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
Brett Bihner, PE
Structural Engineer
B. Arch, Univeresity of Texas, 2002.
I was in college when 911 occurred. At the time I was taking design classes in steel, wood and concrete. I was fortunate enough to attend a seminar…
Brett Bihner, PE
B. Arch, Univeresity of Texas, 2002.
Katy, TX
Occupation: Structural Engineer
Graduated in 2002 from the University of Texas with Honors. I've practiced structural engineering as a licensed professional engineer for 13 years.
I was in college when 911 occurred. At the time I was taking design classes in steel, wood and concrete. I was fortunate enough to attend a seminar from the original structural engineer of record shortly after the tragic events of 911. At the seminar, I learned of the design and construction of the twin towers. I would like to see the truth come out about what really happened on this horrendous day in our history, for the victims, survivors and American people.
Carlos Basauri, BSc
Engineer
BSc Industrial Engineering, University of the Basque Country, Spain, 1995
So many things that just do not fit, and the sad thing is that the real conspirators call us conspiracists.
Carlos Basauri, BSc
BSc Industrial Engineering, University of the Basque Country, Spain, 1995
Bilbao, Spain
Occupation: Engineer
I've been working as an Industrial mechanical engineer since 1992.
So many things that just do not fit, and the sad thing is that the real conspirators call us conspiracists.
Ayman Elenbabi, BSc
Executive Manager
BSc Civil Engineering, Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt, 1992
A professional, wise, and fair non-political report should be done.
Ayman Elenbabi, BSc
BSc Civil Engineering, Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt, 1992
Alexandria
Occupation: Executive Manager
Ex senior civil engineer at Booz Allen Hamilton. Executive Manager at a Real estate company in Egypt.
A professional, wise, and fair non-political report should be done.
Alexander R. Thorp, PE, PLS
B.S. Civil Engineering, WPI
The collapse of WTC was used as justification for an illegal unprovoked attack upon the people of Iraq, and an assault upon freedom and liberty at home and…
Alexander R. Thorp, PE, PLS
B.S. Civil Engineering, WPI
Great Barrington, MA
Physics was my favorite subject in high school, although I also enjoyed mathematics greatly. I attended WPI for engineering, and took courses in statics, dynamics, thermodynamics, etc., graduating BSCE with distinction, with an emphasis in environmental engineering. Following graduation, I have worked in water resource management, and most recently performing civil engineering and land surveying work, mostly associated with single family house construction. I am the owner of a small engineering and surveying firm in Great Barrington, MA. I have no particular experience with explosives. I don't watch TV.
The collapse of WTC was used as justification for an illegal unprovoked attack upon the people of Iraq, and an assault upon freedom and liberty at home and abroad. Scott Ritter, U.S. Marine, following 9/11, predicted our invasion of Iraq, and has further predicted a planned invasion of Iran. The U.S. government needed a reason to enter Iraq, and I believe 9/11 was it. I have watched Mr. Richard Gage's compelling video How the Towers fell, and I believe after watching it that he is correct. Controlled demolition, an inside job. A truly independent investigation is needed!
John Klein, Critical Power I
BS University of MD, Bus. & Management
I come from a long family lineage of fire fighters and rescue workers. Quietly spoken conversations among fire fighters speak of explosions taking place that were very distant…
John Klein, Critical Power I
BS University of MD, Bus. & Management
Greenacres, FL
Graduated University of Maryland BS Business & Management 15 year focus on critical power infrastructure through Leading Manufactures of Cricial Power Equipment for Data Centers and Telecommunications Companies.
I come from a long family lineage of fire fighters and rescue workers. Quietly spoken conversations among fire fighters speak of explosions taking place that were very distant from the impact zones. Those workers refrain from speaking about these incidents publicly for personal and family safety reasons. The gut feeling among some of the rescue workers were that they were walking into sure death. Their job was their duty and would not/could not disobey orders to march forward.
Mark R. Janssen, Senior Mechanical
BS Mechanical Engineering - SDSM&T
My first reaction to the collapse was that the building was blown up. I also bought into the concept that the towers could pancake and collapse. Your investigation…
Mark R. Janssen, Senior Mechanical
BS Mechanical Engineering - SDSM&T
Minneapolis, MN
I am a Mechanical Engineer that has designed HVAC systems since 1988.
My first reaction to the collapse was that the building was blown up. I also bought into the concept that the towers could pancake and collapse. Your investigation proves the that there are unanswered questions raised by professionals that know you can't fool hard sciences.
