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
Jon S. Beasley
B.S., Chemical Engineering, U. of Washin
I see too many inconsistencies. I do not believe those buildings collapsed as a result of plane impact. Additionally, too many witnesses heard explosions, and there was significant…
Jon S. Beasley
B.S., Chemical Engineering, U. of Washin
Casper, WY
I have eight years' experience as an engineer and plant manager in the industrial chemical industry, and thirty-five years in the oil industry. My duties ranged from Vice President-Marketing, Vice President of Supply and Distribution, and Asst. to Senior vice President of Marketing and Refining. I served thirty years in the Coast Guard Reserve, reaching the rank of Captain.
I see too many inconsistencies. I do not believe those buildings collapsed as a result of plane impact. Additionally, too many witnesses heard explosions, and there was significant evidence of explosive residue at the site.
William D. Porter
Civil Engineer/Registered Land Surveyor
B.S. Civil Engineering, University of Mississippi, 1971
I have heard the claims about 911 and believe we do not have the truth set before us. I want to know why is that and who is…
William D. Porter
B.S. Civil Engineering, University of Mississippi, 1971
Memphis, TN
Occupation: Civil Engineer/Registered Land Surveyor
46 years of continuous Civil Engineering practice. Currently Managing General Partner of a 70 year old engineering and Surveying Firm. W. H. Porter Consultants P.L.L.C. Memphis, Tn. Forensic engineering and infrared analysis a specialty.
I have heard the claims about 911 and believe we do not have the truth set before us. I want to know why is that and who is behind this potentiality colossal sell.
Grant Lawrence, LMHC
Counseling
Masters of Ed.
Building 7 Needs to be explained! The official explanation is not an explanation, it is a whitewash.
Grant Lawrence, LMHC
Masters of Ed.
Gallup, NM
Occupation: Counseling
School Counselor and Mental Health Counselor working in Gallup New Mexico
Building 7 Needs to be explained! The official explanation is not an explanation, it is a whitewash.
Paul T. Muller, Engineering Staf
BSME
I was awe-struck with the seeming fragility of both the WTC towers. I looked with disbelief at their total collapse. I have always been suspicious about how easily…
Paul T. Muller, Engineering Staf
BSME
St Petersburg, FL
I've been interested in design since I was a kid. I earned my BSME over 10 years ago and am a member of tau beta pi. I passed the EIT exam and plan to get my professional license.
I was awe-struck with the seeming fragility of both the WTC towers. I looked with disbelief at their total collapse. I have always been suspicious about how easily and completely they both came down. I would welcome an investigation to settle once and for all what brought these buildings down.
John C. Wagner, PE
B.S. Math, Grad School E.E., U of KY
I believe that the buildings were brought down by explosives. I also believe that an enormous conspiracy attends the event which must be investigated exhaustively and the facts…
John C. Wagner, PE
B.S. Math, Grad School E.E., U of KY
Sun City, AZ
Pilot; Electrical Engineer in government and utilities; Utility General Manager.
I believe that the buildings were brought down by explosives. I also believe that an enormous conspiracy attends the event which must be investigated exhaustively and the facts laid bare, and those involved and responsible appropriately held accountable.
Robert S. Briggs, MArch
Retired
Masters of Architecture, University of Oregon, 1978
I've been aware that the official account of 9/11 was false since before AE 9/11 Truth was founded, but for professional reasons I was unable to sign until…
Robert S. Briggs, MArch
Masters of Architecture, University of Oregon, 1978
Vashon, WA
Occupation: Retired
I have a masters degree in Architecture including taking all structures courses that were offered. I'm currently licensed as an architect in WA. For 17 years I worked at the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory as a research scientist. I also did undergraduate course work in engineering.
I've been aware that the official account of 9/11 was false since before AE 9/11 Truth was founded, but for professional reasons I was unable to sign until now. My guess is that for every AE that signs there are at least ten that don't for the same reason as me. I have the utmost admiration and respect for Richard Gage and everyone engaged in this effort. The evidence of controlled demolition for all three World Trade Center towers is overwhelming. In contrast, the official explanation relies on assertions but no evidence. The failure of the United States to investigate 9/11, the crime of the century, has placed a stain of corruption on our nation. Those public officials who continue to block a legitimate investigation of the events of 9/11 are complicit in the crime. Only the truth can set us free and restore integrity to our nation and government.
