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
Estevan Trujillo, BArch
Architect
B Arch
I have followed 9/11 truth out for many years. Seeing building 7 collapse in free fall and the wars that followed was the smoking gun. This actions made…
Estevan Trujillo, BArch
B Arch
Santa Fe, NM
Occupation: Architect
Bachelors of Architecture - - Southern California Institute of Architecture (SCI-ARC) - - - - President of Greenvote, a Political Action Committee - - Founded e3 Design Laboratory, Inc. in May of 2004 - - Member of of the - Santa Fe Housing Trust - - - - Organizer member of Luminosity Designer and builder of burnable art. - - Urban infill Advocate - - Bicycle and bike path Advocate - - - - Design and theoretical interest lie in promoting a culture less dependent on reckless energy usage and dependency on the car culture. A prophet of urban infill.
I have followed 9/11 truth out for many years. Seeing building 7 collapse in free fall and the wars that followed was the smoking gun. This actions made me think about our government and itβs funny corrupt business.
Philip W. Day, PE
BSCE, VA Tech
There are too many unanswered questions and holes in the official story.
Philip W. Day, PE
BSCE, VA Tech
Kirkland, WA
construction project manager for 25 years. Received my B.S.C.E. from Virginia Tech in 1981.
There are too many unanswered questions and holes in the official story.
Bill Highland
Retired
Univ of Illinois, Univ. of Minnesota
After the initial shock was over, maybe a week or 2 after 9/11, I had a couple of immediate reactions: 1. The plane hit the building asymmetrically on…
Bill Highland
Univ of Illinois, Univ. of Minnesota
Morrison, CO
Occupation: Retired
B.S. Engineering in Geology, University of Illinois, 1973. M.S. in Hydrology, University of Minnesota, 1975. Started career designing and building dams for mining industry and de-watering of open pit mines. Founded GeoWest in 1986, an environmental cleanup company for refineries, chemical plants, and gasoline stations. Company acquired by Thermo Electron in 1997.
After the initial shock was over, maybe a week or 2 after 9/11, I had a couple of immediate reactions: 1. The plane hit the building asymmetrically on one side; if the structural steel failed, it should have toppled over to the side, impacted (not dropped) in a free fall. 2. What are the odds that could happen twice in a row? 3. No way a bunch of terrorists could have figured this out and pulled it off on their own. Early on, I saw the evidence provided by Dr Steven Jones and what the government did to him in response. That, coupled with the miraculous discovery of undamaged passports in the rubble hours after the collapse, and simultaneously a worldwide coordinated press coverage identifying the terrorists was enough to convince me that this was a pre-planned false flag. I have been aware of AE for 9/11 Truth since its inception. I will do what I can to raise public awareness and support.
Matthew Starkey, MEng, CEng, PE
Construction Manager/Project Engineer
MEng
Basic laws of mathematics, engineering and physics are clearly broken if we follow the mainstream narrative. Steel structure collapse has NEVER happened due to sky scraper fires, especially…
Matthew Starkey, MEng, CEng, PE
MEng
Wolverhampton, United Kingdom
Occupation: Construction Manager/Project Engineer
Masters in Engineering from University of Sheffield in 2006 (MEng), Chartered Engineer with The Institution of Mechanical Engineers, UK (Equivilent to PE in USA). Worked in Large industrial plant construction and design since 2006 on several multi billion dollar projects in UK, India, UAE, South Korea, Italy and Russia. Very familiar with structural steel installation and design, mechanical equipmet design and installation and steel piping installation and design. Carried out roles as follows: Mechanical Engineer, Area Construction Engineer, Lead Mechanical Engineer, Project Engineer, Deputy Construction Manager, Construction Manager, Plant Maintenance Manager and CAPEX Major Maintenance Engineer
Basic laws of mathematics, engineering and physics are clearly broken if we follow the mainstream narrative. Steel structure collapse has NEVER happened due to sky scraper fires, especially since previous fires were much more severe and rendered zero collapses. Focus on Building 7 - it is the key - it is impossible to have discussions open to debate about this building. Focus on Larry Silverstien - he is also the key and has provided conflicting and closed responses when pressured during interviews from such excellent reporters as Luke Rudkowski. Finally the BBC release stating that building 7 had collapsed when it was still standing behind Jane Standley, and the official explanation provided by the BBC when questioned is enough evidence to show that the public is not being disclosed the full story, and therefore is not being allowed to hold to account the real responsible parties.