Simon Black, BE (Hons)
B.E. (Hons), University of Canterbury
A near-free fall collapse violates the laws of physics. Also, why is Thermite found at the base of the building? It's all a bit weird...
Simon Black, BE (Hons)
B.E. (Hons), University of Canterbury
Wellington City, NY, New Zealand
Bachelor of Engineering from from the University of Canterbury, Christchurch, New Zealand.
A near-free fall collapse violates the laws of physics. Also, why is Thermite found at the base of the building? It's all a bit weird...
Andrew L. Tannenbaum
Senior Building Controls Engineer
BSc Mechanical Engineering, Polytechnic Institute of New York, 1985
I believe God will not let our country move forward until the WTC disease is healed. Our leaders currently cannot speak about any issue that we face today…
Andrew L. Tannenbaum
BSc Mechanical Engineering, Polytechnic Institute of New York, 1985
Bloomsburg, PA
Occupation: Senior Building Controls Engineer
Graduated in 1985 BSME Magna Cum Laude. After work in aerospace and building controls, worked as Senior Design Engineer with Siemens Industries for 15 years, before retiring. Engineered and managed major controls installations in NYC. I saw the towers on fire from Brooklyn, where I had been working.
I believe God will not let our country move forward until the WTC disease is healed. Our leaders currently cannot speak about any issue that we face today without lying about 9/11. This cannot persist. It is too systemic to accept as a mere 'thorn in the flesh' that we must bear. We must convince a handful of politicians to open a dialogue about 9/11. This includes MTG, who was forced by her colleagues to completely retract her stance on 9/11.
Gerald Devito, P.e.
BSCE
I witnessed the first tower fall and thought the symmetric collapse very unusual but thought with an exact combination of circumstances, it could happen, but the chances were…
Gerald Devito, P.e.
BSCE
Wilmington, NC
I am a Vietnam War veteran who served two tours, and have been a registered professional engineer for 24 years.
I witnessed the first tower fall and thought the symmetric collapse very unusual but thought with an exact combination of circumstances, it could happen, but the chances were the same as winning a lottery. When the second tower collapsed, I became very skeptical and remain so. The third building collapsing erases any possibility of this attack being conducted without on-the-ground support. I believe the air attack was known prior to the attack and used as a diversion to demolish the buildings for some yet unknown reason.
John D. Sutton
Builder
Bachelor of Building, University of Melbourne, Australia, 1980
Science is not conspiracy theory, it is just science. Let us open our mind to it and see where it leads. As a former professional wrestler once said,…
John D. Sutton
Bachelor of Building, University of Melbourne, Australia, 1980
Brunswick West, VIC, Australia
Occupation: Builder
"Graduated B.Bldg in 1981 from a combined faculty of Architecture and Building. The program has undergone many revisions, but is essentially the ""built environment"" track to other Master's programs, including M.Arch. More can be found at the Melbourne School of Design's website. Experience in all manner of construction from new to refits and also in demolition."
Science is not conspiracy theory, it is just science. Let us open our mind to it and see where it leads. As a former professional wrestler once said, 'gravity can't be faked', nor can it be subverted. Something is wrong here and it is easily visible. The NIST report is demonstrably incorrect. The fact they refuse to release all their data and workings is the most unscientific stance imaginable. It simply must be challenged.
Curtis A. Jones, PhD
Ph.D., electrical engineering, Purdue
The pictures of the WTC buildings falling straight down at almost free-fall speed make it hard for me to believe two airplanes were the sole cause of failure.…
Curtis A. Jones, PhD
Ph.D., electrical engineering, Purdue
San Jose, CA
B.A. in physics from College of Wooster. Worked in industry six years testing recording tape and recording heads. At Purdue studied magnetics in electrical-engineering department. Finished Ph.D. working at IBM in magnetic bubbles. Continued w. IBM testing disk-drive components. Was fired in 2002 and teach labs for electrical engineers at San Jose State part time.
The pictures of the WTC buildings falling straight down at almost free-fall speed make it hard for me to believe two airplanes were the sole cause of failure. This is especially true of Building 7.
