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
William R. Prevatel, AIA
Architect
B Arch, Syracuse University, 1980; MS Architecture & Urban Design, Columbia University, 1985
"On 9/11/01 I was living at my Park Avenue condo apartment in midtown Manhattan. As an independent early responder, I was at ground zero from day 2 through…
William R. Prevatel, AIA
B Arch, Syracuse University, 1980; MS Architecture & Urban Design, Columbia University, 1985
North Miami, FL
Occupation: Architect
B Arch, Syracuse University, 1980. MS Architecture & Urban Design, Columbia University, 1985. Diploma of Construction Management, New York University, 1987. Continuing education: Suny/Fit, NYU, Harvard. Architecture internship experience in 12 NY firms, 1981-1988. NYS Arch registration, 1987. Private architecture practice as sole proprietor, 1988-present. American Institute of Architects (AIA) member, 1988-present. Adjunct professor, NYIT, Suny/Fit, NYU, 1990-1996. Construstion Industry Arbitrator, American Arbitration Association, 1989-2002. Owner/operator Mid Bay Club Apartments, 2003-present. North Miami Planning Commission, 2005-2015. Memberships (1983-2003): New York Host Lions Club, 1983-2003; Past President, 1990-2001; National Trust for Historic Preservation; Architectural League of NY; Municipal Arts Society; Parks Council; Architects Designers & Planners for Social Responsibility.
"On 9/11/01 I was living at my Park Avenue condo apartment in midtown Manhattan. As an independent early responder, I was at ground zero from day 2 through day 7, for a total of 66 hours on site. Unlike most others affiliated with agencies, I freely covered all parts of the scene. I circumnavigated the entire site 4 times, searched, photographed, warned many of the asbestos 'snowfall', informed non-professionals of the tower's structural system, met with some agency chiefs, and interfaced with 10 of the F.E.M.A teams that arrived. Soon after sunrise on 13 Sept 01, I viewed the remains of building 7 from the top of the exterior stairs on the north side of the plaza. Though at the time I could rationalize how the twin towers came down from pancaking, I was baffled how bldg 7 could fold in on itself so perfectly without damaging adjacent structures and leaving asymmetrical ruins. When I gave a live 13-minute phone interview with Fox News in NYC the day Bush visited the site, and methodically described the structural status of all the buildings affected, I may have been one of the very first people to publicly state that building 7 ended up looking as if a ""controlled demolition"" took place."
Scott A. Masear
I have been out of the loop for the last 6 years or so living in upstate New York. Until I moved to Burlington I had no idea…
Scott A. Masear
Burlington, VT
I have been a full time magazine cartoonist for the last 23 years. My work appears in many magazines and newspapers around the world.
I have been out of the loop for the last 6 years or so living in upstate New York. Until I moved to Burlington I had no idea that there were people even questioning the official story. Regardless, I have always suspected something ominous lurking behind the events of 9/11.
Thomas Poulsen, MSc
MSc Engineering
When I saw WTC 7 come down in the way it did, I was convinced something was not right. A building can not come down in such a…
Thomas Poulsen, MSc
MSc Engineering
Brovst, Denmark, Denmark
'- I have a master degree in computer science (http://www.cs.aau.dk) which I finished in 1999. - I have more than 10 years professional experience as an engineer in computer science. - Currently studying a master in energy engineering at Aalborg
When I saw WTC 7 come down in the way it did, I was convinced something was not right. A building can not come down in such a symetrical manner by just being hit by debri or a fire.
David Leifer, PhD
B.Sc., B.Arch., M.Ed., Ph.D.
The collapse is seen to be too improbable - too 'clean' - to be due to the asymmetrical damage sustained.
David Leifer, PhD
B.Sc., B.Arch., M.Ed., Ph.D.
Sydney, NSW, Australia
Architect and Incorporated Engineer, Coordinator of the Graduate Programme in Facilities Management, School of Architecture, The University of Sydney
The collapse is seen to be too improbable - too 'clean' - to be due to the asymmetrical damage sustained.
