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.
James E. Carruthers, Architect
B Arch
Since I first saw footage (in 2001) of the building 7 collapse I have believed it to be a controlled demolition. I have personally witness a building demolition…
James E. Carruthers, Architect
B Arch
Richardson, TX
Graduated Texas Tech University 1978 - - Registered in the State of Texas 1983 - - Have held additional registrations (active and inactive) in: - - Oklahoma, Tennessee, New Mexico, Arizona ,Missouri, Nevada, and Indiana, - - Practice has included residential and commercial including office building and most recently medial facilities.
Since I first saw footage (in 2001) of the building 7 collapse I have believed it to be a controlled demolition. I have personally witness a building demolition and believed what I saw was the same thing. It is hard to fathom a conspiracy of this magnitude but as hard as that is, we must not turn a blind eye to the evidence presented on that day and on this website that suggest further investigation is necessary to get to the truth. I do not enter lightly into placing my professional credentials along side those others listed here demanding full access and disclosure from our government and any other governments or agencies, associations or enterprises outside of government associated with the most horrific event in the history of our country. We owe the truth to all those who have suffered loss and to all future generations.
Matthias Kahle, Student
Mechanical Engineering, THM
There is a lot of compelling evidence in the fields of engineering and aviation to the fact that the official story of 9/11 is not true. Especially the…
Matthias Kahle, Student
Mechanical Engineering, THM
GieÜen, Deutschland, Germany
Works in the field of passive crash-safety (simulating car crashes with LS-Dyna) since 2014. Final thesis in aircraft piston engine construction and calculation. Two years experience in line maintenance on engines for ultralight sport aircraft. Has done several internships with aircraft manufacturers and maintenance providers for aircraft engines. Private pilot license (PPL-A national) for SEP since September, 2013 and ultralight sport pilot license since August, 2012. Served in the military in 2007/2008
There is a lot of compelling evidence in the fields of engineering and aviation to the fact that the official story of 9/11 is not true. Especially the collapse of WTC 7 in total free fall for 100 ft clearly shows that the building was not an isolated system: Energy (in the form of explosives/incendiaries) must have been added to hinder the supporting structure below from resisting the structure above). This can not happen due to a local failure in a steel structure. Once one of the many evidences gets you started it is impossible for people with some sense for righteousness to remain passive. The petition from ae911truth is a very good opportunity to speak up.
Richard S. Minert, AIA
Architect
Bachelor of Architecture, University of Oregon, 1979
It seems clear from the evidence that the 'official' version contains significantly erroneous information. The fuel load from the jets plus the fuel load from the building interiors…
Richard S. Minert, AIA
Bachelor of Architecture, University of Oregon, 1979
Los Gatos, CA
Occupation: Architect
AIA member. Studied at Boston Architectural Center and University of Oregon. Employed by Huygens &Tappe, Architects, 1974 - 1976, W.E. Group Architects, Eugene, OR, 1976 - 1981, Ehelich Rominger Architects, Los Alros, CA, 1981 - 1986, K+CZL Architects 1987. Started my practice, Minert Architects, 1988. Project types include residential, health care, projects of many types for the life sciences and high technology industries, commercial and corporate offices, and public work.
It seems clear from the evidence that the 'official' version contains significantly erroneous information. The fuel load from the jets plus the fuel load from the building interiors was insufficient to result in melting of high strength structural steel. The building we impacted and damaged asymmetrically. The symmetrical collapse of both towers is improbable at the very least. Likewise, there is also no probable scenario for Building 7, given all evidence. The presence of chemical compounds indicating the presence of explosive materials used in demolition remains an unexplainable fact.
Aaron C. Brown, M. Acctg, B. Mktg
Marketing And Masters Accounting
M. Acctg, B. Mktg, USD (San Diego)
The moment I saw the towers, the concept of the top 15 stories atomizing another 95 made no rational sense to me.
Aaron C. Brown, M. Acctg, B. Mktg
M. Acctg, B. Mktg, USD (San Diego)
Claremont, CA
Occupation: Marketing And Masters Accounting
I attend the university of San Diego and will have my bachelors in both accounting and marketing by 2010, and my masters in winter 2010.
The moment I saw the towers, the concept of the top 15 stories atomizing another 95 made no rational sense to me.