John C. Pershe, BS CE, MS EnvE, MS EE
M.S, Electrical Engineering, Purdue
We must conclude that the Report of the 9/11 Commission is a sham and cover-up. It's impossible not to conclude otherwise. The events of 9/11 have been used…
John C. Pershe, BS CE, MS EnvE, MS EE
M.S, Electrical Engineering, Purdue
State College, PA
Studies include: B.S. Civil Engineering from University of Illinois at Urbana (focusing on Structural Engineering and Environmental Engineering) M.S. Environmental Engineering from University of Illinois at Urbana M.S. Electrical Engineering from Purdue University at West Layette
We must conclude that the Report of the 9/11 Commission is a sham and cover-up. It's impossible not to conclude otherwise. The events of 9/11 have been used as justification for so many dark deeds on the parts of governments. Only a new independent investigation can encourage national and international repentance of the order of magnitude required. Be part of the solution. Propagate the truth! Encourage this excellent and sophisticated movement.
Petition Signatories
Christian Christensen
Kolding, Denmark
Education: Marine Engineer
Christian Christensen
Marine Engineer
Kolding, Denmark
Bachelor of technology management and marine engineering. Experience in energy efficiency and -optimization in general as well as residential systems utilizing propane & natural gas.
I want to support every movement and organization which challenge the official story and demand an independent investigation of the destruction of 3 skyscrapers back in 9/11/2001.-Pancaking (looking exactly like controlled demolition), at high speed, of especially the 3rd tower,-
Daniel Tinnelly, CEng
Vancouver, BC, Canada
Occupation: Structural Engineer
Education: Dublin Institute of Technology
Daniel Tinnelly, CEng
Dublin Institute of Technology
Vancouver, BC, Canada
Occupation: Structural Engineer
Worked for 6 years in Ireland, where I gained my Chartered Engineers status. I worked primarily on the design of steel frame buildings. I took a huge interest in the fireproofing of these in the wake of 9/11 and quickly began to realise that this simply could not be the cause of the buildings collapse.Since leaving Ireland for Vancouver, BC, I worked as a project engineer for a large ports and marine design consultant.
I have over 10 years experience in designing concrete and steel framed buildings. To date I have only seen the destruction the likes of that seen on the 11th of September 2001 in a controlled demolition. I have experience with controlled demolition and it bears all the hallmarks of a controlled explosion, all three buildings.If it is the case that building 7 collapsed due to fire from office furnishings, why isn't there an immediate investigation into why our design/building codes are insufficient for buildings of this type. This is the most damning evidence off all in my opinion. If the claim that the fire from office furnishing created enough heat to melt steel then I'm afraid every steel framed office/residential building across the globe is at risk, with the high probability of significant loss of life.
Jeffrey W. Fitts, BS
Rochester, NY
Occupation: Retired
Education: BS Mechanical Engineering, Rochester Institute of Technology, 1979
Jeffrey W. Fitts, BS
BS Mechanical Engineering, Rochester Institute of Technology, 1979
Rochester, NY
Occupation: Retired
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering 1979.
Only the truth can set us free. Mistrust from obstruction will cause greater harm.
James Hodgskiss, BEng (Hons)
Holmfirth, United Kingdom
Occupation: Software Engineer
Education: B.Eng (Hons) Electronics and Communications Engineering, University of Liverpool
James Hodgskiss, BEng (Hons)
B.Eng (Hons) Electronics and Communications Engineering, University of Liverpool
Holmfirth, United Kingdom
Occupation: Software Engineer
I have a B.Eng (Hons) degree in Electronics and Communications Engineering, and now work as a Software Engineer.
We need a full, independent, impartial, public investigation into how and why Building 7 collapsed. Small fires at one side of the building (and no fire at the other side) can not be the cause of it coming down uniformly and at free fall acceleration. - - - - There is overwhelming evidence that explosives were used and this must be investigated rather than being seemingly covered up. - - - - For the safety of present and future generations, we must know what happened.
Paul Jones
Maitland, FL
Education: Ohio Northern University
Paul Jones
Ohio Northern University
Maitland, FL
BS Mechanical Engineering, MBA. Have worked in aerospace and steel industries.
Jet fuel burning does not create heat sufficient to weaken or soften steel. Building #7 was never struck yet it magically caught on fire, 2 blocks away, and fell as if demolished.
David S. Nicolea
Novo Hamburgo, Brazil
Education: FAU&DI
David S. Nicolea
FAU&DI
Novo Hamburgo, Brazil
I'm an Architect, Engineer and Urban Designer graduated from the Federal University of C'rdoba, Argentina. Today I am living in Brazil. I've been following the investigations about the 9-11 events since the first day. I've followed the investigations of Dr. Steven Earl Jones who was the first to find physical and chemical evidence of explosives for controlled demolition. I found in January of 2002 one of the first blogs in Argentina about the events.