Jeffrey Hoffman, PhD, MS, BS
Ph.D., Univ of Wisconsin, Madison
I have spent a lot of time researching the WTC failure modes and the one conclusion I have drawn is that the official explanation fails to explain the…
Jeffrey Hoffman, PhD, MS, BS
Ph.D., Univ of Wisconsin, Madison
Anchorage, AK
I am a licensed mechanical engineer with 20 years of experience in the areas of mechanical design and combustion.
I have spent a lot of time researching the WTC failure modes and the one conclusion I have drawn is that the official explanation fails to explain the events of 9/11. Some example questions I have are: 1) Where does the recent finding of the explosive thermite in WTC dust fit into the official explanation of the WTC collapse? 2)An open fire consisting of office debris and jet fuel will burn with a maximum temperature of ~1800F. (as a side note, on 9/11, the fire was much cooler as proven with the orange flames and black clouds of soot). It is well known that structural steel will lose ~1/2 its yield strength at 1800F. So my question is how does a structure designed to be 100 to 1000 times stronger than required fails when only 50% its strength is compromised? In other words, the structure would have had to lose over 99% of its strength to have failed when in fact worst case it lost only 50%. 4) What are the odds of all three buildings failing with the same symptoms and questions as outlined in questions 1 through 3? If someone can find answers to these questions that is supported by physics, I believe we will be heading in the direction of truly understanding what took place on 9/11.
Thomas Urtz, AIA
Architect
B Arch, Syracuse University, 2000
I 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…
Thomas Urtz, AIA
B Arch, Syracuse University, 2000
Boston, MA
Occupation: Architect
B Arch, Syracuse University, 2000. I'm a registered architect and associate at Stantec, where I've worked for 16 years. I worked on the 15-story Macallen Condominiums in Boston and an 18-story office complex in Dubai, as well as other projects.
I 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.
Joseph A. Olson
Civil Engineer
Degree equivalency conferred through license and includes a rigorous exam and internship.
Controlled demolition is obvious. I base this on multiple A&E Truth conferences, massive amounts of evidence and my own research.
Joseph A. Olson
Degree equivalency conferred through license and includes a rigorous exam and internship.
Tomball, TX
Occupation: Civil Engineer
Civil engineer with a private practice; investigator of the events of 9/11.
Controlled demolition is obvious. I base this on multiple A&E Truth conferences, massive amounts of evidence and my own research.
Sam B. O'donnell, Student
Bachelor of Building Science
I find it very interesting that they were the first 3 high rise buildings to collapse by a sustained fire
Sam B. O'donnell, Student
Bachelor of Building Science
Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand
Bachelor of Building Science Degree, Victoria University, Wellington, New Zealand 2009
I find it very interesting that they were the first 3 high rise buildings to collapse by a sustained fire
Robert C. Hentschel
B.M.E., Ga. Tech
Not only are the twin tower collapses in question, but the plane crash into the Pentagon needs further review. It seems unrealistic that more debris was not found…
Robert C. Hentschel
B.M.E., Ga. Tech
Sugar Land, TX
I am a mechanical engineer by education, but practiced mostly in Project Management in the polymer, non-wovens, petrochemical, and refining industries.
Not only are the twin tower collapses in question, but the plane crash into the Pentagon needs further review. It seems unrealistic that more debris was not found on the site. Same goes for the PA plane crash in the middle of a field. Further investigation is needed in all 4 plane crashes. It smells like a cover up.
James D. Kobrynich, Project Manager
BS Architectural Technology, NYIT
I do not accept the official theory that WTC 7 collapsed symmetrically into its own footprint at nearly free fall speed due to structural damage and fires alone.…
James D. Kobrynich, Project Manager
BS Architectural Technology, NYIT
Dalton, PA
Upon graduation, I immediately began working as a construction manager in NYC. Over the last 6 years, I have overseen the construction of multiple commercial and residential projects in both the NYC and Philadelphia metro areas. My experience includes work with steel, precast concrete, masonry, timber, and conventional wood framed structures.
I do not accept the official theory that WTC 7 collapsed symmetrically into its own footprint at nearly free fall speed due to structural damage and fires alone. An object falling to earth at free fall speed, by definition, does not encounter resistance along the way. The rigid structure of interconnected columns, beams, and girders provide substantial resistance to physical forces. Indeed, that is their function. This is one of many reasons why I feel a new, independent investigation is necessary. The ramifications from the events of that day are enormous for the people of the world. It is our duty to strive for the truth.