Skip Doughty, AIA
degreed & licensed
I have always been troubled, based on my professional training and experience, by what I thought I saw in the videos of the two towers' collapse and reconciling…
Skip Doughty, AIA
degreed & licensed
Woodside, CA
Educated at SFSU and U.C. Berkeley. Primary experience with horizontal skyscrapers for Silicon Valley electronics firms in western states, national newspaper publishing facilities and corporate facilities architect. Former member A.I.A. and I.C.B.O, I am now disabled/retired.
I have always been troubled, based on my professional training and experience, by what I thought I saw in the videos of the two towers' collapse and reconciling that with the official explanation of what happened. A few nights ago while on-line, I happened to see, for the first time, a video recording of the collapse of WTC 7. To me it appeared to be caused by a controlled demolition and not a fire, and skepticism has led me to look into more detail about the events of 9/11. I think there is so much good information available about it that is not in step with the official explanations it warrants an independent and scientific inquiry.
David Fenton, BSc CEng
Chartered Structural Engineer
BSc Hons Civil Engineering, University of Dundee, UK, 1979
The events of 9/11 have had a world wide effect. The official version of of what happened, in my opinion, does not stack up and I agree the…
David Fenton, BSc CEng
BSc Hons Civil Engineering, University of Dundee, UK, 1979
Veliko Tarnovo, Bulgaria
Occupation: Chartered Structural Engineer
A British Chartered Structural Engineer with many years experience designing and assessing structures of many types and forms.
The events of 9/11 have had a world wide effect. The official version of of what happened, in my opinion, does not stack up and I agree the independent enquiry described above must be undertaken.
John J. Crawford, Engineering Cons
BSE
I am not qualified to comment on the particulars of explosive demolition; however, the laws of physics strongly suggest that there is some other mechanism at work in…
John J. Crawford, Engineering Cons
BSE
Opelika, AL
A graduate of Auburn University in Computer Engineering and South Georgia College in Physics, John co-founded Auburn Audio, a company that specializes in design-build and design consulting for audio, video, theatrical lighting, and acoustic systems.
I am not qualified to comment on the particulars of explosive demolition; however, the laws of physics strongly suggest that there is some other mechanism at work in the dramatic collapse of the twin towers. Certainly any structure capable of withstanding the extreme forces inherent in a stable structure of that size would offer some resistance to a collapse. I would expect that an asymmetrically distributed failure, the kind of failure implied by the nature of the impact and resulting fire, would provide asymmetrical resistance that would in turn create a pivot-shearing failure that would result in the lower structure remaining largely intact while the upper structure rotated and collapsed outward in the direction of the least support. Even if the building happened to collapse evenly, it is highly unlikely that the supporting structure would offer no resistance to the collapsing mass. I believe something is obviously missing in the official explanation since it does not correlate with what I know of physics. I would support and encourage an effort to accurately determine and explain the behavior of the three structures.
Steven P. Trattles, MSc
Geotechnical Engineer
MSc Soil Mechanics & Foundation Engineering, University of Newcastle upon Tyne, England, 1996; Ba Architecture Hons, University of Nottingham, England, 1994
Having reviewed the available evidence and the official statements from the US Government, it is clear that the collapse of the WTC structures and Building 7 were performed…
Steven P. Trattles, MSc
MSc Soil Mechanics & Foundation Engineering, University of Newcastle upon Tyne, England, 1996; Ba Architecture Hons, University of Nottingham, England, 1994
Scunthorpe, United Kingdom
Occupation: Geotechnical Engineer
1991-93 University of Nottingham studied Architecture Ba Hons. 1993-94 University of Newcastle upon Tyne studied Soil Mechanics and Foundation Design. MSc1995 to present working as senior Geotechnical Engineer and Consultant at TLP Ground Investigations Ltd.
Having reviewed the available evidence and the official statements from the US Government, it is clear that the collapse of the WTC structures and Building 7 were performed in a controlled manner using sophisticated explosive demolition techniques.