As an Architect I had always been concerned about the way three skyscrapers with resistant methallic structures had fallen by the impact of two airplanes.
Liyan Wan
Chicago, IL
Education: BS Industrial Engineering
Liyan Wan
BS Industrial Engineering
Chicago, IL
B.S. in Industrial Engineering and currently pursuing M. Arch.
They way the towers fell does not follow the laws of physics. Localized asymmetrical damage does not cause symmetrical failure. The way the three buildings collapsed are more controlled than catastrophic failure.
George Hurlburt, MS
Hyde Park, NY
Occupation: Research-Mining Engineer
Education: M.S. Engineering, University of California at Los Angeles, 1974
George Hurlburt, MS
M.S. Engineering, University of California at Los Angeles, 1974
Hyde Park, NY
Occupation: Research-Mining Engineer
M.S. Engineering UCLA 1974 (Soil Mechanics, Structures)
I solidly believe that the World Trade Center structures could not have been brought down by airplanes in the 'neat' fashion that they were. Especially Building 7 that was not hit by an airplane.
Scott Wickershiem
Detroit, MI
Occupation: Mechanical Engineer
Education: BS Mechanical Engineering, Michigan Technological University, 1995
Scott Wickershiem
BS Mechanical Engineering, Michigan Technological University, 1995
Detroit, MI
Occupation: Mechanical Engineer
I graduated in Mechanical Engineering from Michigan Tech and have worked for ten years as a noise and vibration engineer doing testing and analysis for sound and structural vibration.
Only an elementary understanding of physics and the properties of materials is needed to understand that the official story cannot be true. Furthermore, a very clear case has been presented by Architects and Engineers for 9/11 Truth -- AE911Truth.org -- that the buildings were brought down by other means. The American public needs to be informed. We have been caught up in a massive disinformation campaign and are suffering from an identity crisis. We can no longer remain deaf, dumb and blind to this.
Ismael Lopez-Lara
Missouri City, TX
Occupation: Engineer
Education: MS Mechanical Engineering, Universidad Pontificia Comillas (ICAI) Madrid Spain
Ismael Lopez-Lara
MS Mechanical Engineering, Universidad Pontificia Comillas (ICAI) Madrid Spain
Missouri City, TX
Occupation: Engineer
MS Mechanical Engineering from Universidad Pontificia Comillas (ICAI), Madrid, Spain.
There is no way WTC 7 came down by fire. Explosives must have been used.
Amjed F. Afzal, MSCE
Copenhagen S, Denmark
Occupation: Teacher-Upper Secondary School
Education: Technical University of Denmark
Amjed F. Afzal, MSCE
Technical University of Denmark
Copenhagen S, Denmark
Occupation: Teacher-Upper Secondary School
M.Sc.E Applied Physics. Graduated from Technical University of Denmark (DTU)february 1999.From 1999 to 2010 I have worked in different companies in areas optics(both R&D and production),software (R&D) and Packaging industry (R&D and QA).Since 2010 I have been working as a teacher(math & physics) in an Upper Secondary School.
I have seen films showing controlled demolitions. But the collaps of building 7 is the most perfect controlled demolition I have ever seen. So symmetric. Building 7 did not collaps due to normal office fires. In Spain and China skyscrapers did not collaps, eventhough the fire was much worse. Don't tell me that american engineers don't know how to construct buildings properly, because I would not believe you. Did building 7 collaps because of shoddy construction work?I doubt it! The authorities would never allow that. We need an investigation!
Borja C. Ugarte
San Sebastian, Spain
Occupation: Telecomm Engineer
Education: Tecnun School of Engineering
Borja C. Ugarte
Tecnun School of Engineering
San Sebastian, Spain
Occupation: Telecomm Engineer
24 year old, male, Telecomm Engineering student, spanish
There needs to be a new investigation! The original version is bullshit, anyone who is thinking clearly can understand that.
