Unknown
Tim Clark
Albany, CA
Education: B Arch
Tim Clark
B Arch
Albany, CA
Angelo Petraglia, BArch
Jackson, NJ
Education: student
Angelo Petraglia, BArch
student
Jackson, NJ
Lloyd Hart, Construction Con
Oak Bluffs, MA
Occupation: Construction
Education: degreed & licensed
Lloyd Hart, Construction Con
degreed & licensed
Oak Bluffs, MA
Occupation: Construction
Sean M. Drake, EE
Bear, DE
Education: Degreed
Sean M. Drake, EE
Degreed
Bear, DE
Crystal Li, Mech.Eng
Seattle, WA
Education: Degreed
Crystal Li, Mech.Eng
Degreed
Seattle, WA
See Yang, Student
Maplewood, MN
Occupation: Economics
Education: student
See Yang, Student
student
Maplewood, MN
Occupation: Economics
Peter Hinners, Realtor
Joliet, IL
Occupation: Real Estate
Education: degreed & licensed
Peter Hinners, Realtor
degreed & licensed
Joliet, IL
Occupation: Real Estate
Robert S. Lynch, Structural Steel
Falls City, TX
Occupation: Structural & Misc. Steel
Robert S. Lynch, Structural Steel
Falls City, TX
Occupation: Structural & Misc. Steel
Roman Dulgarov, Student
Goose Creek, SC
Education: student
Roman Dulgarov, Student
student
Goose Creek, SC
Sterling Weeks, Student
Irvine, CA
Education: student
Sterling Weeks, Student
student
Irvine, CA
Matthew Fiorito, Student
La Grande, OR
Occupation: Business
Education: student
Matthew Fiorito, Student
student
La Grande, OR
Occupation: Business
David Snyder, BSME
Auburn, CA
Education: student
David Snyder, BSME
student
Auburn, CA
Tonya Morrison, Student
Houston, TX
Occupation: Cad Design Piping
Education: student
Tonya Morrison, Student
student
Houston, TX
Occupation: Cad Design Piping
Brian Roussel, Technical Manage
Walnut Creek, CA
Occupation: Electronics
Education: Degreed
Brian Roussel, Technical Manage
Degreed
Walnut Creek, CA
Occupation: Electronics
Richard Ricci, Ironworker Local
Yonkers, NY
Occupation: Disabled Ironworker
Richard Ricci, Ironworker Local
Yonkers, NY
Occupation: Disabled Ironworker
Craig Ranke, Pentagon Researc
San Clemente, CA
Occupation: Dvd Sales
Craig Ranke, Pentagon Researc
San Clemente, CA
Occupation: Dvd Sales
Jillian Kosmuk, Student
Winnipeg, MB, Canada
Occupation: BA
Education: student
Jillian Kosmuk, Student
student
Winnipeg, MB, Canada
Occupation: BA
John Briggs, Student
Seattle, WA
Occupation: Political Science
Education: student
John Briggs, Student
student
Seattle, WA
Occupation: Political Science
Arnold A. Valdez, MArch
Santa Fe, NM
Occupation: Planning
Education: Degreed
Arnold A. Valdez, MArch
Degreed
Santa Fe, NM
Occupation: Planning
Victor Baker, Student
San Antonio, TX
Education: student
Victor Baker, Student
student
San Antonio, TX
Jonathan C. Deprez, Concerned Citizen
Raleigh, NC
Occupation: Concerned Citizen
Jonathan C. Deprez, Concerned Citizen
Raleigh, NC
Occupation: Concerned Citizen
Robert Sorenson, CPO
Oceanside, CA
Occupation: Orthotics And Prosthetics
Robert Sorenson, CPO
Oceanside, CA
Occupation: Orthotics And Prosthetics
John Parulis, Licensed Califor
San Rafael, CA
Occupation: Specialty Contractor
Education: degreed & licensed
John Parulis, Licensed Califor
degreed & licensed
San Rafael, CA
Occupation: Specialty Contractor
Lydia A. Browne, MArch
London, OH
Education: Degreed
Lydia A. Browne, MArch
Degreed
London, OH
I am a US citizen currently living abroad with my British citizen husband, who is part of a British 9-11 truth group. I am working to raise awareness among my past classmates and professors at the University of Cincinnati's College of Design, Architecture, Art, and Planning.
Regis Hohman, President
Braddock, PA
Occupation: 40 Yrs Building Profession
Education: Degreed
Regis Hohman, President
Degreed
Braddock, PA
Occupation: 40 Yrs Building Profession