Craig Tiras, PE
BS Engineering, UT, Austin
All of the combustion energy of one airplane full of jet fuel increases the temperature of one floor of WTC1 or WTC2 by 1 degree Fahrenheit.
Craig Tiras, PE
BS Engineering, UT, Austin
Houston, TX
Thirty years of thermodynamics, fluid dynamics, heat transfer, CFD, FEA, oil & gas industry.
All of the combustion energy of one airplane full of jet fuel increases the temperature of one floor of WTC1 or WTC2 by 1 degree Fahrenheit.
Mike Strasser, Engineering Cons
Masters, Engineering, Stanford
There seems to be some very compelling facts that lead me to believe that it's not a simple terrorist attack that destroyed all three buildings.
Mike Strasser, Engineering Cons
Masters, Engineering, Stanford
San Francisco, CA
Product Design Consultant. Have worked at NASA Ames. Founded and manage a product design firm in San Francisco.
There seems to be some very compelling facts that lead me to believe that it's not a simple terrorist attack that destroyed all three buildings.
Petition Signatories
Bryan Kenady
The Villages, FL
Occupation: Retired
Education: College
Bryan Kenady
College
The Villages, FL
Occupation: Retired
Project planner and projects supervisor over all types of mechanical work related to power plants; including erection work.
Like so many other things in our country today the collapse of TWTC and #7 do not meet the smell test. We need the truth to be exposed and those held responsible.
Floyd Bailey
Lebanon, TN
Floyd Bailey
Lebanon, TN
Joshua Clinard
West Elkton, OH
Occupation: Tech
Joshua Clinard
West Elkton, OH
Occupation: Tech
Robert L. Godown
Arkport, NY
Occupation: Mechanic
Education: High School and Vocational
Robert L. Godown
High School and Vocational
Arkport, NY
Occupation: Mechanic
I graduated from the Electronics Technician Program from Devry in 1990. Worked in electronics for several years then became an automotive mechanic and now an automotive and equipment mechanic. I also do some metal fabrication work and welding.
I was stunned to see the towers collapse, it seemed impossible. When I researched all of the events from 9/11 I found that in my mind the official story is impossible and there was a deliberate cover up. I do not know exactly what happened, I find it impossible to believe the official story.
Steve Boegel
Windsor, NS, Canada
Occupation: Retired
Education: College
Steve Boegel
College
Windsor, NS, Canada
Occupation: Retired
Samuel R. Smith
East Palestine, OH
Occupation: Foundry Worker
Education: Trade School (machinist)
Samuel R. Smith
Trade School (machinist)
East Palestine, OH
Occupation: Foundry Worker
william J. gilchrist
Ennis, TX
Occupation: Art
Education: art/history
william J. gilchrist
art/history
Ennis, TX
Occupation: Art
Daniel R. Callahan
Drexel Hill, PA
Occupation: Transport
Education: HS Grad
Daniel R. Callahan
HS Grad
Drexel Hill, PA
Occupation: Transport
My practical education was a general grade and HS education. Later, in my working life, I was on-the-job trained for welding/transport/material moving, heavy machinery assembly, loading, unloading and moving.
I viewed on television as did many others the second collapse of the (2nd) north tower. After having viewed/filmed controlled demolition/collapses of planned (various/worldwide) demolitions, it was IMMEDIATELY apparent (to ME) that the collapse of the second Tower, and the first as well after having seen video taped versions, that they were BOTH controlled, previously planned demolitions. There can be no question given one/many observing evidence of demolitions that these were controlled events.
Graeme Park
Los Alcazares, Spain
Occupation: Marine Engineer (Retired)
Education: degreed & licensed
Graeme Park
degreed & licensed
Los Alcazares, Spain
Occupation: Marine Engineer (Retired)
Seagoing Marine Engineer obtaining British Certificate of Competency Class 1 for Steam & Motor powered vessels, experienced in Crude Oil Transportation for Chevron Oil Company and Saudi Aramco's Vela International Marine Ltd and Bahri Oil. Seagoing Chief Engineer Officer, Shore based Marine Engineer Superintendent, Vessel Fleet Manager, Engineering & Dry Dock Manager, Member of American Bureau of Shipping Middle East Technical Advisory Committee. I am retired now, but I will always be an Engineer.