Calvin Q. Overdorff, PE
BS Civil Engineering
I had accepted the media's explanation of the collapse of the World Trade buildings until I viewed the AE911Truth video. Judging the evidence presented in the video with…
Calvin Q. Overdorff, PE
BS Civil Engineering
Windber, PA
I received a B.S. in Civil Engineering from Carnegie-Mellon University in 1972. I have worked in the road construction industry for over 30 years. I am a member of the Pennsylvania Society of Professional Engineers.
I had accepted the media's explanation of the collapse of the World Trade buildings until I viewed the AE911Truth video. Judging the evidence presented in the video with what I knew from my study of structures in college and my technical knowledge obtained by working as an engineer for more than 30 years led me to the conclusion that a new investigation needs to be conducted to find the true cause of the World Trade buildings collapse.
Thomas G. Troy, PE
B. Eng Electrical Power McGill Universit
It is difficult to refute the hypothesis of controlled destruction given the evidence. Assuming this to be the case, the coincidence of airliners' collisions would seem to raise…
Thomas G. Troy, PE
B. Eng Electrical Power McGill Universit
Maitland, ON, Canada
Bachelor degree in electrical engineering, power option. Thirtry three years experience in transmission and distribution design and engineering administration. I am now retired.
It is difficult to refute the hypothesis of controlled destruction given the evidence. Assuming this to be the case, the coincidence of airliners' collisions would seem to raise all kinds of questions for investigation.
Ben I. Andrus, B.S. Mech. Engr. Tech.
BS Mech Engr Tech-ASU-Tempe Arizona
I had studied the previous incidents of Oklahoma Murrah building, the Waco massacre, Tonkin Gulf, Pearl Harbor, etc. so was prepared enough to recognize immediately when I saw…
Ben I. Andrus, B.S. Mech. Engr. Tech.
BS Mech Engr Tech-ASU-Tempe Arizona
Glendale, MT
I was born in Kamas Valley Utah, grew up on a farm near Lava Hot Springs Idaho in a large family. Then served two years as a missionary in Finland, got my higher education at Ricks College, and then went on to get the degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology at Arizona State University in 1980. I took a job with the Boeing Company primarily as weight & balance engineer on the hydrofoil program with some time on airplanes and electronics (7 years total) before I became disabled by chemical sensitivities from an indeterminate combination of cigarette smoke, carpet out-gassing, solvents, synthetic perfumes, etc. at work, on the road, and in our mobile home. Thus, I moved back to the mountains where I am isolated from most normal social interaction, so the internet is a huge boon for me, since I have a positive ventilation system set up to exhaust my computer equipment to protect myself.
I had studied the previous incidents of Oklahoma Murrah building, the Waco massacre, Tonkin Gulf, Pearl Harbor, etc. so was prepared enough to recognize immediately when I saw on Fox satellite news that the towers went down on the morning of 9-11, that they were taken down by pre-planted explosives'the little bit of video they show made it blazingly obvious. And just as divulged by the news, it was a New Pearl Harbor event' but I knew few Americans comprehended the full meaning of that admission. We also heard later that day of the other building that collapsed. I am fortunate in having a wife who is likewise aware. I told all I knew my view, but most thought it impossible' or rather did not want to face what was obvious from the evidence. I heard fairly early of the molten metal in the basements and couldn't help suspect nuclear involvement, so was very interested when Steven E. Jones found thermite and then super-thermite. I cringed at his involvement as co-chair of the 911 website with Fetzer.
Matthew C. Maillet, EIT
B.S., Mechanical Engineering, U-Mass.
The buildings that fell on 9-11-01 appeared to me, to fall at near FREE FALL speed. Without performing any experiments or calculations, and just relying on pure, old…
Matthew C. Maillet, EIT
B.S., Mechanical Engineering, U-Mass.
New Bedford, MA
I graduated from college and passed my Mass. state E.I.T exam in 1991. Upon graduation, I began working for a local engineering firm doing HVAC design for commercial buildings. I then moved on to performing structural analysis/ design for the same firm, and finally ended up as a manager in charge of demolition projects for a Natural Gas equipment company, where I worked for 8 years. I have since moved on to being self-employed in an unrelated field.
