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
Chris B. Hills, BSEE
BSEE, University of Utah
There is so much physical evidence to dispel the official story. I join the call for an independent investigation.
Chris B. Hills, BSEE
BSEE, University of Utah
Syracuse, UT
I have worked 10 years as a sonar transducer engineer and have worked 3 years as an ultrasonic engineer currently designing ultrasonic fluid sensors for the medical field.
There is so much physical evidence to dispel the official story. I join the call for an independent investigation.
Jessica M. Ungos, Assoc. AIA, B.Arch
B Arch
Reading through the N.I.S.T final report on WTC7, I beg to differ that a single asymmetrical point of structural failure could create a fluid and consistent free fall…
Jessica M. Ungos, Assoc. AIA, B.Arch
B Arch
Los Angeles, CA
Graduate with a Bachelor of Architecture from California Polytechnic University, Pomona in 2005. Currently residential project manager in Los Angeles for almost 6 years. Prior to this I was a project director in Long Beach with commercial/office high-rise work/tenant improvement for 3 years.
Reading through the N.I.S.T final report on WTC7, I beg to differ that a single asymmetrical point of structural failure could create a fluid and consistent free fall of the building. I also cannot imagine that a type of furniture fire could aid in its collapse. The amount of heat that would be needed in order to have any type of effect in such a way would have to tremendous. Also, viewing the aftermath of the other towers that were in closer proximity to the twin towers and the fact that they did not collapse in such a manner as WTC7 can provide some evidence that there insufficient research and explanations as to why WTC7 collapsed in such a way. I think it would be a service to the nation to get correct and applicable information to explain what really happened that day.
Joseph J. Mellon, BS
BS,Engineerng, Millikin Univ. Decatur IL
The most compelling evidence for me of external forces is the time of complete collapse of both towers - around 10 seconds. There is no way it could…
Joseph J. Mellon, BS
BS,Engineerng, Millikin Univ. Decatur IL
Alpharetta, GA
1981 Industrial Engineering graduate with classes in engineering mechanics, strength of materials, physics, and inorganic chemistry.
The most compelling evidence for me of external forces is the time of complete collapse of both towers - around 10 seconds. There is no way it could plow through 10 stories per second without devices to blow out each floor.
Gary Rozak
BSc Mechanical Engineering
Too many facts don't add up, especially the collapse of WTC #7 and all evidence pointing to a controlled demolition. An independent technical investigation is needed to corroborate/disprove…
Gary Rozak
BSc Mechanical Engineering
Calgary, AB, Canada
Received a BSc Mechanical Engineering degree in 1979 and since then have worked in the Oil Industry as a Petroleum Engineer.
Too many facts don't add up, especially the collapse of WTC #7 and all evidence pointing to a controlled demolition. An independent technical investigation is needed to corroborate/disprove the official version of events and provide a sound engineering explanation that obeys the fundamental laws of physics.
Edward Leftwich
Architect
Architecture, University of Natal SA, 1979
It would be interesting to see the results of a new investigation.
Edward Leftwich
Architecture, University of Natal SA, 1979
Smyrna, GA
Occupation: Architect
I have a degree in Architecture from the University of KwaZulu-Natal in South Africa, 1979. I'm a licensed architect in Georgia and CEO of RMI Designs in the Atlanta area. We create architectural renderings, scale models, and paintings for developers.
It would be interesting to see the results of a new investigation.
Christopher P. Sherman, Senior Engineer
B.S., Engineering, Univ. of Florida
Follow the evidence to the best explanation. The truth will set you free.
Christopher P. Sherman, Senior Engineer
B.S., Engineering, Univ. of Florida
Auburn, CA
I am a Superfund remediation engineer. I have a Bachelor's and Master's in engineering. I am an open minded truth seeker, a father with 5 kids, and a Christian.
Follow the evidence to the best explanation. The truth will set you free.
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.