Nathan S. Lomba, PE, SE
BS Civil Engineering, University of Colorado at Denver/Boulder, 1976
I began having doubts about the official explanations for the collapse of the WTC towers soon after the explanations surfaced. The gnawing question that lingers in my mind…
Nathan S. Lomba, PE, SE
BS Civil Engineering, University of Colorado at Denver/Boulder, 1976
Eureka, CA
Consulting civil/structural engineer with over 22 years in private practice (39 years total). My experience ranges from custom residential to heavy industrial structures. Some of my major project involvements include: lead civil/structural engineer on a $700 million project for the US Air Force, structural design engineer for a 41,000 sq. ft. pulp machine building, and resident engineer on a 550 MW Natural-gas fired power plant.Idaho PE, 1980Idaho SE, 1990California PE, 1987BSCE, 1976, University of Colorado, Denver/Boulder, COProfessional Affiliations:Member, American Concrete Institute (ACI)Member, American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)Charter member, Structural Engineering Instititute (SEI)Professional member, American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC)
I began having doubts about the official explanations for the collapse of the WTC towers soon after the explanations surfaced. The gnawing question that lingers in my mind is: how did the structures collapse in near-symmetrical fashion when the apparent precipitating causes were asymmetrical loading? The collapses defy common logic from an elementary structural engineering perspective. If you accept the argument that the fire protection covering was damaged to such an extent that structural members in the vicinity of the aircraft impacts were exposed to abnormally high temperatures, and if you accept the argument that the temperatures were high enough to weaken the structural framing, that still does not explain the relatively concentric nature of the failures.Neither of the official precipitating sources for the collapses, namely the burning aircraft, were centered within the floor plan of either tower; both aircraft were off-center when they finally came to rest within the respective buildings. This means that, given the foregoing assumptions, heating and weakening of the structural framing would have been constrained to the immediate vicinity of the burning aircraft. Heat transmission (diffusion) through the steel members would have been irregular owing to differing sizes of the individual members; the temperature in the members would have dropped off precipitously the further away the steel was from the flames'''just as the handle on a frying pan doesn''t get hot at the same rate as the pan on the burner of the stove. These factors would have resulted in the structural framing furthest from the flames remaining intact and possessing its full structural integrity, i.e., strength and stiffness.Structural steel is highly ductile; when subjected to compression and bending it buckles and bends long before reaching its tensile or shear capacity. Under the given assumptions, if the structure in the vicinity of either burning aircraft started to weaken, the superstructure above would begin to lean in the direction of the burning side. The opposite, intact, side of the building would resist toppling until the ultimate capacity of the structure was reached, at which point, a weak-link failure would undoubtedly occur. Nevertheless, the ultimate failure mode would have been a toppling of the upper floors to one side, much like the topping of a tall redwood tree, not a concentric, vertical collapse.For this reason alone, I rejected the official explanation for the collapse of the WTC towers out of hand. Subsequent evidence supporting controlled, explosive demolition of the two buildings is more in keeping with the observed collapse modalities and only serves to validate my initial misgivings as to the causes for the structural failures.
Gary A. Cheek, PE, DSA
Structural
BS Arch/Eng BA Arch, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo CA
I woke and saw the news of the Towers on fire. - - I evaluated the situation and the comparatively minor damage compared to the size of the…
Gary A. Cheek, PE, DSA
BS Arch/Eng BA Arch, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo CA
Los Angeles, CA
Occupation: Structural
I have a BA degree in Architecture and a BS in Architectural Engineering. I am a licensed Professional Engineer in the state of Calif. I have worked in a professional practice for more than 30 years.
I woke and saw the news of the Towers on fire. - - I evaluated the situation and the comparatively minor damage compared to the size of the structure. - - The flash heat of jet fuel is unable to melt protected steel. - - Although I was greatly disturbed by the destruction, I saw no possibility of complete collapse. - - I watched every minute of news and was completely confused when and why the Towers collapsed. - - Further confused why the collapse was perfectly symmetrical. - - Asymmetric damage should result in asymmetric failure. - - - - I feel an odd sense of confused repression of what I thought I held as a solid scientific facts of physics when I see or hear about 9/11. It bothers me psychologically. It's as if it's possible that gravity may not work tomorrow. - - - - Please, the truth must surface.