The buildings that fell on 9-11-01 appeared to me, to fall at near FREE FALL speed. Without performing any experiments or calculations, and just relying on pure, old fashioned common sense, this is not possible in a steel building .... even one that had the structure weakened by fire. If the Pancake theory is correct, it stands to reason the resistance that the falling mass would encounter as each floor collapsed, would slow down the fall, at least intermittently. I simply DO NOT believe the official report and would like to see a new independent investigation.
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.
Peter Tarlton, MID
Design Engineering
M.I.D. Masters Industrial Design Pratt
I was the Wheelock Product Manager awarded with the National Sales team the installed Port Authority World Trade Center fire life safety signal strobe contract for 70,000 UL…
Peter Tarlton, MID
M.I.D. Masters Industrial Design Pratt
Brooklyn, NY
Occupation: Design Engineering
I am an MID design graduate of Pratt Institute with 15 years of commercialized product management, engineering development and award winning patented inventions, with a broad base of manufacturing experience and academic focus, with proven results in market driven product design.
I was the Wheelock Product Manager awarded with the National Sales team the installed Port Authority World Trade Center fire life safety signal strobe contract for 70,000 UL / NFPA certified units throughout the 7 building complex. In the history of steel frame architecture and NFPA archives, no building has ever collapsed due to fire, e.g. WTC Building 7.
April W. Palencia, AIA
Architect, Aia
B Arch, Univ of Miami
It appears that there is more to the story than simply that planes made the Twin Towers fall. I would like to know why they were not better…
April W. Palencia, AIA
B Arch, Univ of Miami
Santa Barbara, CA
Occupation: Architect, Aia
My experience lies in architecture for the people - affordable housing, schools and public buildings such as community parks and libraries. In the bigger picture, architecture for the people shall be designed and built free of the use of fossil fuels, so that we can get off of our foreign oil dependence and cease senseless wars such as this.
It appears that there is more to the story than simply that planes made the Twin Towers fall. I would like to know why they were not better protected by national security and why were they brought down.
Thomas Utschig, PhD, MBA
Phd Materials Science
Darmstadt University of Technology
Thomas Utschig, PhD, MBA
Darmstadt University of Technology
Frankfurt Am Main, Germany
Occupation: Phd Materials Science
Petition Signatories
Laurence M. Topliffe
Fairfield, IA
Occupation: Communication
Education: BA Speech Communication
Laurence M. Topliffe
BA Speech Communication
Fairfield, IA
Occupation: Communication
Donald G. Coutts
Musselburgh, East Lothian, United Kingdom
Occupation: Av Tech/Guitar Tech
Donald G. Coutts
Musselburgh, East Lothian, United Kingdom
Occupation: Av Tech/Guitar Tech
Douglas J. Devorak, BA
Shakopee, MN
Occupation: Marketing
Education: BA Marketing
Douglas J. Devorak, BA
BA Marketing
Shakopee, MN
Occupation: Marketing
Douglas J Devorak was born June 19, 1957 in Madison MN. Douglas is the youngest of six children and grew up on a dairy farm where he learned to love the land ,and respect the delicate balance of nature. In 1983 he graduated from the University of Minnesota with a degree in Marketing. Doug has worked in several sales positions an has done sales consulting for the last ten years. He and his wife live on a hobby farm near Shakopee, MN.
I watched the Towers fall on September 11th and I knew something wasn't right from the start. I had worked for a Architectural/Engineering firm while attending the University of Minnesota. I tried to find all the information I could, and talk to people who I thought would question what happened. In the early days of 2001-2002, it was hard going to find people who would listen. I didn't give up, and as new material surfaced I used it to show people. Needless to say I have converted a lot of folks.
Linda Blanken
Concordia, KS
Occupation: Radio Marketing
Linda Blanken
Concordia, KS
Occupation: Radio Marketing
John S. Musson
Jupiter, FL
Occupation: Advertising
Education: Degreed
John S. Musson
Degreed
Jupiter, FL
Occupation: Advertising
James Dunne, BBA
Brooklyn, NY
Occupation: Real Estate Broker
Education: B.A. Finance, Baruch College, NYC
James Dunne, BBA
B.A. Finance, Baruch College, NYC
Brooklyn, NY
Occupation: Real Estate Broker
John C. Dreiling
Parker, CO
Occupation: Oil Exploration
Education: B.A, Finance Univ. of Colo.