Michael R. Somin, FAIA
Architect, Faia, Ncarb
University of Illinois
On 9/11 I was scheduled to attend a meeting at the Pentagon regarding a project I was doing for the Navy. I know we were not told the…
Michael R. Somin, FAIA
University of Illinois
San Diego, CA
Occupation: Architect, Faia, Ncarb
Deceased. I have a Bachelors of Architecture from The University of Illinois, 1962. I was licensed in Illinois, and have been licensed in California since 1973. I'm a laboratory design consultant, and have built and consulted on 300 science and research labs worldwide.
On 9/11 I was scheduled to attend a meeting at the Pentagon regarding a project I was doing for the Navy. I know we were not told the truth about what happened there or in New York. Highrise buildings do not collapse from fire, and the WTC buildings were designed to withstand being hit by airplanes. We clearly need an unbiased investigation into these events.
Michael Connor
Retired
BS Mechanical Engineering, University of Maine Orono, 1981
The video of Building 7 collapse definitely appears to be controlled demolition.
Michael Connor
BS Mechanical Engineering, University of Maine Orono, 1981
Box Elder, SD
Occupation: Retired
I have a BS in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Maine at Orono, 1981. I have worked in machine tool design and factory automation.
The video of Building 7 collapse definitely appears to be controlled demolition.
Arnaud Riou, Engineer
BA Mechanical Engineering
I have some experience on building and maintaining a steel structure because I worked on the viaduct of Millau for over three years. After viewing documentaries on internet…
Arnaud Riou, Engineer
BA Mechanical Engineering
Gaillac-d'Aveyron, Occitanie, France
I graduated in 2000 from Florida Tech. My diploma is a bachelor of science in mechanical engineering. I work in Ohio until 2002 in the automotive industry. Then I worked in Czech Republic and ended up working on the Viaduct of Millau as a maintenance manager.
I have some experience on building and maintaining a steel structure because I worked on the viaduct of Millau for over three years. After viewing documentaries on internet and comparing the official version with facts, I started having doubts. I don't know much about material behaviors due to explosions and fire, but it is no big deal to understand what is true. A building with steel frame does not fall down because of fire. A building does not fall straight unless it is due to demolition, and does not fall at that speed. And where are the pancakes. How metal melted, and concrete turned to dust? And here are only few doubts I have on how the buildings fell. So many questions, so few true official answers.
Christopher Backus, Senior Engineer
B.S. Mechanical Engineering, MSOE
I have looked at the evidence and looked at the official story and find that the official story could not scientifically describe the collapses of three steel framed…
Christopher Backus, Senior Engineer
B.S. Mechanical Engineering, MSOE
Bothell, WA
Product design engineering for Rough Terrain Forklifts, Aerial Work Platforms, Skid Steer Loaders and Heavy duty fuel cell buses. Received undergraduate degree from Milwaukee School of Engineering in 1997.
I have looked at the evidence and looked at the official story and find that the official story could not scientifically describe the collapses of three steel framed skyscrapers on 9/11. The very fact of the rapidity of the collapse in relation to conservation of energy and momentum defies all known physics. In addition the NIST report in relation to collapse initiation is faulty and opposes the known material properties of structural grade steel and the associated heat transfer processes.
Gary A. Davis, Civil Engineer
BS Engineering, University of Georgia
There appear to be many inconsistencies in the official conclusions about this incident. The truth should be thoroughly investigated.
Gary A. Davis, Civil Engineer
BS Engineering, University of Georgia
Fayetteville, AR
Civil/environmental engineer since 1983. Have worked as project engineer for the construction of heavy concrete structures: primarily bridges and large waterfront facilities.
There appear to be many inconsistencies in the official conclusions about this incident. The truth should be thoroughly investigated.
James N. Busby, PE
BSME Mechanical Engineering
Jet fuel does not burn hot enough to melt structural steel. The collapse is obviously a controlled demotion.
James N. Busby, PE
BSME Mechanical Engineering
Brandon, MS
Consulting Engineering practice in Jackson, Mississippi from 1965 until 1997. Served private. government and military clients on all types of projects,
Jet fuel does not burn hot enough to melt structural steel. The collapse is obviously a controlled demotion.
Steven Lawrey, AIA
Building Science Engineer
B.Arch., Architecture, Temple University, 1982
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…
Steven Lawrey, AIA
B.Arch., Architecture, Temple University, 1982
Harleysville, PA
Occupation: Building Science Engineer
Building envelope materials specialist, Greater Philadelphia area; Architect degree from Temple University; licensed in two States; AIA member
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.
Petition Signatories
Michael A. Martinez, Student
Newark, CA
Occupation: College Student
Education: student
Michael A. Martinez, Student
student
Newark, CA
Occupation: College Student
I'm just a College student who feels very strongly about this. I want the truth just like everyone else, because the people deserve it.