Bruno+Savino Masciandaro
Msc Student
Polytechnic University of Turin
Personally about the collapse of WTC I think the impact of an airplane against a composite steel and concrete structure taller more than 350 meters can not generate…
Bruno+Savino Masciandaro
Polytechnic University of Turin
Torino, Italy
Occupation: Msc Student
MSc student in Building EngineeringI have acquired basics of the construction field, with references to the building design, structural engineering, energy performance, project build management process and project economic feasibility.
Personally about the collapse of WTC I think the impact of an airplane against a composite steel and concrete structure taller more than 350 meters can not generate damage at the point of pulverizing its structural components.
Joseph H. Prudell, Senior Research
MS Engineering, Oregon State University
From the evidence of video footage my hypothesis is that the WTC building were destroyed by controlled demolition. Building 7 was an excellent example of a free falling…
Joseph H. Prudell, Senior Research
MS Engineering, Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR
Professional research and development engineering for new technologies in electrical and mechanical systems. Specialty in electromechanical energy conversion. Former nuclear engineering experience aboard USN submarines.
From the evidence of video footage my hypothesis is that the WTC building were destroyed by controlled demolition. Building 7 was an excellent example of a free falling controlled demolition of a typical large building. Fires do not cause this type of symmetrical reduction in size within it's own foot print. All other explanations are simply illogical. Control demolition is my firm hypothesis from pure scientific observation. Further analysis of the facts is mandatory for development of the truth.
Barb Randall, MSEE
MSEE
The day I saw the video of the collapses on TV, I said three buildings do not fall into nice little piles like that naturally.
Barb Randall, MSEE
MSEE
Rochester, MN
I have worked in the electrical engineering field for 28 years and have a Masters degree.
The day I saw the video of the collapses on TV, I said three buildings do not fall into nice little piles like that naturally.
Hagen Wegner, MS
MS Electrical Engineering University of Stuttgart
The official story doesn't match the evidence. In particular the damage of an outer load bearing steel structure through a thin aluminium sheet metal plane is not likely.…
Hagen Wegner, MS
MS Electrical Engineering University of Stuttgart
Minane Bridge County Cork
Worked mainly on servo drives and electro-mechanical and hydraulic control systems, now self employed doing development work of embedded controllers for various companies in the electronics industry.
The official story doesn't match the evidence. In particular the damage of an outer load bearing steel structure through a thin aluminium sheet metal plane is not likely. Furthermore the acceleration (and disintegration) of the upper part of the building is clear evidence of a controlled demolition (compare also videos of failed controlled demolitions where the upper half is still standing).
Joseph C. Ferguson
Bachelor Computer Engineering, Auburn U
Watching the towers reduced to neat piles of rubble on TV that day, what I saw did not fit with what I was being told. By the time…
Joseph C. Ferguson
Bachelor Computer Engineering, Auburn U
Menlo Park, CA
Graduated Brooklyn Technical High School, 1968, BCE Auburn University, 1986, CAD software developer 1986-present. Also a potter since 1969 and have experience with gas burners heating up kilns made of steel and fire-brick to 2300 degrees F. over 20+ hour periods.
Watching the towers reduced to neat piles of rubble on TV that day, what I saw did not fit with what I was being told. By the time I emerged from a state of shock a couple of weeks later, the evidence had been eliminated. Mr. Gage's presentation fits precisely with the empirical evidence and my materials experience. I feel relief from cognitive dissonance when I face the fact that those collapses could not have been caused by the jets crashed into those towers, no matter how much fuel was aboard.
Petition Signatories
Steve Peeler
Cranberry Township, PA
Occupation: Sports Facilities
Education: Degreed
Steve Peeler
Degreed
Cranberry Township, PA
Occupation: Sports Facilities
I am a person that is interested in getting the real truth about the event. If there is nothing to hide, then an investigation should be conducted. I fear for the future of this country and the direction that the entire world is going.
Listen to the speech that JFK gave in April 63, in NY about secret societies and put it to the event that happened at WTC. Shocking how much it ties into the event.
Anna S. Demetrakopoulos
Toronto, ON, Canada
Occupation: Community Health
Anna S. Demetrakopoulos
Toronto, ON, Canada
Occupation: Community Health
American-born - no technical experience to contribute, just simple logic
I have seen the footage compared to demolitions, and the residue samples from the underground areas, and, and, and.....