John C. Dreiling
B.A, Finance Univ. of Colo.
Parker, CO
Occupation: Oil Exploration
Although I ended with an business degree, I took all the core engineering courses while in college. I actually had more engineering credits than business, so I know engineering. I worked in the drilling business and learned much about steel structures such as derrick and their potential causes of collapse.
The data is overwhelming that a controlled demolition occurred. The lack of resistance from the lower intact structure as the building fell, the explosions and molten steel that are not explained, the evidence of prior knowledge, all point to controlled demolition. The only question would be one of motive, but after also experiencing the lies that got the U.S.A. into the Iraq war, it seems obvious that military presence in the Middle East by whatever means necessary was imperative for the Bush Administration
Helmut Rogasch
Castaic, CA
Occupation: Security
Helmut Rogasch
Castaic, CA
Occupation: Security
Sue Townsend, CEO
San Antonio, TX
Occupation: Business
Education: BA
Sue Townsend, CEO
BA
San Antonio, TX
Occupation: Business
I demand a new non-government directed investigation on the 9/11 attacks.
I demand a new non-government directed investigation on the 9/11 attacks.
Klaus E. Kastberg
North Tamborine, QLD, Australia
Klaus E. Kastberg
North Tamborine, QLD, Australia
Mark A. Muro, BA
Anchorage, AK
Occupation: Literature And Art
Mark A. Muro, BA
Anchorage, AK
Occupation: Literature And Art
N. Wayne Gowdy, Rev
Danbury, CT
Occupation: Faith
N. Wayne Gowdy, Rev
Danbury, CT
Occupation: Faith
Ted Voth Jr
Madison, WI
Occupation: Linguistics
Education: BA Linguistics, UW Madison
Ted Voth Jr
BA Linguistics, UW Madison
Madison, WI
Occupation: Linguistics
Dale M. Nelson, Truth Seeker
San Jose, CA
Occupation: Marketing & Design
Education: BA Business-Marketing Seattle Univ.
Dale M. Nelson, Truth Seeker
BA Business-Marketing Seattle Univ.
San Jose, CA
Occupation: Marketing & Design
I've held a number of positions related to graphic design and marketing, including work supporting A/E professionals.
The authors are stating the obvious, the unthinkable. Controlled demolition of three occupied high rise steel-frame office buildings. The pain of acknowledging this is almost too much to bear. Those who perpetrated and profited from this horrific crime should be removed from power, forever.
Tom Bartlett
Sacramento, CA
Occupation: Electronics Techician
Tom Bartlett
Sacramento, CA
Occupation: Electronics Techician
I work as a electronics tech. In the past, I repaired television, video and audio home entertainment products. Now I work mainly on domestic and commercial microwave ovens.
The more I learn and watch and read, it just makes my head spin. At 1st to think MY government of the country I love would do this. Then I am just mind boggelled to the depth this may go and to who is involved.
Aaron Douthitt
Houston, TX
Aaron Douthitt
Houston, TX
Thomas E. Nicolle
Moses Lake, WA
Occupation: Carpenter
Thomas E. Nicolle
Moses Lake, WA
Occupation: Carpenter
Selim Saab, MBA
Paradise Valley, AZ
Occupation: Finance & Marketing
Education: MBA
Selim Saab, MBA
MBA
Paradise Valley, AZ
Occupation: Finance & Marketing
There are enough unanswered questions concerning 9/11 that warrant a full congressional investigation in a country that promotes freedom in the world.