Nothing in the official story makes sense and every bit of evidence around leads me to only one conclusion, That WTC collapses were controlled demolitions. I'd like to trust our Government, but the families who were effected by this tragedy deserve a REAL explanation by our Government for what happened, and WHO did this to the 3,000+ people who died.
Ebonee A. Gibson
Alexandria, VA
Occupation: Military
Education: student
Ebonee A. Gibson
student
Alexandria, VA
Occupation: Military
I am in the Army and remember being in the dining facility on Fort Stewart, GA and remember seeing only one building hit by a plane. By the time I got to work another plane struck the second Tower, but I remember hearing that the buildings would be able to withstand such an impact. Shortly thereafter the Towers came crumbling down. My life as a soldier was never the same again.
I believe all three World Trade towers were brought down using a mix of explosives and thermite.
Robin L. Craig
Newport, OR
Robin L. Craig
Newport, OR
Occupy member, mother of teens, small business owner.
I believe the towers falling were the result of demolition due to the free fall theory, videos, and witnesses.
Hannah Davis
Swanton, MD
Occupation: Nursing Student
Education: student
Hannah Davis
student
Swanton, MD
Occupation: Nursing Student
How can a commercial aluminum plane could go through a steel structure?. How can engine fuel become hot enough to implode a steel structure? Post attacks passports and identification were found as evidence that led us to the attackers. How did these items survive?
John C. Tarter
Bloomington, IL
Occupation: Computer Lab Manager
John C. Tarter
Bloomington, IL
Occupation: Computer Lab Manager
I previously worked as a lab manager in a university computer lab for nearly 30 years.
Since 9/11/01, I've always wondered at the inconsistencies of the explanations for things like the molten metal, the fires that went on for weeks, the small hole firstly made in the Pentagon hit, and mostly the lack of credible response by officials when presented with inconsistencies within the official story.
Linda S. Mcney
North Myrtle Beach, SC
Occupation: Real Estate Broker
Education: degreed & licensed
Linda S. Mcney
degreed & licensed
North Myrtle Beach, SC
Occupation: Real Estate Broker
James Lane
West Linn, OR
Occupation: Concerned Citizen
James Lane
West Linn, OR
Occupation: Concerned Citizen
I am the managing director of The Portland Ballet, a non-profit ballet academy in Portland, Oregon. I danced professionally from 1976 to 1985, then went back to school and took a job as a program manager in a telecommunications company. In 1999, my wife and I created The Portland Ballet.
The collapse of building 7 convinced me that the all 3 building were destroyed by controlled demolition.
Richard Tyssen
Cobourg, ON, Canada
Occupation: Retired
Education: Degreed
Richard Tyssen
Degreed
Cobourg, ON, Canada
Occupation: Retired
Retired residential project manager and policy analyst. Masters degree in environmental studies.
The evidence supports an independent investigation to find out what really happened.
Nathan C. Barge, MA
Harrisonburg, VA
Occupation: Mediator
Education: MA Conflict Transformation
Nathan C. Barge, MA
MA Conflict Transformation
Harrisonburg, VA
Occupation: Mediator
I am a restorative justice practitioner. I help mediate conflicts that involve wrong doing. I help offenders and victims of wrongdoing work out plans to take responsibility for the wrongdoing and make things better. I help trauma victims look for ways to stop cycles of violence through education and building community resilience.
The Truth shall set you free! Scientific evidence shows that all three Towers where brought down through controlled demolition. This needs to be fully investigated so that the truth can be confirmed.
Jiseon Ihn
West Linn, OR
Occupation: Social Work
Education: Degreed
Jiseon Ihn
Degreed
West Linn, OR
Occupation: Social Work
Francis Mancini
Glen Cove, NY
Occupation: Arts
Education: Degreed
Francis Mancini
Degreed
Glen Cove, NY
Occupation: Arts
I am a concerned U.S.A. Citizen that wants to know the truth. I have known from the beginning that this was not what we were told that it was. A Democracy cannot exist without the truth.
There is no way that even an uneducated civilian can believe that the three WTC buildings fell the way that the NIST has reported. We MUST know the truth.
Steven Wand
Sandy, UT
Occupation: Professional Painter
Steven Wand
Sandy, UT
Occupation: Professional Painter
I am a concerned citizen of these United States who has been studying the evidence, for many years, that clearly suggests 9/11 could only have taken place with the cooperation of very high ranking US government officials.