Petition Signatories
Chris Tremblay, Floor Covering
Vancouver, BC, Canada
Occupation: Various
Education: 2 yrs Compsci
Chris Tremblay, Floor Covering
2 yrs Compsci
Vancouver, BC, Canada
Occupation: Various
I am the grassroots, the bottom up. I am curiosity and learning. I am open eyes and with them, I can see 9/11 was an inside job.
It's provable that all three towers fell at near-freefall speed. This in itself proves the official lie is a lie. NIST NCSTAR 1-5A lists 9 seconds for a 415m fall. Freefall time for that height is 9.1 seconds. Even to justify a 15-second collapse estimate would require enough jet fuel to fill 903 (for each tower) Boeing 757s, and way more oxygen than was present. 903 Boeing's worth of fuel and an enormous supply of oxygen could theoretically heat the building to 1500F, maybe reducing the strength to as low as 30% of normal temperature. This is presuming that the airplane destroyed 95% of the building's structure all the way down the core to the basement. I think if this is what would have happened, we would have seen the building exterior including glass glowing red or brighter. So, the official story, even assuming absurdly high numbers just doesn't work. Any genuine expert purporting the Official Lie deserves to be imprisoned or executed for treason, they know better.
Mark Ensley
Flagstaff, AZ
Occupation: Education
Education: B.S. Aerospace Studies and Aeronautical
Mark Ensley
B.S. Aerospace Studies and Aeronautical
Flagstaff, AZ
Occupation: Education
Peace Corps Volunteer and Staff Member Educator/Teacher and Teacher Trainer/Community Development Manager/School Director and Administrator B.S. Aerospace Studies Minors in Aviation Safety, Humanities and Psychology M.A. Applied Linguistics World Traveler and Adventurer
It is my educated belief that the WTC collapsed as a result of a controlled demolition. The official story is simply inadequate and is in need of being reinvestigated by a government-independent group of architects, engineers and demolition experts. Our country and the world deserve the truth about what happened.
Marc Moussu, Loadmaster
Chartres, Centre, France
Occupation: Flight Crew
Education: Degreed
Marc Moussu, Loadmaster
Degreed
Chartres, Centre, France
Occupation: Flight Crew
I'm a load master in a cargo company; I can see everyday a 757 Boeing the planes was not a commercial planes... not a 757 ....
The steel structures are strong and flexible at a same time, i can believe that a fire reduce a concrete in dust.. only a big power could have done this.
Remy L. Page
New Brunswick, NJ
Occupation: Pilot
Education: associates in aviation tech.
Remy L. Page
associates in aviation tech.
New Brunswick, NJ
Occupation: Pilot
I have a degree in aviation tech. in other words I am a pilot through a degreed program. I am still working on more ratings.
There is no question in my mind that the collapses of the world trade centers were staged by a group of fascist people who are completely disconnected from reality and what is important for democracy in this country, and by this I don't mean terrorists.
Louis A. Awamy, BSEE
Delray Beach, FL
Education: BSEE
Louis A. Awamy, BSEE
BSEE
Delray Beach, FL
Marketed Aerospace, Military, Defense & Ordnance equipment to foreign governments for 37 years, Started out with a new division of Lockheed Aerospace in New Jersey and ended up with my own company for 15 years prior to retirement.
Watching the collapse of building 7 is of great concern. Looked like a planned demolition to me.
Paul A. Robins
Southend, Essex, United Kingdom
Occupation: Avionics
Paul A. Robins
Southend, Essex, United Kingdom
Occupation: Avionics
i have worked in aviation manufacture and then in service and repair of aircraft components in an avionics workshop. I have also spent two years as a mobile phone engineer.
Because of the evidence of explosions, the speed and symmetry of the collapse, we need a new investigation as the current explanations cannot explain the factors.
John Bell
Santa Monica, CA
Occupation: Aviation
Education: B.S. Aviation
John Bell
B.S. Aviation
Santa Monica, CA
Occupation: Aviation
Airline Transport Pilot, 15000+ hrs as a professional aviator, B. S. from Bridgewater State College, Bridgewater, MA. Currently employed by one of the Big Five.
I've seen the films, I side with the engineers. On October 11th 2001 I flew the LAX red-eye into EWR. It was the last time I saw the World Trade Center. Four days later I stood in a Dunkin' Donuts parking lot, in Cambridge Mass., and watched two fighters refuel from a tanker overheard and thought, things are moving way to fast!
Gerald P. New
Soldotna, AK
Occupation: Aviation
Education: degreed & licensed
Gerald P. New
degreed & licensed
Soldotna, AK
Occupation: Aviation
College graduate with a degree in photography and aviation technology, currently a professional pilot with a small airline in Alaska.
