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
Micheal Suominen
Florida Institute of Technology
I never really bought the stories that were being fed to the public. Many of the statements just didn't seem to add up. I would really like to…
Micheal Suominen
Florida Institute of Technology
Melbourne, FL
Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering, worked for a small company growing algae to produce biodiesel. Currently am a design engineer and work in the aerospace industry with Northrop Grumman.
I never really bought the stories that were being fed to the public. Many of the statements just didn't seem to add up. I would really like to see the truth. Currently it feels like the news is trying to distract the general population from the big issues and hand and blowing up smaller things. They do not have a good track record with me right now, and it is time for a real change... not the change we are seeing now.
James D. Johnson, ME
Retired Programmer
ME Environmental Engineering, University of Florida, 1990
A perfectly symmetrical collapse, 10 floors with no resistance! The UAF study is compelling. Minimally, a new investigation is required.
James D. Johnson, ME
ME Environmental Engineering, University of Florida, 1990
Fort White, FL
Occupation: Retired Programmer
M.E. in Environmental Engineering. Although I am not an architect or civil engineer, I have taken all common undergraduate and graduate course in Materials science and engineering.
A perfectly symmetrical collapse, 10 floors with no resistance! The UAF study is compelling. Minimally, a new investigation is required.
Bart A. Neeb, BS
B.S., Electrical Engineering, U of Cincy
The collapses of WTC 1, WTC 2, and WTC 7 violate the laws of physics. The events of September 11, 2001 needs a real, independent investigation.
Bart A. Neeb, BS
B.S., Electrical Engineering, U of Cincy
Farmington Hills, MI
Non-licensed Electrical Engineer. Former Bush supporter. Open minded enough to look for the truth instead of just believing what the main street media reports.
The collapses of WTC 1, WTC 2, and WTC 7 violate the laws of physics. The events of September 11, 2001 needs a real, independent investigation.
Kurt W. Allen, Engineering Cons
BA Comp Sci
I wrote a simulation of the towers collapse and convinced myself that the laws of conservation of momentum would not allow the buildings to collapse in the manner…
Kurt W. Allen, Engineering Cons
BA Comp Sci
Minneapolis, MN
Software engineer with 30 years experience in life critical medical software.
I wrote a simulation of the towers collapse and convinced myself that the laws of conservation of momentum would not allow the buildings to collapse in the manner described, and that the only alternative that I could ascertain was that the buldings required charges to fall with the speed observed.
Paul Wills, BSME
Engineer
BS Mechanical Engineering, California Polytechnic State University, 1979
Building 7 is really all you need to know...that, and high school level physics.
Paul Wills, BSME
BS Mechanical Engineering, California Polytechnic State University, 1979
Santa Batbara, CA
Occupation: Engineer
BSME, Cal Poly San Louis Obispo, 1979. I'm a mechanical engineer with 34 years experience in high tech problem solving.
Building 7 is really all you need to know...that, and high school level physics.
Michael J. Langford, MSNE, MSBA, BSEE
Senior Nuclear Safety Analyst
B.S, Electrical Engineering, Oklahoma U
This event needs an independent unbiased investigation, which I have supported and requested from my government representatives since the first report disappointed me. We're engineers trained in the…
Michael J. Langford, MSNE, MSBA, BSEE
B.S, Electrical Engineering, Oklahoma U
White Rock, NM
Occupation: Senior Nuclear Safety Analyst
BS Electrical Engineering, MS Nuclear Engineering, MS Business Administration, and other post-graduate work. 50 years in work force.
This event needs an independent unbiased investigation, which I have supported and requested from my government representatives since the first report disappointed me. We're engineers trained in the United States. We cannot be so easily bamboozled. No, the statute of limitations is not passed, and we have not forgotten.
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.
Erwin De Jong, MSc
Master
From a technical point of view it is not explainable that a steel structure sinks down into its own footprint with obviously no resistance after intense fires or…
Erwin De Jong, MSc
Master
The Hague, Zuid Holland
Master degree Mechanical Engineering obtained at University of Twente (Netherlands) Currently occupied in offshore (steel structure) and aerospace engineering.