Regina M. Gendusa
Lancaster, PA
Occupation: Cdfi
Education: MS, Social Policy, Univ. of Pennsylvania
Regina M. Gendusa
MS, Social Policy, Univ. of Pennsylvania
Lancaster, PA
Occupation: Cdfi
I am from Seattle, WA. I have a BA in Psychology and a Masters in Social Policy. I currently work for a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) in Lancaster, PA.
I have serious doubts regarding the original story surrounding 9/11. There are too many inconsistencies, too many unanswered and unresolved questions. I'd like a thorough, independent investigation. I feel the original investigation was biased, at best.
Andrey I. Peysin
Farmington Hills, MI
Occupation: Student
Education: student
Andrey I. Peysin
student
Farmington Hills, MI
Occupation: Student
Brian W. Mcclafferty
Dover, DE
Occupation: Management
Education: B.A. Business, Kutztown University
Brian W. Mcclafferty
B.A. Business, Kutztown University
Dover, DE
Occupation: Management
Sales and marketing manager, strategic planner, corporate training manager, production control executive.
I can't fathom Building Seven's collapse as anything but a controlled demolition.
Jeff Abercrombie
Savannah, GA
Occupation: I Have Worked Extensively With Lpg/Oxyge
Jeff Abercrombie
Savannah, GA
Occupation: I Have Worked Extensively With Lpg/Oxyge
Blue collar worker. Researching around 20 years. Immediately and intuitively knew 9/11 was some type of inside job, that the buildings did not collapse from fires and plane damage.
No way fires explain this. This was a controlled demolition, plain and simple.
Simon Beasley, BA (Hons)
Leicester, Leicestershire, United Kingdom
Occupation: Media
Education: ba hons,media studies,de motfort uni, uk
Simon Beasley, BA (Hons)
ba hons,media studies,de motfort uni, uk
Leicester, Leicestershire, United Kingdom
Occupation: Media
focusing on film-making and propaganda at university led me to question the consensus reality created by the establishment media. 9/11 was a catalytic event for my understanding of the structure of power, historical accuracy and the nature of government. The lies about Iraq further inspired me to question 9/11.
I find it a continual frustration that people, some very intelligent people, accept the version of events as provided by the US government. Even if the towers collapsed by fire then isn't it an amazing coincidence that the 3 buildings ever to collapse by fire collapsed in the same plaza on 9/11? The buildings were brought down by explosives, by who exactly I don't know, but we need a real independent investigation.
Tim Harless, BPI
Tigard, OR
Occupation: Retrofitting Exisisting Buildings
Education: BPI CERTIFIED EXTERIOR PROFESSIONAL / EN
Tim Harless, BPI
BPI CERTIFIED EXTERIOR PROFESSIONAL / EN
Tigard, OR
Occupation: Retrofitting Exisisting Buildings
Paul V. Barbara
London, United Kingdom
Occupation: Human Rights Campaigner
Paul V. Barbara
London, United Kingdom
Occupation: Human Rights Campaigner
Longtime Human Rights campaigner; Chile, Argentina, Brazil, El Salvador, Guatemala, Nicaragua, Honduras, Turkey, East Timor; Amnesty International; Action by Christians Against Torture.
As a laymen who has extensively sought information on 9/11, read many books, and watched many videos, I have absolutely no doubt whatsoever that the Twin Towers and Building 7 were brought down by controlled demolition.
Alberto Cellini
Copenhagen, Denmark
Occupation: Mechanics
Education: Draughtsman
Alberto Cellini
Draughtsman
Copenhagen, Denmark
Occupation: Mechanics
I am a Draughtsman and a Black Smith, I have been dealing with metal structures for over 30 years now.