The evidence is clearly in favor of Controlled Demolition. Now who is behind the collapse, the guilty should be found and prosecuted.
Raul J. Ferrer Justo, Aeronautical Eng
La Plata, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Education: Universidad Nacional de La Plata
Raul J. Ferrer Justo, Aeronautical Eng
Universidad Nacional de La Plata
La Plata, Buenos Aires, Argentina
3rd year student of Aeronautical Engineering at the Universidad Nacional de La Plata, Facultad de Ingenier'a, Departamento de Aeron'utica.
As far as I've seen, I really doubt the truth of all the official statements. From the airplane characteristics to the building collapses. I've never believed the official story.
Dewayne C. Davis, Lt. USAF(SAC)
Rachel, NV
Occupation: Aviation Tech-Rep/Buisness Development
Education: Pre-Med, Univ. of Texas(Pre-M--no degree
Dewayne C. Davis, Lt. USAF(SAC)
Pre-Med, Univ. of Texas(Pre-M--no degree
Rachel, NV
Occupation: Aviation Tech-Rep/Buisness Development
Naomi Denison, BA
Atlanta, GA
Occupation: Art History
Education: B.A., Art History, Principia College
Naomi Denison, BA
B.A., Art History, Principia College
Atlanta, GA
Occupation: Art History
I am a flight attendant for a major airline who was flying out of New York the morning of 9/11. I am a core member of Pilots for 9/11 Truth and support the work of other objective organizations such as Architects and Engineers for 9/11 Truth.
I would like an explanation as to how the towers both fell at nearly free-fall speed into their own footprint without the resistance from the floors below removed through the use of explosives.
Paul Hanson
Oakland, CA
Occupation: Private Pilot, Gliders
Paul Hanson
Oakland, CA
Occupation: Private Pilot, Gliders
Born in 73, I grew up in So. Cal, but traveled the states long and hard before deciding where to settle, which is of course The SF Bay Area due to the per-capita ratio of SANE, RATIONAL and OPEN MINDED folks that live here, in addition to being at the epicenter of KPFA's long (but not long enough...) broadcast reach. Any travels I take now only reinforce this notion and makes it feel good to be back home...I've always had a fascination with physics, although I'm not trained in any particular discipline so as such consider myself an 'armchair engineer'. The truth upset me free long ago though... well before 9-11.
BIGGEST SCAM IN THE HISTORY OF HISTORY!!! Unfathomable how many people (ahem, US citizens...) were/are duped with such OBVIOUS ludicrous, sloppy, poorly engineered, transparent, and downright preposterous DISINFORMATION that only takes a 7th grade education to see through. I guess it's testament to just how STUPID we are as a nation and how effective the assault on intellectualism has been all these years. There has never been a more embarrassing or shameful time to be American. I DO NOT PLEDGE ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG! Not yet anyhow... perhaps if America ever wakes up I'll consider this silly notion...
Wilhelm Greenwood
Farmington, NM
Occupation: Pilot/Welder
Wilhelm Greenwood
Farmington, NM
Occupation: Pilot/Welder
I am a pilot and don't believe for one second the airplanes could have brought those buildings down by crashing into the middle of them.
The official stories and explanations do not match there way the buildings fall. Anyone that has watch a controlled demolition can clearly see the similarities.
Thierry Dupont
MontrAl, QC, Canada
Occupation: Aviation
Thierry Dupont
MontrAl, QC, Canada
Occupation: Aviation
Age 45 - Airline pilot - try generously to wake my friends and colleagues up but it is tough, influence of the MSM is enormous on people's mind ...
Would not have doubt the official story until I saw 911 Mysteries - Demolitions in 2006
Christian Osterdahl
Stockholm, Europe, Sweden
Occupation: Airline Pilot
Christian Osterdahl
Stockholm, Europe, Sweden
Occupation: Airline Pilot
Student of physics, no degree Presently employed as airline pilot Have 2000 hrs of experience on types similar to those used on 9/11
One thing that puzzles me is that if the buildings did collapse, the remaining steel beams would be bent, but 99% of what one sees in photos they are all straight and clean cut. To the best of my knowledge no process other than any form of actually cutting them would get that end result. I would like to see simulations on how much damage the potential energy stored in the buildings could do. there simply was not enough energy to result in the pulverization of the concrete and the pyroclastic flow according to my gut feeling but I have seen no calculations or simulations about this.