From a technical point of view it is not explainable that a steel structure sinks down into its own footprint with obviously no resistance after intense fires or even a plane crash.
Istvan Fazekas, Engineer
B.A., Engineering, TUB Budapest
The greatest mystery of the 21st century should be extensively investigated by an independent group to give clear answers our questions, since it still has a great influence…
Istvan Fazekas, Engineer
B.A., Engineering, TUB Budapest
Budapest, Pest, Hungary
Recently graduated with a degree in Computer Science also studied some Architecture
The greatest mystery of the 21st century should be extensively investigated by an independent group to give clear answers our questions, since it still has a great influence on today's events. Thank you for the high-quality research and education materials, it was a great eye-opener. Freedom and justice for all!
Allen B. Mclemore, PE
B.S. Civil Engineering Auburn University
World Trade Center 7 appears to be a free-fall collapse. There are structural reasons to suspect that this collapse was a controlled demolition, and a serious independent investigation…
Allen B. Mclemore, PE
B.S. Civil Engineering Auburn University
Springville, AL
B.S.Civil Engineering from Auburn University 1985 U.S. Peace Corps Volunteer 1986 - 1988 Geotechnical Engineer 1989 - 1992 Environmental Engineer1993 - Present
World Trade Center 7 appears to be a free-fall collapse. There are structural reasons to suspect that this collapse was a controlled demolition, and a serious independent investigation should occur.
Bruno Peretti
Civil Engineer
Escola de Engenharia da Universidade Veiga de Almeida
I fully agree that a new investigation must be made, and at this time, take into account the evidences discarded by NIST, like as use of explosives and…
Bruno Peretti
Escola de Engenharia da Universidade Veiga de Almeida
Fartura, Brazil
Occupation: Civil Engineer
Graduate and Licensed in Rio de Janeiro in 1982, worked in the construction of various buildings, supervising structural concrete projects for several years.
I fully agree that a new investigation must be made, and at this time, take into account the evidences discarded by NIST, like as use of explosives and the more than obvious 'controlled demolition'. - The total collapse of a building, caused by the rupture of one of the columns of internal support is technically impossible to occur under normal conditions. - Here in Brazil, we had catastrophic fires, such as the buildings Joelma in Sao Paulo and Andorinhas in Rio de Janeiro. Both burned for many hours and not collapsed.
Gaurav Patel
Structural Engineer
M.S. Civil Engineering, Cleveland State University, 2017
I didn't think the towers would fall. As designed, the weight of the floors above where the planes had hit was being transferred around the holes to the…
Gaurav Patel
M.S. Civil Engineering, Cleveland State University, 2017
Flushing, NY
Occupation: Structural Engineer
I completed my Master of Science in Structures and Foundations Engineering in December 2017 from Cleveland State University. Currently, I am a Structural Engineer and an assistant project manager in New York City. I am responsible for performing structural analysis and calculations, preparing super-structure, foundation and support of excavation drawings, reviewing structural designs, performing field investigation and special inspections. I was working as a Construction Safety Engineering Intern at NYC Department of Buildings with Excavation and Interior Demolition Unit in Summer 2017. I have a working knowledge of STAAD.Pro, AutoCAD, ETABS, MATLAB, SAFE, SKYCIV, BLUEBEAM and Microsoft office suite. I possess an OSHA 10 and 30 Hour Construction Outreach Certification. In addition to that, I also took various Red Vector Online Structural Engineering Courses. I possess F01 and F60 FDNY Certificates. I have significant experience in overseeing a wide range of civil engineering projects.
I didn't think the towers would fall. As designed, the weight of the floors above where the planes had hit was being transferred around the holes to the columns below, and the way the building fell down was a complete controlled demolition. Not in the history of steel structured buildings has a fire been responsible for such collapses.
Petition Signatories
Mike Maynard
Bracknell, United Kingdom
Occupation: Retired
Mike Maynard
Bracknell, United Kingdom
Occupation: Retired
I had a standard secondary school education, which would class me as being average. I joined the Army which gave me discipline and the ability the act to orders without thinking. I then gained a vast knowledge of all subjects relating to fire, building construction and how buildings react in fire. I also served in major international airports as fire officer, which enabled me to gain knowledge of aircraft construction and fuel composition.