Bruce M. Cepas
Mount Laurel, NJ
Occupation: Electrical Engineer
Education: BS Electrical Engineering
Bruce M. Cepas
BS Electrical Engineering
Mount Laurel, NJ
Occupation: Electrical Engineer
I have been designing power systems and components for 25 years at various divisions of Lockheed Martin. I was responsible for the design and development of switching power supplies for satellite communication and space shuttle systems at Astro-Space Division in Princeton NJ. I performed detailed design and analysis of high-density DC-to-DC converters. I was involved in all aspects of power converter design including part selection, control loop theory, magnetic design, PSPICE analysis, thermal management and EMI suppression to meet MIL-461. I advanced to a technical lead position at Naval Electronics and Surveillance Systems Division in Moorestown, NJ to design power systems for AEGIS shipboard radars. There I defined system architectures to achieve high performance at low cost. I also designed energy storage components to support pulse loads and power distribution configurations for high reliability. I transferred to Missiles and Fire Control in Orlando, FL to develop new high-density energy storage capacitors. Prior to Lockheed Martin, I was developing power systems for computer and peripheral commercial products at Formation Inc in Moorestown, NJ. There, I specified AC-to-DC and DC-to-DC power modules for distributed hot swappable (n+1) redundant power systems. I was involved with computing reliability using MIL-HDBK-217F, and assured products met safety agency UL, CSA, and TUV requirements. I have written many papers related to power conversion and system configurations. I have four patents related to power electronics and thermal management systems. I have a BSEE from Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ.
I believe that on 911 the towers were hit by hijacked planes but it was the thermite activated at the base of the structures that made the building collapse. Building 7, the third tower that fell that day, made it even more obvious.
Bryan Zink, BSEE
Kenosha, WI
Occupation: Purchasing Engineer
Education: BS Electrical Engineering
Bryan Zink, BSEE
BS Electrical Engineering
Kenosha, WI
Occupation: Purchasing Engineer
I have an BSEE from UDM in Detroit Michigan. I have worked in the automotive and motorcycle industry for 3 years. I am currently pursuing my MBA from the University of Michigan.
The events of 9/11 have never sat well with me. I do not claim to know all the answers but I do think we (the people) should ask questions, be heard, and demand our questions be answered!
Norma Hostetler
Torrance, CA
Occupation: Mechanical Engineer
Education: BS Mechanical Engineering, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
Norma Hostetler
BS Mechanical Engineering, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
Torrance, CA
Occupation: Mechanical Engineer
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Cal Poly Pomona. I have 15 years experience with Raytheon Corporation.
When I saw a video of WTC7 collapse, I thought 'no way!' Buildings do not fall vertically and so beautifully orchestrated. That's when my research began. Justice has not yet been served.
Thomas Wood, BS
Columbia, MO
Occupation: Systems Engineer
Education: BS Electrical Engineering, University of Missouri, 1962
Thomas Wood, BS
BS Electrical Engineering, University of Missouri, 1962
Columbia, MO
Occupation: Systems Engineer
Worked on the space program from 1962-1974, primarily as systems engineer. Developed a number of classified patents. Wrote a textbook about high-accuracy inertial navigation systems. Wrote the first system to computerize/optimize a portion of the US textbook market. Was VP of Engineering for a PC development firm and the senior R&D manager for instrument design in a chemical residue analysis company. Became disabled in 2007 and retired. Currently writing a book discussing the reality of global climate change.
I have no answers, but there are far too many unanswered questions concerning the engineering details of the events leading to the collapse of three steel and concrete structures - that fell (at near free-fall rates) within their own footprints. How could this happen? No one has come close to answering those questions to the satisfaction of any knowledgeable engineer. It simply 'doesn't compute' to people familiar with the supposed process. I do not believe the stories that were floated - they were 'made up' by people who did not appreciate the information that engineers could extract by studying the videos of 9/11.
Mark Helsten, M.E.Sc.
London, ON, Canada
Occupation: Civil Engineer
Education: degreed & licensed
Mark Helsten, M.E.Sc.
degreed & licensed
London, ON, Canada
Occupation: Civil Engineer
M.E.Sc. in water resources engineering with strong undergrad background in Structural Engineering
The investigation of one of the biggest crimes in history was not done properly at all.
Jason C. Zaepfel
Buffalo, NY
Occupation: Mechanical Engineer
Education: BS Mechanical Engineering Technology, Buffalo State College, 2010
Jason C. Zaepfel
BS Mechanical Engineering Technology, Buffalo State College, 2010
Buffalo, NY
Occupation: Mechanical Engineer
BS in Mechanical Engineering Technology. I have extensive experience with CAD and CNC programming, project management and mentoring, new product design and testing, thermocouples and data collection equipment, metal fabrication processes, and heat transfer of various metal applications. I have taken classes in statics, dynamics, thermodynamics, heat transfer and have general knowledge and understanding of the physics involved in a building collapse.