The first time I saw the collapses of the three tower I was very surprised for the way they came down and I could not convince myself that they would collapse the way they did just with airplanes. Later on I came across reports from different people that indicated that the towers must have been rigged with lots of explosives for collapsing that way. Then, finding out how the structure of these building were built, i.e. with very thick steal columns, I concluded that it is impossible for them to collapse so regularly and symmetrically and at free fall as the videos showed. Then, a number of additional outpoints added up to this, one of the most significant was the finding of unreacted nano thermite at the WTC site which confirmed that the WTC towers' collapse was controlled demolition. I believe that this matter must be sorted out without compromise and the perpetrators must be found be they very powerful people or not. If we don't bring justice to this matter not only the the loss of human life will be in vain but our future and the one of our sons and daughters will be at stake because we will have left the criminals who have done this, at large free to carry on with their next target to suppress mankind.
Marlin Pepper
Austin, TX
Occupation: History
Education: student
Marlin Pepper
student
Austin, TX
Occupation: History
Alecia A. Deroo, BS
Portland, OR
Occupation: Environmental Studies
Education: B.S. Environmental Studies, SOU
Alecia A. Deroo, BS
B.S. Environmental Studies, SOU
Portland, OR
Occupation: Environmental Studies
None given.
I think there needs to be much further study.
Marvin C. Loveness, Th.B
Seattle, WA
Occupation: Political Researcher
Education: Th.B
Marvin C. Loveness, Th.B
Th.B
Seattle, WA
Occupation: Political Researcher
I am a conservative who believes in small government, a return to constitutional taxation (esp no taxation without genuine representation), forbidding illegal immigration and proper justice for those who are caught (esp those who hire them). I believe we should immediately get rid of the so called Federal Reserve (the group of bankers and private cartel who are destroying our economy), and the immediate abolition of the IRS and unconstitutional Tax Code.
After viewing a number of videos on youtube, and info @ AE911, I am convinced the towers collapsed by means of planted explosives, and not as a result of the planes crashing into them. Here are a few videos: Videos for world trade center collapse video World Trade Center Attacks 5 min - Dec 14, 2006 Uploaded by tributes4wtc What We Saw Never before-released video of the ... 26 min - Sep 21, 2006 WTC World Trade Center Crash 1 min - Jun 28, 2006 Uploaded by chrisakacrush ►Starred results for world trade center collapse video AE911Truth - www.ae911truth.org/ YouTube - 9/11: Total Proof That Bombs Were Planted....
Paul S. Canfield
Bradford, NH
Occupation: Builder
Education: student
Paul S. Canfield
student
Bradford, NH
Occupation: Builder
I am a builder with some knowledge of structures..Do not believe what the 9/11 Report tells us...It is just impossible...
Only steel structured buildings in the world, ever, to collapse from fire.
Fern Fitzgerald Sweet
Sherman Oaks, CA
Occupation: Actress
Fern Fitzgerald Sweet
Sherman Oaks, CA
Occupation: Actress
I am a 63 year old woman, who got very interested in 9/11, after a lot of research. I was a professional dancer (Rockette) and Broadway dancer (Chicago & A Chorus Line) and TV actress (Dallas, etc.) I began reading and watching everything I could on 9/11 after it happened. I'm thankful that those two French brothers were in the street with cameras, starting to do a documentary about one of NY's fire departments. If they hadn't had their cameras at the ready, we never would have seen that first plane!
I believe that all 3 buildings fell, due to demolition. From my readings and the documentaries I saw, I know that these buildings were all pulled. Steel melts at 2770 degrees and the fire (kerosene) was no hotter than 1700 degrees. While there is much more evidence for this being a demolition, this should satisfy the average 'Joe', to begin to ask questions. I also saw Mr. Silverstein on camera say that the fire chief told him the building should be pulled because there were so many losses already. How did the fire chief find Silverstein in all that commotion and how did he have the time and resources to set up a demolition. Only an idiot would believe the Silverstein story.
Mary Lawrence
Saint Augustine, FL
Occupation: Education
Education: BA Education
Mary Lawrence
BA Education
Saint Augustine, FL
Occupation: Education
Project manager for Multimedia Resource Center at U S Naval Academy on Sept 11, 2001.