I have served for many years in the Fire Service in both Civil and Aviation rolls. I have had my doubts about 9/11 from the day it happened. So far everything I find out about the events of that day, just serve to confirm that it is a cover up, by the government that is paid for by the tax payer.
Martin Fenge
Aarhus, Denmark
Occupation: Graphic Designer
Education: Graphic Design ATS
Martin Fenge
Graphic Design ATS
Aarhus, Denmark
Occupation: Graphic Designer
Graphic designer with focus on branding and simplicity in design.
I believe that the people that lost their lives and their families, deserve to have an independant investigation to take place, made by scientist, engineers, architects and specialists with other other relevant professions. I don't want to jump to any conclusions, whether the buildings were demolished or simply collapsed because of fire, and that's why an independent investigation made by experts is crucial in order to determine what really happened, and nobody should be able to say that the people who lost their lives and their families don't deserve this investigation.
Peter C. Hekman
Heemskerk, Netherlands
Education: Degreed
Peter C. Hekman
Degreed
Heemskerk, Netherlands
I have a university degree in economic and administrative education. I have been working over 30 years as a business banker in The Netherlands for different banks.
I believe that the twin towers and building 7 could not have collapsed only by to planes and the forthcoming fire. There is more to it than the American administration has declared and I want the truth to come out.
Stewart Lawson, BA
Alta, UT
Stewart Lawson, BA
Alta, UT
BA International Political Economy. I was young when 9/11 took place, and I have known all along what really happened. It's just hard to watch these beliefs fade in so many other people after such a short amount of time.
I know the truth in my gut, and sometimes its nice to know I'm not all alone.
John H. MacDonald, M.Ed., CAGS
Stoneham, MA
Occupation: Retired
Education: M.Ed.
John H. MacDonald, M.Ed., CAGS
M.Ed.
Stoneham, MA
Occupation: Retired
I have a Masters and CAGS from Boston University and 35 years in management at John Hancock Insurance.
It is inconceivable to me that 3 structures built to withstand an impact with an aircraft could be brought down - - by fire.
Daniel Christian
Clarksville, TN
Occupation: Japanese Translator
Education: Masters International MBA
Daniel Christian
Masters International MBA
Clarksville, TN
Occupation: Japanese Translator
It is life changing to realize the implications of these truths. It takes courage to stand up and move forward.
Susan J. Massey
Rochester, MN
Susan J. Massey
Rochester, MN
Landis Hartman
San Tan Valley, AZ
Education: Milton Collwge
Landis Hartman
Milton Collwge
San Tan Valley, AZ
Karl Haus
Fraser, MI
Occupation: Landscaper
Education: Macomb
Karl Haus
Macomb
Fraser, MI
Occupation: Landscaper
I am a Truther. I care for my fellow Country Men. I see so many lies from our leaders.
What a disgrace that we got a guy in the White House and he speaks of fake news and we still have no acknowledgement of an inside job on 9/11. Alex Jones is labeled hate speech and kicked of all huge media platforms.
Melissa Owens
Laporte, IN
Melissa Owens
Laporte, IN
I don't think ones educational background matters. I think it's just common sense. Like religion you either believe or you don't.
I believe it was staged as sad as it is for most Americans to realize exactly just how cruel our government can be.
Gilbert M. Ramos
Chino, CA
Occupation: Turbine Repair , General Electric
Education: High School Diploma
Gilbert M. Ramos
High School Diploma
Chino, CA
Occupation: Turbine Repair , General Electric
High school diploma 4 years apprentice program for millwrights union local 1607,7 years mechanical construction and General Electric turbine maintenance and repair.
No way those planes brung these massive buildings down. I have worked with iron and the building of a structure building, and it would take high temps to melt iron.
Gordon L. Holman
Portland, OR
Occupation: Retired Corporate Banker
Education: BS Business Admin
Gordon L. Holman
BS Business Admin
Portland, OR
Occupation: Retired Corporate Banker
I am a concerned citizen that feels the American public deserve a better review of the events and relationships of 9/11.