William O. Netherton, Aviation Structural Mechanic
Greenville, FL
Occupation: Aviation Structural Mechanic
William O. Netherton, Aviation Structural Mechanic
Greenville, FL
Occupation: Aviation Structural Mechanic
Edward D. Landis, Captain
Independence, KY
Occupation: Airline Pilot
Education: AS Degree Aviation Technology
Edward D. Landis, Captain
AS Degree Aviation Technology
Independence, KY
Occupation: Airline Pilot
I have been a pilot for 36 years. For the last 18 years I have been an airline pilot and most recently the pilot of an Airbus A300 flying in and out of JFK. I have also been involved in relief and development in the 3rd world which has given me experience with collapsed building due to earthquakes. So I never believed the collapse theory for the twin towers because there should have been a pile of 110 stories at the base of the building instead of it all going up in dust and smoke.
Basic high school physics makes it clear that the buildings could not have come down at free fall speed and grind all of that concrete to powder if the only force input into the equation was the force of gravity. Secondly, the top of the one tower tips 20 or more degrees. if the only force in play is gravity, there is no way it can right itself and fall into the center of the building. Of course, that is not what happens. Instead, it dissolves in smoke and dust. Why? If there was no other force than gravity acting on it? Yes we need a real investigation.
John D. Kreft
Alexandria, MN
Occupation: Avionics Technician
Education: Degreed
John D. Kreft
Degreed
Alexandria, MN
Occupation: Avionics Technician
20 years Avionics Technician working in aviation, 15 years spent at Minot ND 10 miles from Minot Airforce Base with airforce personnel and officers. Student pilot and computer networking student .
Everything I learned from National Geographic Channel , History Channel, Discovery Channel, and Nova is true then all three collapses were from none other than controlled demolition. From my work with airforce personnel and knowledge of aviation practices and policies I can only come to one conclusion which is that the response of the airforce on that day was impossible without direct action from those in power on 9/11 .
Claude Claude Barnhart, MEd, BS
Memphis, TN
Occupation: Pilot, Still Flying Aerobatics
Education: B.S. Health & Physical Eduation, M.Ed.
Claude Claude Barnhart, MEd, BS
B.S. Health & Physical Eduation, M.Ed.
Memphis, TN
Occupation: Pilot, Still Flying Aerobatics
B.S. Health & Physical Education, SUNY Brockport, NY; M.Ed. Springfield College, Springfield, MA; USAF, B-52 pilot; Federal Express 727 Captain, 22 1/2 years
When I heard Dan Rather say on CBS news that ....this looks like a controlled demolition, I immediately researched controlled demolition sites on the Internet. All three WTC buildings that went down looked exactly like examples of controlled demolitions (videos) that building demolition companies had posted on their websites.
Kirk Condon
Boulder, CO
Occupation: Manager
Education: Pilot and A&P Mechanic
Kirk Condon
Pilot and A&P Mechanic
Boulder, CO
Occupation: Manager
I am a commercial pilot and A&P Mechanic.
It's obvious to me that these building were demolished by explosives and thermate. I have a photo that I carry on my iPhone of a firefighter standing in the rubble pile very soon after the event, and right behind him is one of the columns with a diagonal cut like it's been cut with a torch. But this was way too soon for that, it was cut with a thermate charge.
Jacques Pho, Ir.
The Hague, ZH, Netherlands
Occupation: IT
Education: Msc Aerospace Engineering
Jacques Pho, Ir.
Msc Aerospace Engineering
The Hague, ZH, Netherlands
Occupation: IT
I have a degree in Msc Aerospace Engineering backed in 1992. I have done aerospace research in the field of facture mechanics of aerospace material GLARE.
It is 100% obvious that the WTC7 cannot just collapes by some fire. If the conclusion is that WTC7 is brought down by controlled demolision, the question which should be asked is: Who is responsible for this?
Mark Baumann, MS
La Mirada, CA
Education: Master of Science Aerospace Engineering
Mark Baumann, MS
Master of Science Aerospace Engineering
La Mirada, CA
I have 20 years experience with space related ordnance. I have worked with HNS II and PETN explosives and am very familiar with the resulting cutting pattern of an explosively cut metal beam. The support beams of the WTC were explosively severed near the basement level.
The WTC collapse was a controlled explosion. The Thermite evidence is the most compelling - it cannot be created miraculously from an explosion. The second most compelling piece of evidence is the perfect 45 degree cut in the support beams that show no signs of beam yield that would occur in a buckling failure.