I am convinced that the collapse of all three buildings was a pre-planned event and the lives of the people inside the buildings at the time were considered by the perpetrators as 'collateral damage'. You can convince a shopkeeper or a taxi driver that a plane crash and office fires caused the collapse, but you can't fool an Engineer. I saw the first collapse live on TV and my first thought was 'no way!' - then the second collapse occurred and my thoughts went into overdrive. I have been looking at every video and photo of the damage and my own conclusion is that there are too many holes in the official reports. An independent investigation must be made. My sympathy goes out to those who lost their loved ones in this horrific event and the events that followed.
Andrew M. Young
Spring Valley, OH
Occupation: Electrical Design Engineer
Education: Trade School
Andrew M. Young
Trade School
Spring Valley, OH
Occupation: Electrical Design Engineer
Dan Rau
Shelton, WA
Occupation: Retired
Education: BS Bio and Chem Sciences
Dan Rau
BS Bio and Chem Sciences
Shelton, WA
Occupation: Retired
BS Biology/Chemistry. Science educator, Biology researcher, Lab tech in paper products industry, Aerospace manufacturing metal worker.
My younger brother had worked in WTC prior to 9/11. He witnessed and lived through this horrific event, but died years later with respiratory complications. He was a fundamentally changed person afterward and became keen on prepping for future catastrophe. Upon consideration of all of the inconsistencies and omissions surrounding the official conclusions of the 9/11 commission, I feel that the perpetrators/those with foreknowledge of the events of 9/11 have escaped justice.
Shane Edgley
Driver
Shane Edgley
Driver
Kevin Krause
Selkirk, NY
Kevin Krause
Selkirk, NY
Chris M. D'entremont
Halifax, NS
Occupation: Welder
Education: degreed & licensed
Chris M. D'entremont
degreed & licensed
Halifax, NS
Occupation: Welder
Growing up in Waverley NS, I began working with steel almost 10 years ago, but have only been welding for the last six.
James A. White, Welder/Steel Fab
Surrey, BC, Canada
Occupation: Welder
Education: degreed & licensed
James A. White, Welder/Steel Fab
degreed & licensed
Surrey, BC, Canada
Occupation: Welder
it didn't take very long to figure out the truth.
it's painfully obvious. i am interested to know what America would have done without control of the oil.
William C. Carlyle
Vernal, UT
Occupation: Electrician & Welder
William C. Carlyle
Vernal, UT
Occupation: Electrician & Welder
I am a United States citizen who feels that there are those in power who are betraying the very people whom they represent. I love my country and am struggling to find a way to contribute to the cause of justice and a country we can all, once again, be proud of!
The blueprint for truth presentation is just what I had been looking for - an intelligent, scientific approach that did not rely on fear mongering or typical dramatic conspiracy theory tactics which only do a disservice to the very cause it tries to promote. I am eager to do what I can to expose the responsible parties of his hideous lie.
Jeffrey Bodnar, BFA
Pasadena, CA
Occupation: Welder; Photographer
Education: BFA, photography, CSU Fullerton
Jeffrey Bodnar, BFA
BFA, photography, CSU Fullerton
Pasadena, CA
Occupation: Welder; Photographer
My background includes aerospace heli-arc welding, everything from airplane parts to race car chassis; blueprints to hand fabrication. Also, I am schooled in commercial and art photography.
The two towers appear to have been blown up. The third building is a mystery. The Pentagon hit is also mostly a mystery. Why? There is much more information and it should be available to the public.
Eslie O. Barlow
Salt Lake City, UT
Occupation: Jouneyman Welder
Eslie O. Barlow
Salt Lake City, UT
Occupation: Jouneyman Welder
Sheet metal/Mill work/Welder Journeyman. Inventor, businessman. Background in many forms of construction, mining, oil & gas and metallurgical lab owner.