The evidence is overwhelming that the destruction of the 3 WTC buildings was the result of premeditated, professionally executed use of very sophisticated demolitions. The use of hijacked aircraft was but a smokescreen to hide a greater nefarious plan to create world panic, involvement in war and so many other reasons, we the public have the right to know about.
Ross E. Rossiter
Bristol, Somerset, United Kingdom
Occupation: Occupational Therapist
Education: Degreed
Ross E. Rossiter
Degreed
Bristol, Somerset, United Kingdom
Occupation: Occupational Therapist
I am a published author and full time occupational therapist who lives in Bristol UK.
The outcome of the the 9/11 commission is by no means conclusive. Americans aren't stupid but a nationalist zeal can lead any population to bury its head in the sand rather than face uncomfortable truths. Surely so many accredited engineers and architects reaching the same kind of conclusion with just the circumstantial evidence is reason enough to hold an independent investigation.
Samantha Larkin
Billerica, MA
Occupation: Automotive
Education: student
Samantha Larkin
student
Billerica, MA
Occupation: Automotive
I was an automotive technician for ten years. Now I am a student studying to become a radiology technician.
The evidence on this page is extremely eye opening. I never really bought into the 9/11 theories before, but now it seems to be unquestionable.
Leroy Cunningham
Waitsburg, WA
Occupation: Carpenter
Leroy Cunningham
Waitsburg, WA
Occupation: Carpenter
Former city councilman for the city of Waitsburg, WA community activist.
I have been aware of the dark-side of this indecent for a number of years. There were too many coincidences, no video, the pentagon crash, Marvin Bush's involvement etc... I am a military vet and citizen who does not trust a government who would kill its own for future profits and power.
Frank R. Light
Brevard, NC
Occupation: Retired
Education: BS Business
Frank R. Light
BS Business
Brevard, NC
Occupation: Retired
I graduated from Appalachian State University with honors. I then worked for DuPont for nearly twenty five years before hanging it up in 2002 when our plant in Brevard, NC was shut down.
Although my degree is in Business I took a year of Physics in college. I understand physical laws like the ones pertaining to thermodynamics. I know those laws cannot be broken, and were not broken on 9/11 just because the government of the United States say they were broken with their explanations of how the towers were brought down by jet airliners.
Susan Berel
Destin, FL
Occupation: CPA
Education: BS Accounting
Susan Berel
BS Accounting
Destin, FL
Occupation: CPA
Over 20 years of public accounting experience.
It makes complete sense to me that a building, Building 7, could not fall in free fall fashion straight down from office fires.
Curt L. Couch
Gainesville, GA
Occupation: Machinist
Curt L. Couch
Gainesville, GA
Occupation: Machinist
Business owner of precision a machine shop specializing in armament components ranging from firing pins to suppressor components, as well as flash hiders and muzzle brakes. In addition to machining specialized close tolerance components we design and build vacuum nozzles for SMT components employing many different types of metals and alloys.
When looking at the facts and evidence surrounding the days leading up to 9/11 and the days after I am convinced that a more independent and thorough investigation is not only necessary but essential in restoring our great Republic's well being. 9/11 changed this country's DNA and the only way it will ever return to greatness is for this one event to be investigated by a group such as A&E for Truth and its affiliates.
Steve Weicberger
Cream Ridge, NJ
Occupation: US Citizen
Steve Weicberger
Cream Ridge, NJ
Occupation: US Citizen
I am a lifelong American citizen that is terrified of what this country has become. I pray that the people in this country will wake up and start to demand answers from our government.
What more evidence is needed than the 9/111 truth video to re-examine the events? I never believed the official story since the day it happened! Why don't we ask Susan Lindauer?
Rex K. Thomas
Moreno Valley, CA
Occupation: A.s. In Radio-Communication Electronics,
Education: A.S., Electronics, LATTC
Rex K. Thomas
A.S., Electronics, LATTC
Moreno Valley, CA
Occupation: A.s. In Radio-Communication Electronics,
Age 73, retired in 2005 as MPE mechanic, U.S.P.S., 2005. Graduated from Morningside High in 1957, LATTC in 1971, began service at USPS in 1973.
I don't understand why ANY person couldn't plainly see controlled demolition in bringing down those buildings!
Jeffrey K. Fielder, Builder
Nashville, TN
Jeffrey K. Fielder, Builder
Nashville, TN
In my youth, I studied architecture for eight years. I am now a builder of residential room additions, and do volunteer work for local enities in my field of expertise.