Kerry E. Cromack, Flight Attendant
Round Lake Beach, IL
Occupation: Ministry
Education: B.S. Bible Valley Forge Christian Colleg
Kerry E. Cromack, Flight Attendant
B.S. Bible Valley Forge Christian Colleg
Round Lake Beach, IL
Occupation: Ministry
I am a trained Chief Purser for United Airlines. I also have been trained to serve in ministry at V.F.C.C and am well-versed in philosophy and theology.
I am very disheartened to find that explosive residue has been found on molten beams and has also shown up in dust collected from the collapse. It is imperative that the security teams associated with the towers and specifically building 7, which was never struck by a plane, be thoroughly investigated. I would also like to know how it is possible that over 90% of Americans are not even aware that a third building collapsed. Where was the press?
Kelly Key
Baton Rouge, LA
Occupation: School Of Hard Knocks
Kelly Key
Baton Rouge, LA
Occupation: School Of Hard Knocks
I'm not technically educated other than my private pilot license. I'm an employee of an electronic maintenance company.
I want to get to the truth in this matter. The global symmetrical collapses all in one day are obvious clues to the collapses being planned in advance with a very complicated plan.
Alan B. Johnson, Commercial Pilot
Gulf Breeze, FL
Occupation: Aviation
Education: B.S.,Aeronautical Science,ERAU
Alan B. Johnson, Commercial Pilot
B.S.,Aeronautical Science,ERAU
Gulf Breeze, FL
Occupation: Aviation
Commercial pilot flying cargo in heavy aircraft worldwide. B.S. of Aeronautical Science
Viewed both collapses of the twin towers from a high rise at Newark airport. Comments, at the time, from several individuals were that this appeared like a controlled demolition. Also worked a flight that morning that departed Boston airport for Newark at 0750am taking off 3 minutes in front of United and American flights.
Glenn D. Goldman
Portland, OR
Occupation: Pilot
Education: M. A. Counseling, University of Montana
Glenn D. Goldman
M. A. Counseling, University of Montana
Portland, OR
Occupation: Pilot
Professional airline pilot living in the Pacific Northwest; previously a mental health counselor. Originally from NYC.
I believe that the available evidence already proves beyond a reasonable doubt that the three buildings of the WTC were brought down by controlled demolition. An investigation is necessary only to uncover the criminal conspiracy behind the attack.
Greg Timbs, Licensed Aircraf
Gymea, NSW, Australia
Greg Timbs, Licensed Aircraf
Gymea, NSW, Australia
Former Civil Engineer Cadet Current Boeing 737 Licensed Aircraft Engineer Student Pilot
The evidence of unexploded and partially reacted nano-thermite and its by-products in the iron microspheres found in WTC dust samples appear to offer an explanation for the physically impossible freefall collapse of the three WTC buildings. A thorough investigation of how the explosives got there is urgently required.
Daniel J. Leeman, Cantor
Bath, ME
Occupation: Religion
Education: B.A., Economics, Swarthmore College
Daniel J. Leeman, Cantor
B.A., Economics, Swarthmore College
Bath, ME
Occupation: Religion
I'm a graduate of the Bronx High School of Science and was an honors physics student there. I received an economics degree from Swarthmore College, where I studied a bit of engineering. I built my own house in Maine, where I serve a small congregation as their religious school administrator, and clergy.
A truth commission must be assembled and those responsible for all wrong doing punished.
Ryan P. Wantz, ATC, PES, SE, MS
Warminster, PA
Occupation: Athletic Trainer
Education: MS, California University of PA
Ryan P. Wantz, ATC, PES, SE, MS
MS, California University of PA
Warminster, PA
Occupation: Athletic Trainer
As an athletic trainer who graduated the May after 9/11/01 I have also had skepticism about what truly happened that day.
I am concerned that this event was not solely the responsibility of a few crazy people, but a well developed plan that possibly included our government. I have concerns about the controlled demolition and the facts of the events. I am also concerned that the government has not taken a full look into the events.
Saifoulaye A. Freeman
Wayland, MI
Occupation: Aviation And Psychology.
Education: Degreed
Saifoulaye A. Freeman
Degreed
Wayland, MI
Occupation: Aviation And Psychology.