I become interested in 9/11 on 9/11/2012. I happened to be watching videos of the attacks online and found a video of building 7 coming down. As I watched the way it collapsed, I knew something didn't look right. As I dug a little deeper into all 3 towers, I began to realize that the official story was anything but true. The observation of molten steel pouring from the towers is particularly interesting to me because I work with steel on a daily basis in a metal fabrication plant. It is deeply troubling that NIST has denied the fact that molten steel was present before, during and after the collapse. The presence of molten steel is evidence that this collapse was not natural since jet fuel can't achieve 2,700 deg. F in open air. Then we saw the pyroclastic-like clouds of pulverized concrete and hot gas mix rise into the air like we saw during the Mt. St. Helen's eruption. We saw buildings coming down at free fall acceleration, symmetrically down to the ground. The discovery of thermite in the dust samples only proves this further. In my opinion NIST and many other organizations and departments have deliberately ignored and covered up the evidence of explosives and molten steel in those buildings. What disturbs me the most is that the scientific and engineering community including my own peers and colleagues, have refused to examine the evidence and have turned their back on the truth. Shame on those who are supposed to be role models and leaders of this country for doing nothing, for fear of damaging their reputation or compromising their wealth or social status. And shame on the members of the media who carry the responsibility of reporting the truth to the American people, but instead have spread lies, disinformation and propaganda. I sincerely hope that more people will join in and fight for the truth. It's the least we can do for all the lives lost on 9/11 and as a result of 9/11.
Bruce Baird, PhD, MA, BS
Galt, CA
Occupation: Former Engineer
Education: Bachelor of Science, Chemical Engineering, Texas A&M University, 1977
Bruce Baird, PhD, MA, BS
Bachelor of Science, Chemical Engineering, Texas A&M University, 1977
Galt, CA
Occupation: Former Engineer
Education:B.S. Summa Cum Laude, Chemical Engineering, 1977, Texas A&M University; M.A. American Studies, 1990, College of William & MaryPh.D., History, 1995, University of Florida Engineering. Experience; Chemical Engineer, ARCO Houston Refinery, Houston, June 1977-June 1980 Petroleum Engineer, ARCO Alaska, June 1980-August 1982, College Teaching Experience: Adjunct Assistant Professor, University of Florida, 1995-1996, Assistant Professor, University of Alabama in Huntsville, Aug. 1997-May 2000: High School Teaching Experience; Instructor, Sacramento Country Day School, Aug. 2002-present
I remember September 11, 2001 very clearly. I had the day off from working as a substitute teacher and I heard on the radio about something happening in New York City. I turned on the television in time to see both towers on fire. I remember shortly afterwards watching as the first of the towers started crumbling. I screamed at Peter Jennings (ABC News anchor) - who seemed oblivious to the building coming down on the screen behind him - to turn around and see what was happening. When the other tower came down a little while later, I was in complete shock. I stayed glued to the television all that day and remember distinctly commentators talking about another building that they thought would be coming down soon. And, sure enough, it came down. (As I learned later that building was WTC 7.) I was still in shock but I can distinctly remember saying to myself over and over, 'I didn't know buildings came down like that.'I didn't give the subject much thought after that. I remember starting to watch a NOVA documentary 'Why The Towers Fell' like a year after the events. The explanation seemed plausible but it made me feel uncomfortable watching it and I turned it off. A few years later a student told me about the 'Loose Change' video and I showed some parts of the video in my History of World War II class in conjunction with a discussion about the controversy surrounding the attack on Pearl Harbor. I remember trying to keep an open mind about the 'Loose Change' video but I was turned off by the sensationalistic nature of the film and the questionability of many of its claims.It wasn't until the summer of 2013 - while I was searching online for documentaries for a class on East Asian Studies that I was preparing - that my eyes were opened to what actually happened on 9/11. I was looking at the website topdocumentaryfilms.com and the site had a Documentary Category called '9/11.' At first I avoided clicking it, thinking there would be more videos like 'Loose Change.' But after about a month I decided to go ahead and click it to see what was there. The first documentary I watched was 'Hy.poth.e.sis' (2010) recounting Prof. Steven Jones's story. I remember saying 'What the f*** is this?' This was nothing like 'Loose Change'! I was immediately hooked and look at all the 9/11 videos on topdocumentaryfilms.com and then went out looking for more. I shortly thereafter found Architects & Engineers for 9/11 Truth as well as all the good work of so many others. The summer of 2013 was truly an epiphany for me and my life has not been the same ever since. Everything makes much more sense now.