I was in NYC [live in SLC,Ut] on 9-11 and watched in disbelief as the fires intensified. Always wondered why helicopters didn't attempt to rescue people. I became suspicious of some form of cover up when I saw the make up of the 9-11 Commission. Living close to BYU and saw his story on Bldg 7 in local paper and a serious inquiry followed. The more I've studied the more I've come to doubt the 9-11 Commission Report. Had our flight not been 1 hour 40 minutes late, I and 3 other persons would have been in the WTC North Tower at the time the first plane struck. I think because of this I have much more interest in getting to the truth of this matter as it has affected me deeply.
Jon Stover, Student
San Francisco, CA
Occupation: Welder
Jon Stover, Student
San Francisco, CA
Occupation: Welder
Kenneth Westley
California City, CA
Occupation: Certified Welder
Kenneth Westley
California City, CA
Occupation: Certified Welder
I am a jeweler and a certified welder. I know the integrity of metals. I know how hot they must get to work them.
The metal that had no heat damage should have held up the weight they bore all along. How could undamaged beams and columns move out of the way without slowing down the collapse? Physics- buildings just don't collapse at free fall speed! To have three buildings fall in one day when none have ever before or since fallen due to fire is by shear odds impossible.
Marc-André Perras
Laval, QC, Canada
Occupation: Student Welder
Education: student
Marc-André Perras
student
Laval, QC, Canada
Occupation: Student Welder
I'm 26 years old, I'm a student at the metallurgy school of Laval in Quebec, Canada. I know about metal structure and I believe that the official version of the WTC tours collapsed is the biggest frame in the history of mankind.
It's a total disgrace, how can the people that are in charge of our well being (government) be capable of doing such a thing! In my opinion this was all for money, the greatest crime in this world have been made for money, it's a shame....
Kenneth M. Laster
Soddy Daisy, TN
Occupation: Pipewelder-Cable Splicer
Education: 12, Trade schools
Kenneth M. Laster
12, Trade schools
Soddy Daisy, TN
Occupation: Pipewelder-Cable Splicer
Graduated Highschool. Spent 5yrs. in Piping Apprenticeship. Schooled at College Station at Texas A&M for communication cable splicer for Southwestern Bell Telephone. Took IPET course with SWB at Oklahoma City Location. Worked in all fields of pipe fitting including certification in the many welding processes involving SMAW and GAW technologies, with experience in metal temperatures and melting characteristics, exotic metals, not limited to but including titanium, stainless, and carbon steels with nickel inclusion.
I am convinced that the buildings were demolished by experts who rigged the buildings prior to the destruction and went as far as to collude with many governmental departments to do so. I was working just north of NYC when the incident occurred and I knew of people directly associated with me in my job performance who were in the building when the incident occurred.
John L. Vodila
Ashland, KY
Occupation: Mechanic/Welder
John L. Vodila
Ashland, KY
Occupation: Mechanic/Welder
Mechanic and welder 25 yrs, Nothing has been the same in my life after 911 and many demand a real investigation. We need closure on many issues surrounding the events of 911.
It is obvious looking at these building failures there is more that needs to be investigated.
Frances H H. Remillard
Kamas Utah, UT
Occupation: Retired
Education: BS chemistry BA drawing and painting
Frances H H. Remillard
BS chemistry BA drawing and painting
Kamas Utah, UT
Occupation: Retired
My husband and I are just regular people. I have a background in chemistry and hydrology. My husband's background is hydrology but includes considerable amount of welding, construction, some demolition and use of explosives.
Prior to 9-11 , my husband and I had watched a PBS documentary on the controlled demolition of a hotel in Salt lake City, Utah. So when we watched the destruction of the Towers on 9/11, the morning it occurred, we recognized it as a controlled demolition that obviously was coordinated with the planes hitting the buildings. We were quite surprised when no one seemed to pick up on that aspect of the 9-11 tragedy. The only part of the demolitions ever talked about was the planes hitting the buildings. We did not learn of WTC 7 demolition for several years. That (failure to report) alone is troubling.
Bradley S. Whitburn, Welder
Antioch, CA
Occupation: Welder
Bradley S. Whitburn, Welder
Antioch, CA
Occupation: Welder
I am currently a Welder at Los Medanos College in Pittsburg. I plan to be an Iron Worker and work on the construction of new buildings and bridges.