In my expert analysis, it is chemically, physically, and structurally impossible for the twin towers and building seven to be completely destroyed by fire alone. Jet fuel burns at 575 degrees and office furniture burns at 550 degrees. How can high strength steel which has been certified to stand up to heat from 2000 degrees to 3000 degrees for two hours mandated by building codes, fail in an hour?? It can't. I deal with building codes every day. If steel that could have failed that easily was used, it would never have passed any codes inspections. Does the government think we are stupid?? Anyone who knew about this before it happened and were in anyway connected with it are guilty of mass murder and crimes against humanity.
Kevin M. Koonce
Draper, UT
Occupation: I Teach Hang Gliding
Kevin M. Koonce
Draper, UT
Occupation: I Teach Hang Gliding
I have no engineering degree.
Through many hundreds of hours of watching videos on youtube, feel extremely compelled that: -Somehow thermite was used to bring the towers down in a controlled demolition. -this the Pearl Harbor like event that the Project for a New American Century neocons needed to push us into the Middle East -the war in Afghanistan is to secure an oil pipeline to the Caspian Sea -the war in Iraq was for control of the oil, and to establish another base in the Middle East why- -are there so many witness reports of secondary explosions? -have I seen thermal satellite photos of large heated areas under all 3 Towers that went on for a long time after the collapse? -did WTC7 go down when it wasn't hit by a plane (and have a pool of molten metal underneath it?) -did you not want us to know about Able Danger? -did you allow the president and vice president to testify in secret, and not under oath?
Heidi Rodgers
Tigard, OR
Heidi Rodgers
Tigard, OR
Ron Layton
Vancouver, WA
Ron Layton
Vancouver, WA
William L. Mitchell
Kewanee, IL
Occupation: Youth Pastor
Education: student
William L. Mitchell
student
Kewanee, IL
Occupation: Youth Pastor
I'm not an architect or an engineer, nor do I possess a higher learning degree of any kind. However, I believe that with the evidence provided by ae911truth.org, compared with the official story from the media, the NIST report, and the 9/11 Commissioned Report, one can competently play the part of juror in this case.
Based on the evidence provided by ae911truth.org, coupled with my personal, albeit uneducated perspective, it is my opinion that the three buildings that collapsed on September 11, 2001 were the result of planned demolitions and not exclusively to the plane crashes or the structural fires that ensued.
Paul M. Tiderman, BSCE
Stewartstown, PA
Education: BSCE, Morgan State University
Paul M. Tiderman, BSCE
BSCE, Morgan State University
Stewartstown, PA
I am 53 years old. I graduated with a BSCE in 1997. I have worked in construction all of my life. I am familiar with steel and concrete construction.
I have no confidence in the official story. I believe all 3 WTC buildings were brought down by controlled demolition explosions.
Brittany L. Donath
Eht, NJ
Occupation: Student
Education: student
Brittany L. Donath
student
Eht, NJ
Occupation: Student
I don't have any technical education or experience. I'm just a normal person who doesn't believe what the news or official reports say is true of that day. I would like to know what really happened.
All three buildings fell perfectly into themselves. I have no experience in explosives or no knowledge of how hot metal has to be for a building to collapse, but in my eyes it didn't look right. I saw what looked like explosions coming from many different floors in many different videos before the buildings collapsed. I also watched a video from the people who built the WTC that said the material used to build the WTC was heat resistant and it shouldn't have melted or collapsed. I just don't believe the official story and I would like to know the real truth about what happened and how so many people died that day.
David Potter
Portland, OR
David Potter
Portland, OR
Bonnie Bray
Portland, OR
Bonnie Bray
Portland, OR
Richard Boak
Portland, OR
Richard Boak
Portland, OR
Allen Russell
Vancouver, WA
Allen Russell
Vancouver, WA
Michael Kunc
Portland, OR
Michael Kunc
Portland, OR
Kimberly Bolin
Imperial, MO
Occupation: Psychology
Education: B.S. Liberal Studies UMSL
Kimberly Bolin
B.S. Liberal Studies UMSL
Imperial, MO
Occupation: Psychology
My degree is in biology and psychology. I've taken additional courses to get into medical school.
After taking two courses in physics, it became obvious to me that something else helped these towers collapse. Unless the laws of physics were somehow suspended in New York City that day, it is physically impossible for the towers to fall at near free fall speed with out the support columns being removed from beneath. Considering that everything was vaporized to ashes and that huge steel beams were thrown outward, controlled demolition is the best explanation for the facts.