I have read the official comm. report and in my estimation it lacks important information re: the relationship of Bush's cousin in charge of security for the Towers maintenance, the fact that Bldg. 7 was not hit by any aircraft, the seeming controlled destruction of all three bldgs, the insurance policy taken out by Silverstein upon transfer from the Port Authority, thermite present in the dust from the destruction, the fact that no other steel bldgs have ever been demolished in this way, any where in the world, the videos that show an aircraft that does not appear as a normal passenger liner, the absence of NORAD, etc.
Jens Karl H. Silbach
Waikiki
Occupation: Ceiling Fixer
Education: TRAINED IN GERMANY AS A CEILING FIXER
Jens Karl H. Silbach
TRAINED IN GERMANY AS A CEILING FIXER
Waikiki
Occupation: Ceiling Fixer
I have worked in a variety of buildings installing and repairing gyprock and plaster-glass ceilings for over 30 years in europe and western Australia.
Because of Western Australian time...our t.v. crossed live showing first building on fire and then what looked like a plane fly into second building. Later I saw building 7 collapse...I thought I was watching a building demolition show.. I did not believe that planes crashing into a building could create that much destruction or that the buildings would fall down so fast. It looked like a professional demolition team had taken down all 3 buildings.
Matt L. Levin, BA
Hatfield, MA
Education: Degreed
Matt L. Levin, BA
Degreed
Hatfield, MA
Life-long U.S. citizen, currently sixty-five years old, college grad BA, plus early childhood cert., 24 years teaching Montessori pre-k/kindergarten, husband (27 years), and father (22 years) of college grad. Well remember 9/11, and distressed to be learning so much about what's NOT been investigated.
There are too many discrepancies between 'official report' and all--these--professionals--in the sciences.
Eugene Kilmer, BS
Los Alamos, NM
Occupation: Contractor
Education: BS
Eugene Kilmer, BS
BS
Los Alamos, NM
Occupation: Contractor
BS in PE. Your web form requires that I enter at least 50 characters here. I find this rather curious. It feels like you would prefer only registered engineers sign, even though this is the Regular Joe petition.
I am not an architect or an engineer. In fact, I am not anyone, but I believe the evidence pointing to a planned controlled demolition of WTC1, WTC2, and WTC7 is irrefutable.
Nadja Milfait
Vienna, Austria
Occupation: Musician
Education: University
Nadja Milfait
University
Vienna, Austria
Occupation: Musician
Studied Music at the University of Music in Vienna, working as freelance Musician.
From the beginning I had the intuitive feeling that something was not true with the story told. How could a few extremists just riding donkeys somewhere in the desert manage this attack, why should they be interested in such an attack, and why should this be their only successful attack? All consequent acts of the United States (Guantanamo, wars in the Middle East) showed one by one, that 9/11 was the best excuse for imperialistic warfare and violation of human rights. Now all the refugees from these wars - Iraq, Afghanistan, Syria... arrive in front of my doorstep in Austria, and I have to cope with them. Time for the truth to be told - CIA and Saudi Arabia did 9/11, that's what most of the Europeans believe for sure!
Scott A. Fisk
Barstow, CA
Occupation: Computer Tech
Education: High School
Scott A. Fisk
High School
Barstow, CA
Occupation: Computer Tech
I went to work full time during high school due to mother's illness so my education has been in the work force.
It looks so obvious that explosives where used and to have NIST deny that is wrong. I just want to make my point that I do not agree with the official version of 911 and want to see a new investigation.
Robert D. Carter, BA
Lenexa, KS
Occupation: Glass Subcontractor Project Manager
Education: BA
Robert D. Carter, BA
BA
Lenexa, KS
Occupation: Glass Subcontractor Project Manager
Bachelor of Arts-Economics/Industrial Relations Rockhurst U. 35 years affiliated with glass/curtain walls as project manager and estimator
If the real time videos are valid, then I believe the three towers came down from controlled demolition. I have eye witnessed controlled demolitions. The collapse of the towers and Building 7 certainly mirrored the demolitions I have witnessed.