Zachary Morris
Bozeman, MT
Occupation: Research Associate
Education: BS Civil Engineering, Montana State University, 2011
Zachary Morris
BS Civil Engineering, Montana State University, 2011
Bozeman, MT
Occupation: Research Associate
I have a BS in civil engineering and will have an MS in civil engineering later in 2013. I've been a research associate at Western Transportation Institute for 2 years. I was a field engineer at Geostabilization for 1 year, and was a civil engineering technician at Montana Department of Transportation as a summer internship.
It is hard to believe that the towers could collapse perfectly like they did...unless there were explosives used.
Roberto Vescio
Rome, Italy
Occupation: Employed In A Company
Education: Degreed
Roberto Vescio
Degreed
Rome, Italy
Occupation: Employed In A Company
I' am computer science and electronics and telecommunication Engineer. Working for almost 20 years now.
I absolute do not believe in the official version on 9/11 unless the 3rd tower fell down just for friendness to the other two.
Mark A. Codispoti
Tacoma, WA
Occupation: Professional Engineer
Education: BS Architectural Engineering, California Polytechnic State University at San Luis Obispo, 1981
Mark A. Codispoti
BS Architectural Engineering, California Polytechnic State University at San Luis Obispo, 1981
Tacoma, WA
Occupation: Professional Engineer
A practicing engineer for 3 decades and an avid student of engineering nearly my entire life, I have analyzed, designed and studied structures of all types, sizes and materials. I have not been directly involved with the design and construction of high rise steel frame, concrete core buildings. However, I have over the years designed steel framed facilities of every sort and have worked on a number of low rise steel and concrete office buildings. I have followed closely the official story of September 11, 2001 with a very keen interest as it pertains to my structural engineering profession.
Since shortly after 9/12/01, I have considered WTC 7 to be an intentional and very well executed controlled demolition. Every bit of evidence I have seen since that day has only solidified this belief. I withheld my opinion about the other WTC buildings until the 'official' building 7 story was released. I had decided that if the NIST report acknowledged the controlled demolition of WTC 7, I would grant latitude to the rest of the report. But it was all or nothing. That is the degree of my certainty about the fate of building 7. The official story of WTC 7 did not conclude it was a controlled demolition. Therefore, I find the entire 'official' NIST report subject to scrutiny. I assume that anything questionable in it is patently false until scientifically proven otherwise to my analytical satisfaction. This is the depth of distrust the building 7 story has created in me.
Kerry Wang
Minneapolis, MN
Occupation: Graduate Student
Education: BS Chemical Engineering, Rice University, 2012
Kerry Wang
BS Chemical Engineering, Rice University, 2012
Minneapolis, MN
Occupation: Graduate Student
Current Materials Science PhD student at University of Minnesota (Twin Cities). BS in Chemical Engineering from Rice University.
Numerous physical evidence casts doubt on the official review of the events of 9/11. Because of such discrepancies, the collapse of the buildings on 9/11 warrants further technical review.
Ed Jucevic, MS
Reno, NV
Occupation: Mining Engineer
Education: Engineer of Mines, Colorado School of Mines, 1961; MS, University of Nevada at Reno, 1970
Ed Jucevic, MS
Engineer of Mines, Colorado School of Mines, 1961; MS, University of Nevada at Reno, 1970
Reno, NV
Occupation: Mining Engineer
More than one half century of engineering including ten years of teaching engineering at two major western universities.
The evidence does not support what the political class tells us.
Brandon Taylor, BS, PE
Baton Rouge, LA
Occupation: Engineer
Education: BS Biological Engineering, Louisiana State University, 2004
Brandon Taylor, BS, PE
BS Biological Engineering, Louisiana State University, 2004
Baton Rouge, LA
Occupation: Engineer
BS Biological Engineering, LSU, 2004. P.E. - Environmental Engineering, 2008. Safe drinking water engineer, State of Louisiana 2004 - 2011. Onsite wastewater engineer, State of Louisiana 2011 - Present.
I can't believe how scary it is to say it, but it needs to be said: skyscrapers do not fall down at free fall acceleration rates. When the towers fell I was an undergraduate in college and barely into the engineering curriculum. By September 12th I knew something was incredibly wrong. 'Make the lie big, make it simple, keep saying it, and eventually they will believe it' -- Adolf Hitler.
Kurt Criss
Elko, NV
Occupation: Mining Engineer
Education: BS Mining Engineering, Colorado School of Mines, 1981
Kurt Criss
BS Mining Engineering, Colorado School of Mines, 1981
Elko, NV
Occupation: Mining Engineer
BS Mining Engineering, minor in Mineral Economics. Over 32 years experience in mining; including engineering, operations, and management.