Sherilyn A. Herron, BS
Nanticoke, PA
Occupation: Education
Education: BS Education
Sherilyn A. Herron, BS
BS Education
Nanticoke, PA
Occupation: Education
Dan Reale
Hartford, CT
Occupation: Landscaper
Dan Reale
Hartford, CT
Occupation: Landscaper
Eric Gritton, Student
Watsonville, CA
Occupation: Music, Politics
Education: student
Eric Gritton, Student
student
Watsonville, CA
Occupation: Music, Politics
Colin T. Cook, Student
Lancaster, PA
Occupation: Law
Education: student
Colin T. Cook, Student
student
Lancaster, PA
Occupation: Law
Gary C. Lopez
Saint Petersburg, FL
Gary C. Lopez
Saint Petersburg, FL
Graduated Architect design and construction from state ran vocation school in 1991. Worked as a Land Surveyor for 2 years before taking up other non related interests!
Robert C. Schaffer
Freeland, WA
Occupation: Insurance Inspector
Robert C. Schaffer
Freeland, WA
Occupation: Insurance Inspector
I am a 62 year-old citizen who is currently an insurance inspector, and I am one who loves my country dearly. However, I do not like what I see going on with the current administration. The lust for power over everyone in this country, and the world, has got to be stopped. It isn't necessarily OUR president, but people who are behind the scenes (international bankers who control the FED) who need to be corralled and taken OUT of the picture. When does anyone start talking about those who schemed to take over our money supply in 1913?????? WHEN??
am a citizen who, without any doubt in my mind, believes that the very top leaders of our government designed the 9/11 attack on the World Trade Towers for the purpose of getting the Patriot Act pushed through Congress, when the members of Congress did not even have a copy to read before voting for this insane piece of legislation. This act of terror was, I believe, intended to install absolute FEAR in the minds of the American people so they would believe that their Government HAD to pass these new laws in order to protect us from any further such attacks. I will be willing to whatever I can to help disseminate the truth of this despicable and unforgivable act on this country, and I want to see those involved in this conspiracy brought to justice. If determined to be treason, then death should be their sentence. Nothing less will be considered satisfactory if that be the case.
Sharon Johnston
Ghent, WV
Occupation: Accounting
Education: certificate in accounting
Sharon Johnston
certificate in accounting
Ghent, WV
Occupation: Accounting
Nicole M. Anderson
Encinitas, CA
Occupation: Real Estate
Nicole M. Anderson
Encinitas, CA
Occupation: Real Estate
Trisha Johnson, Student
Albany, NY
Occupation: Student And Pca
Education: student
Trisha Johnson, Student
student
Albany, NY
Occupation: Student And Pca
Chris W. Sousounis
Murrieta, CA
Chris W. Sousounis
Murrieta, CA
Just a concerned citizen of the United State!! Financial Services professional.
The country deserves the truth!! When will the American people wake up and take back our country back from the corrupt political machine controlled by big money?
Arlene W. Schaefer
Tempe, AZ
Occupation: No Degrees
Arlene W. Schaefer
Tempe, AZ
Occupation: No Degrees
I am very interested in truth: so many comments have been made by persons and groups that I do not respect regarding the 9/11 incidents. The truth must be available someplace.
The pictures I have seen have caused my curiosity to elevate.. I would like more information regarding the 9/11 incidents and what the future impact will be on America and me as an individual.
Kevin Cease
Sherman Oaks, CA
Occupation: Director
Kevin Cease
Sherman Oaks, CA
Occupation: Director
David A. Lucas
Douglasville, GA
Occupation: Remodeling
David A. Lucas
Douglasville, GA
Occupation: Remodeling
David A. Grimes, BSEET
Yardville, NJ
Education: BSEET
David A. Grimes, BSEET
BSEET
Yardville, NJ
Systems Engineer with 20+ years of experience in military avionics/ aviation design/ development and test.
Like many other people I was traumatized by the events of 9/11. I remember watching the WTC 1, 2, and WTC 7 building collapses on TV as they occurred and thinking life as we know it is over. This website revealed numerous key points I was not aware of. WTC 7 was CLEARLY a Controlled Demolition, and it's likely that WTC 1, 2 were also. The evidence is overwhelming that the government is lying.
David B. Summerly
Lenexa, KS
Occupation: Pest Control
David B. Summerly
Lenexa, KS
Occupation: Pest Control
At first I laughed at anyone who would suggest anything other than the official story happened on 9/11. The more I research each year, the more I see that the official story is a joke and is the most ridiculous Conspiracy Theory I've ever heard.