Just a concerned citizen. I was employed as a freightliner pilot for a small air cargo company after a few years working as a flight instructor. I always thought that the damage to the pentagon by the terrorist attack was somehow an orchestrated self inflicted shot in the foot by Cheney and other military brass to help the attack fiasco along until I realized that the steel structures of the twin towers could not collapse from standard fires. I am actually ashamed to say that I always knew that the buildings were designed to withstand a blow from a 707, but was still partially under the spell just the same. Keep up the great work. P.s. I have an associates of applied science and am just completing my b.a. In forensic psychology so its not worth mentioning in the slots.
I believe in a lot of things that I have experienced for myself and with others and I do believe I have an open mind. I do not believe any information that is not supported by evidence, proof or based on word of mouth (such as the moon landings). Until recently, the week of August 15th 2009, I really did believe that aircraft struck a building that was designed to withstand such strikes and collapsed from those events. I always thought I was intelligent and skeptical enough, through my superior intellect (lol), to know that 9/11 was an inside job, that no aircraft struck the pentagon (no matter how many cartoons national geographic produces) and not to get carried away with all of the outlandish stories circulating throughout the internet and the media. To my surprise, however, I now understand that all of those young whipersnapper crazed anarchist conspiracy theorists were actually concerned, highly intelligent and well informed American citizens who were more on the ball than I was. Nothing will ever convince me that man has left the earth and traveled to the moon and back (besides the non-existent hard evidence) and nothing will convince me that we are not actually under attack by the NeoCons who are controlling what Ike Eisenhower described as the military industrial complex for the purpose of feeding the beast of private ownership of earth resources and wealth by a select few.
Jason Corbin
Fullerton, CA
Occupation: Real Estate Development And Marketing
Jason Corbin
Fullerton, CA
Occupation: Real Estate Development And Marketing
I work for a real estate developer in southern California. I hold a private pilot certificate.
I didn't know anything about the designs of the towers before 9/11, so when they fell I didn't think much about whether it was possible or not. Obviously it was possible because it happened in front of my eyes. And of course, I wasn't even entertaining the notion that anything other than the plane crashes and fires were the culprit. I bought a couple 9/11 picture books because I was really affected by what I saw that day and I wanted to see every aspect of it that I could. The first time I saw the top third of the south tower tilted over at that crazy angle before falling in on itself was in one of those books. As I think back on seeing that for the first time, I realize that something about that photo struck me wrong. Why would the top tip over like that but not fall over? It didn't match up to what I had personally experienced when playing with toys, building and stacking things, etc. If the building broke off at the point of damage, then it should have fallen off. That only seems like common sense to me now, but at the time, I dismissed my thoughts due to lack of understanding about the buildings and how the collapse. Given the unprecedented nature of the events, that too is wholly understandable for anyone. Now that we know the buildings were all demolished, we are finally able to truly comprehend what we witnessed.
Steven Franks, Engineer
Yorba Linda, CA
Education: B.S., Aerospace Engineering, Cal Poly
Steven Franks, Engineer
B.S., Aerospace Engineering, Cal Poly
Yorba Linda, CA
Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering from Cal Poly, Pomona. Worked at Rockwell International during Space Shuttle return to flight effort on orbiter modifications and then in Entry Flight Control group doing flight software reconfiguration. Currently working with aerospace hydraulic component manufacturer in design, standards and test engineering.
I watched the second plane hit live on T.V. Later I watched the two towers fall and had a hard time reconciling all the dust clouds and pancake theories with what I understood about structural behavior. When I saw WTC 7 collapsing without an airliner impact even though there were some fires and exterior debris damage and saw the way it came down, I knew there must be missing information. Structures should deform toward weakness until the remaining structure provides support. WTC 7 fell into its base because support was removed continuously from the base floors resulting in the progressive disappearance of the largely undeformed upper floors into the base. The observed process is pretty close to the definition of a controlled demolition. A true investigation is overdue!
James Richards
Vernal, UT
Occupation: Aircraft Inspector (Ia)
Education: degreed & licensed
James Richards
degreed & licensed
Vernal, UT
Occupation: Aircraft Inspector (Ia)
Chief pilot and Director of Operations for Dynamic Aviation Helicopters.com. Cell: 435.828.7710 FAA certified airframe and power plant inspector (ia)
Objects FALL down because of Gravity. duh! The buildings BLEW Outward, chunks of it flying HORIZONALLY for hundreds of yards. Just LOOK at the photos. Huge I beam steel columns do not compress, they bend and twist under tremendous forces. Most of the columns I have seen were CUT at regular intervals. It did not happen by chance. It was a planned and computer controlled DESTRUCTION with over 3,000 American Citizens murdered in the process!