From my experience and knowledge of explosives, the failure of all three high-rise structures exhibit characteristics of demolition by explosives and not failure by fire.
Richard Schooling, BSc, MSc, CEng
Bad Rodach, Germany
Occupation: Civil Engineer
Education: Aston Uni & Bath Uni (UK)
Richard Schooling, BSc, MSc, CEng
Aston Uni & Bath Uni (UK)
Bad Rodach, Germany
Occupation: Civil Engineer
BSc Civil Engineering, MSc Construction Management, UK Chartered (Registered) Engineer, 30 years of professional design experience
Video suggests building 7 collapsed due to structural failure at or near ground level and in a totally controlled manner. A normal fire alone could not cause this. I would imagine it is very unlikely aviation fuel in such a quantity from the crashed aircraft would find its way to building 7 and fuel any fire.The adjacent towers had a totally different failure mechanism
Jason Bryant, BS
Santa Cruz, CA
Occupation: Web Developer
Education: BS Electrical Engineering, Stanford University, 2007
Jason Bryant, BS
BS Electrical Engineering, Stanford University, 2007
Santa Cruz, CA
Occupation: Web Developer
BS Electrical Engineering, Stanford University, 2007.
It's all a bit creepy. You wouldn't want to think that information on such destruction would be hidden for any reason. But time and time again we have seen the public's interest take a back seat to that of corporations. The government would rather thoroughly investigate the lives of our citizens than revisit the cryptic events surrounding 9/11.
Mike Skarlupka, BSME
Freeport, IL
Occupation: Mechanical Engineer
Education: BS Mechanical Engineering, University of Wisconsin Madison, 1992
Mike Skarlupka, BSME
BS Mechanical Engineering, University of Wisconsin Madison, 1992
Freeport, IL
Occupation: Mechanical Engineer
I have a BSME degree from UW Madison and 20 years of experience as a design engineer for Honeywell Inc.
When a thorough job of reviewing the evidence is undertaken, it is obvious that the citizens of the United States and individuals the world over have been misled as to the real cause of the building collapses on 9/11. We need a genuine investigation conducted into the real cause of this tragedy.
Norman C. Scheaffer, MS
Bellingham, WA
Occupation: Civil Engineering
Education: MS Chemical Engineering, Cornell University, 1967
Norman C. Scheaffer, MS
MS Chemical Engineering, Cornell University, 1967
Bellingham, WA
Occupation: Civil Engineering
Bachelors (1965) and Masters (1967) degrees in Chemical Engineering from Cornell University. Forty-five years of design and design management experience in the fields of chemical, environmental, and civil engineering.
The tragedy of 9/11 has been used to drive our nation into war and circumscribe the personal freedoms of the American people. The conclusions of the government investigation do not account for all of the phenomena reported, so the current explanation is incomplete and the investigation must be reopened.
Ida Lumintu, PhD
Jember, Indonesia
Occupation: Lecturer/Engineer
Education: PhD Industrial Engineering, University of Texas at Arlington, 2013
Ida Lumintu, PhD
PhD Industrial Engineering, University of Texas at Arlington, 2013
Jember, Indonesia
Occupation: Lecturer/Engineer
Name: Ida LumintuPh.D. degree in Industrial Engineering from the University of Texas at Arlington (2013)
Please conduct a true investigation. Together we could find the justice.
Peter Chan
San Diego, CA
Occupation: Aerospace Engineer
Education: BS Mechanical Engineering, University of Illinois at Chicago, 1981
Peter Chan
BS Mechanical Engineering, University of Illinois at Chicago, 1981
San Diego, CA
Occupation: Aerospace Engineer
Aerospace engineer, structural aircraft and spacecraft.
Based on the physical evidence and video time elapsed, all three buildings were brought down rather quickly and not by just jet fuel.
David I. Incertis Jarillo
Valencia, IN
Occupation: Project Technician-Maritime Safety And Security
Education: Polytechnic University of Valencia
David I. Incertis Jarillo
Polytechnic University of Valencia
Valencia, IN
Occupation: Project Technician-Maritime Safety And Security
I have a degree in Chemical Engineering, and I have 7 years experience in maritime and port safety and security management, including transport of dangerous goods.
The WTC was undoubtly demolished. The accelerated kinetics of the fall of some objects during the