Thomas L. Fort
Jacksonville, FL
Occupation: Jeweler/Engraver
Education: High School Graduate
Thomas L. Fort
High School Graduate
Jacksonville, FL
Occupation: Jeweler/Engraver
I am a 60+ year old self taught jeweler with over 40 years experience. Hobbies include avid shooter, scuba diver, and fisherman. I am also a high school graduate probably being a below average student. I have been married 35 years with a grown son. I enjoy the mechanical part of what makes things work.
Watching the first tower fall live on television my first thought was that it fell too perfectly like an implosion. Never realized building seven fell until it was pointed out to me years later. That was the defining moment! It would be impossible to convince me that 9/11 was not a conspiracy after reviewing the scientific evidence along with eyewitness testimony.
David BaumgäRtner
Kradolf, Switzerland
David BaumgäRtner
Kradolf, Switzerland
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Anthony C. Shonkwiler
Decatur, IL
Anthony C. Shonkwiler
Decatur, IL
Appears wrong. That's what started me investigating, then the trail grows longer and longer. Interested. Have watched many documentaries and read many articles on 9/11
Martijn Dekker, BBA
Zwolle, LA
Martijn Dekker, BBA
Zwolle, LA
I have a BBA in hotel administration, currently a service coordinator in ICT for the largest grid company in NL.
Well I have to believe the buildings did not collapse on their own, or due to fires or airplanes flying in to them.
Anna Kumor
Newark, NJ
Anna Kumor
Newark, NJ
When the towers was hit I could see the smoke from my hometown seaport. P eople evacuating to my town also shared stories. It never made sense of the initial story. I listened to the cockpit recording of that day and other articles and information that makes you wonder why we were given warnings of such a attack yet no action was taken place but to stand down. It was an inside job. All the victims and families left behind will never know the truth. Bush and Cheney went behind closed doors, did NOT take oath and gave their statements together rather than separate. We have been hijacked by a tyranny government and communists live among us without punishment.something must be done about this to keep America and the people safe from such an establishment.
When the towers were hit I could see the smoke from my hometown seaport. People evacuating to my town also shared stories. It never made sense of the initial story. I listened to the cockpit recording of that day and other articles and information that makes you wonder why we were given warnings of such a attack yet no action was taken place but to stand down. It was an inside job. All the victims and families left behind will never know the truth. Bush and Cheney went behind closed doors, did NOT take oaths and gave their statements together rather than separate. We have been hijacked by a tyranny government and communists live among us without punishment.something must be done about this to keep America amd the people safe from such an establishment.
John Koslowsky
Fort Mcmurray, AB, Canada
Occupation: Heavy Equipment Operator ...Alberta Tar Sands
Education: Some college
John Koslowsky
Some college
Fort Mcmurray, AB, Canada
Occupation: Heavy Equipment Operator ...Alberta Tar Sands
1 year Simon Fraser University General Studies Mine Operations Keyano College 4th Class Power Engineer
The evidence put forward by Engineers, Architects and Phd's is overwhelming. I trust the evidence/science put forward by learned men and women. 9-11 reeks of a Bush, Cheney Mossad Cover up. We the public have received nothing but lies from our politicians for way too long. Literally millions of people have been killed or injured because of lies based on 9-11. To honor the people who were murdered in the twin towers the perpetrators must be brought to Justice. Anything less is not acceptable.
Austin Adair
Spokane, WA
Austin Adair
Spokane, WA
Automotive life. I have a passion for cars and anything that has metal or wheels. I sell auto parts.
I was a sheep 3 years ago. Alex Jones woke me up. Shortly after I started listening to Michael Rivero. For two years that's all I have listened to. I fully support ae911truth.org 9/11.
Andrew A. Gibbs
Corunna, ON, Canada
Occupation: Residential Insulation Specialist
Education: Some college
Andrew A. Gibbs
Some college
Corunna, ON, Canada
Occupation: Residential Insulation Specialist
I've graduated high school and attended one year of College for graphics design. I've been woken construction for 16 years.