My question would be, how much money was spent on fire prevention for one of the most protected buildings in New York? Also, there were apparently fires on only a few floors, so how come the implosion of the building was perfect? I am an American Citizen and pay tax dollars, and would like to know why we are blatantly being lied to.
Corey Roberts, Certified Struct
Crystal River, FL
Occupation: Certified Welder
Education: AWS Certified Welding Certficate
Corey Roberts, Certified Struct
AWS Certified Welding Certficate
Crystal River, FL
Occupation: Certified Welder
I am a 19 year old certified welder. Mostly stick welding (SMAW) steel plate and pipe. Working to obtain tig, mig, and flux core certifications at the present time.
How can NIST say that planes practically cut WTC 1&2 in half, but then leave only a small hole in the pentagon? How did WTC 7 collapse from office fires when no other steel buildings have ever collapsed from fire damage? The case is not closed.
John Petty
New Windsor, MD
Occupation: Welder
John Petty
New Windsor, MD
Occupation: Welder
I am a welder that is familiar with structural loads and capacities of steel at different temperatures. I also understand how steel reacts under a wide range of circumstances.
The Towers' Tops Fell Without Resistance. 9/11 Security Courtesy of Marvin Bush There Were No 800'C Fires in the World Trade Center What Caused the Core of WTC 1 to Fail? 9/11 Firefighters: Bombs and Explosions in the WTC Larry Silverstein, WTC 7, and the 9/11 Demolition Fires Don't Cause Skyscrapers to Collapse. The Fires Were Not Unusually Severe. Vertical Collapses Indicate Demolition. EVIDENCE OF THERMITE
Darryl I. Jones, Welding Student
San Bernardino, CA
Occupation: Welder
Education: Not yet...
Darryl I. Jones, Welding Student
Not yet...
San Bernardino, CA
Occupation: Welder
I'm currently attending college for welding structured steel, learning the different temperatures needed to melt and bind steel.....
I believe that the steel in all 3 WTC building on 9/11 took considerably much more heat than what could have been produced by rocket fuel to cause the collision of such strong steel beams.
Robert W. Crain, Machinist/Welder
Niangua, MO
Occupation: Ham Radio Operator
Education: degreed & licensed
Robert W. Crain, Machinist/Welder
degreed & licensed
Niangua, MO
Occupation: Ham Radio Operator
Jacob L. Rosado
Toledo, OH
Occupation: Welder/Retired
Jacob L. Rosado
Toledo, OH
Occupation: Welder/Retired
Jacob Lagares Rosado, age 52, single, last vacationed in new york, stood directly in front of the WTC Buildings, the week of July the 4th, and noticed the area was still cordoned off with crime tape from the first car bombing attract. Why. Too much time from November of 93 to July of 1994 not being fixed and completed. Why.
I feel that from the 1st day the late president ford appointed dick Cheney to his cabinet, Cheney started to build his circle in every channel possible, for what was to come to we the citizens of the united states of America, for which I believe is total control of the entire world, the oil market, gold, and the worldly used drugs, illegal drugs to install a worldly government we all now know is call, the new world order.
Paul Mann
Mount Olive, AL
Occupation: Structural Welder
Paul Mann
Mount Olive, AL
Occupation: Structural Welder
Dennis D. Scar
Earlham, IA
Occupation: Farmer, Welder
Education: B.S. '71 Farm Op, Iowa State University
Dennis D. Scar
B.S. '71 Farm Op, Iowa State University
Earlham, IA
Occupation: Farmer, Welder
In conjunction with my lifetime of farming, I have also continuously operated my own machinery & metals repair and fabrication business.
The rapid fall of the three WTC buildings, the extremely high temperatures required to melt and vaporize metals, and the presence of super thermite in the dust are just a few of the scientific proofs that have convinced me that the official explanations are not truthful and that we need and deserve a new, independent and comprehensive investigation into the 9-11-2001 tragedy.
Scott A. Jackson
Rocklin, CA
Occupation: Structual Welder
Scott A. Jackson
Rocklin, CA
Occupation: Structual Welder
Structural and pipe welder.
No comment. Just a lot of opinions.