Footage of reporter noting collapse of Building 7 with building standing in background, all buildings falling into their own foot print, reports of explosions both on air and by bystanders, all led us to believe that planes did not cause the collapse of the World Trade Center. The elementary physics of the collapse, reports of molten metal and subsequent discovery of traces of thermite indicate otherwise.
Joan Mootry
Spokane, WA
Occupation: Researcher
Joan Mootry
Spokane, WA
Occupation: Researcher
I am a retired artist and citizen activist who supports all efforts to learn and share the truth concerning the 9/11 travesty. 9/11 Truth is a fine example of dedication to this cause.
It was instantly apparent that the buildings were brought down by demolition. The current administration should be investigating the circumstances using a team of independent experts. Authorities should be subpoenaed regarding the rapid removal of all evidence, as well as other duplicitous actions.
Toh Peng Sun, Designer/Activist
Berlin, BE, Germany
Occupation: Designer/Activist
Education: high-school-dropout
Toh Peng Sun, Designer/Activist
high-school-dropout
Berlin, BE, Germany
Occupation: Designer/Activist
Oliver Weidemann, Cand. rer. nat.
Berlin, Berlin, Germany
Occupation: Geography
Education: student
Oliver Weidemann, Cand. rer. nat.
student
Berlin, Berlin, Germany
Occupation: Geography
3 years apprenticeship mechatronics, 6 years on university (economics, history, politics, geography)
11 Germans died, I wand to know why. I was very curious about the constant shape of collapse WT1&2. And why did WTC7 collapse?
Jeffrey Cox
Altoona, IA
Education: student
Jeffrey Cox
student
Altoona, IA
I want the truth!
It was a carefully planned scheme that had to include mass death of innocent Americans to ACHIEVE THE LEVEL OF FEAR REQUIRED TO OBTAIN THE LEGAL CONTROL THEY WANTED, AND NOW HAVE! They have scared us right out of our rights! they are allowed to torture people now, and violate any Geneva Convention law really.
Nicole Skalecke
Denver, CO
Occupation: Student Who Is Deciding On A Major
Education: student
Nicole Skalecke
student
Denver, CO
Occupation: Student Who Is Deciding On A Major
I feel as though there is a lot about all of the events that took place on 9/11/01 that need answers that make sense.
David E. Dykema, Journeyman Indus
Pepin, WI
Occupation: Stress Reliever
David E. Dykema, Journeyman Indus
Pepin, WI
Occupation: Stress Reliever
Started in 1986 preheating and post weld heat treating (stress relieving) of piping welds in steam generated power plants, oil refineries, chemical plants, paper mills and steel mills. I deal with temperatures between 250 to 1400 degrees Fahrenheit.
I was in Philadelphia on 09/11/01 working on a new co-generation power plant construction job called the Liberty Project. My first thoughts of viewing the live footage of the falling towers on TV that morning, I immediately felt that they were both a controlled implosion. The way they fell straight down and not toppling over to the path of least resistance but going the path of greatest resistance (straight down) leads me to believe this was an engineered demolition.
Megan E. Rath
Flagstaff, AZ
Occupation: Psychology
Education: student
Megan E. Rath
student
Flagstaff, AZ
Occupation: Psychology
I simply want to know the truth of what happened on 9/11. I'm joining this petition with a friend and we will get the truth out there. I have heard many rumors over the past few years, and frankly, I want to get them cleared up. I am currently a student at Northern Arizona University and I am studying Psychology. I love learning about the interactions between people, and 9/11 has a lot to do with Psychology.
I know that planes crashed into the World Trade Center buildings on 9/11, but I just recently found out that a third building collapsed that day as well. I was quite young when this all occurred so now that I'm older I have a lot of interest in it. I just want to know the truth!
Kenneth Ciccone
San Bruno, CA
Occupation: I Work In The Construction Industry, Doi
Kenneth Ciccone
San Bruno, CA
Occupation: I Work In The Construction Industry, Doi
Born in Brooklyn 1960. Spent formative years in New Jersey. Moved to California in 1989. I now reside in the San Francisco Bay Area
In the videos I have seen it appears obvious that this tragic event was very well planned and was more than just because of the plane crash. Who did this is an important question to the sovereignty of the United States. A true hard fact independent investigation is, I believe, the place to start in answering that question.