Obviously this monumental crime was a false flag event to entice American citizens to get behind a military invasion of the Middle East.
Robert E. Hudson
Indianapolis, IN
Occupation: Business Owner
Education: High School
Robert E. Hudson
High School
Indianapolis, IN
Occupation: Business Owner
I have been helping people in the field of health ,fitness and well being for the past 33 years. I have owned my own small business for 28 years. My business develops programs in Nutrition and exercise for individuals and groups.
I do not believe the official story of 9-11. The investigation was not conducted thoroughly and omitted alot of key evidence to the contrary. This act of terrorism has been the justification for the ongoing US war on terror and I believe that the American public must know who is really behind this act of terrorism. My opinion as to who is behind this event would include United States, Israel and Saudi Arabia governments.
Patrick Collette
QuBec, QC, Canada
Occupation: Artist's Agent/Rep
Education: University & Paris Fine Arts
Patrick Collette
University & Paris Fine Arts
QuBec, QC, Canada
Occupation: Artist's Agent/Rep
5 years University studies in visual arts and 3 years School Fine Arts in Paris (1 as an invited student). I became a 9/11 Truther with the discovery of Thierry Meyssan's contribution's in 2002! My work as an artist agent catering to an international clientele permits me to meet people from all walks of life and all parts of the world. One of my most pertinent encounters was with an engineer who was a volunteered at the ground zero rescue efforts 'on the rubble' of the towers. He (and others) encouraged me to strive for 9/11 Truth! I also had the honor to be Richard Gage's guide for the day when he came to my city on the 27th of March 2014, during his cross Canada tour.
I've been saying since 2005 that we must concentrate on WTC 7 and everything else will follow.
Thomas Walst
Xxx
Thomas Walst
Xxx
Head of Theatre Technology, that's all there is to know...
The first time I saw the buildings come down, I already felt something was wrong about the media explanation. Now I know it for sure.
Georg Abbing
Cologne, Germany
Georg Abbing
Cologne, Germany
It manager.
You can fool some people for some time but you can't fool all the people all the time.
Sepideh Afshari
San Diego, CA
Sepideh Afshari
San Diego, CA
Some college. Experience is in the accounting field for the last 14 years, the last 5 being in a Sr. level (although my belief is that my eduction/experience is of no relevance and any logical person should be able to see the real truth was withheld).
It is illogical to accept the claims of NIST when so many critical points went omitted, ignored, and unexplained. The complete lack of commercial coverage of tower 7 only further emphasizes there was deliberate effort made to cover up the truth.
Chris Prime
Schelle, Belgium
Chris Prime
Schelle, Belgium
Self made man. Went to school until I was 14. Then started working and made my own business.
Terrorism started at the American continent in 1492. Gold and silver were the main purpose. Greed never stops, that's why they needed an excuse to go after the black gold in the Middle East. Cultivating terrorism in those countries with Isis and the refugees as a recent result. In the meantime making billions of dollars on weapons and oil. This seems a never ending story.
Housha Vijeh
Huntington Beach, CA
Housha Vijeh
Huntington Beach, CA
My father was a fighter pilot and then commercial. He flew with fighter jets and 3 different Boeings and Airbus. I basically grew up around pilots and jets. The first red flag for me was Pentagon, the the flight which went down in Pennsylvania! After a lot of reading and researching, since the whole thing about piloting those planes did not add up to me, I started digging more, reading and talking to other experts and people who were just like me. I believe 9/11 next to President Kennedy's assassination, is another disgusting and unacceptable act against people on United State! I believe people who did this, have to be prosecuted, and if find guilty, get the punishment they deserve! Killing innocent people a waging war against nations who had nothing to do with this and destroying their lives and countries, should not be accepted neither by people of this country or any other place in the wold.
Now that I know what I know, there's no way their mickey mouse theory could explain any part of what actually happened. The first clue to it is very simple: GOING DOWN NEAR FREE FALL SPEED!!! There was no resistance from the structure made of steel. It only points to the fact that something was clearing the path on the way down, not to mention how every piece of the concrete turned into a puff of dust.