Christopher E. Nelson
Allen, TX
Occupation: Actavist
Christopher E. Nelson
Allen, TX
Occupation: Actavist
Christopher E. Nelson
Allen, TX
Occupation: Actavist
Christopher E. Nelson
Allen, TX
Occupation: Actavist
Chris Nelson, age 26, single male. Interests are health, biking, art, music, reading and relaxing. Been around to a few parts of the country and I would love to see more of it someday.
Chris Nelson. I don't know what to really say except that I am a 26 year old male on my way back to school in Portland. In Allen, Texas right now, this is where I went to high school and in that very same school saw on television the towers go down. I am happy to see a group of educated individuals get together to really investigate what the real cause of the towers going down. because there is a lot more to it then the open and shut case of what was fed to the people of the united states.
Kayla M. Siple
York, PA
Occupation: Student
Education: student
Kayla M. Siple
student
York, PA
Occupation: Student
I am a graduate of Central York High School. Currently Attending H.A.C.C. (Nursing Program), and am employed as a Certified Nursing Assistant.
I feel that given the evidence of so many professionals, The American People are owed a solid and unbiased investigation into what occurred that tragic day.
Ryan K. Hunter
Philadelphia, PA
Occupation: Construction Technology
Education: student
Ryan K. Hunter
student
Philadelphia, PA
Occupation: Construction Technology
I am a 20 year-old student studying Construction Technology. I have little expertise in the field of physics and engineering, however I am an avid researcher and highly interested in the events that took place on 9/11.
I am without a doubt convinced that the World Trade Centers did not collapse due to fire damages. The idea of even one building collapsing due to a fire is absurd, how do you explain three in one day? In my opinion, there is too much irrefutable evidence pointing out the obvious demise of these buildings; it was a controlled demolition.
Ethanwesley Brown
Long Beach, CA
Occupation: Military
Education: student
Ethanwesley Brown
student
Long Beach, CA
Occupation: Military
Just a man, trying to help the world. Why should we let our nations ruin us as people. It's time to stand up.
We need the truth. Not the lies the government feeds us. There is a ton of evidence stacked against our government proving that it was a set up, to get us to go to war.
James J. Doyle
Bunclody, Wexford, Ireland
Education: student
James J. Doyle
student
Bunclody, Wexford, Ireland
I'm an Irish student with the intention of studying psychiatric nursing.
I've watched many videos which support both the government's story and the logical explanation. Using just common sense, it appears that they're unreasonable and have clearly being hiding something judging by the difficulty in finding valid information from them.
Sabrina S. Van Zwieten
Rotterdam, ZH, Netherlands
Occupation: Irrelevant
Sabrina S. Van Zwieten
Rotterdam, ZH, Netherlands
Occupation: Irrelevant
I've been researching 9/11 for years and it has become awkwardly clear that the official explanation does not suffice. Therefore we need an independent investigation, which will probably, almost surely, proove the government's corruption and call for a new American government that supports democracy, and the pillars on which it is founded.
We all know the collapse of the World Trade Center towers could not have happened without controlled demolition. We also all know Larry Silverstein confessed to bringing down WTC #7 with controlled demolition. The official explanation is bogus. We need the truth.
Matt Mackey
Tacoma, WA
Occupation: Mechanic
Matt Mackey
Tacoma, WA
Occupation: Mechanic
I am a marine mechanic with 11 years experience. I was born in the state of Washington in the USA. I like to know the truth wherever it may lead.
I think that the collapse of the three World Trade Center buildings were obviously controlled demolitions based on the video evidence.
Al Street
New York, NY
Occupation: Musician
Education: BA music
Al Street
BA music
New York, NY
Occupation: Musician
New York resident since 1993, professional musician. Studied at Manhattan School of Music, worked a temp job at Cantor Fitzgerald, performed at Windows on the World.
Was never convinced by official story, troubled by lack of explanation of Building 7, feel that inaction is not an option for me, and unable to get over it.