WTC had to be dismantled by 2007 and implosions were ruled out
Mark Graffis
given orders that the towers be dismantled by 2007 due to galvanic corrosion:
ALUMINUM + STEEL = Electro-mechanical failure
http://redlineav.com/tsg.deposition.contd.2.html
The building was bid at $750,M, and cost$1.2B to build. It was worth
about $4. to $5.B at its peak., but, would have cost nearly $15.B to
un-build it in 2010 dollars, or as it neared its 1/2 'safe' life.
Obviously, it was Imploded, because there was never going to be a
'break-even' point for either, the current, or future owners.
I.) Why The World Trade Towers-
"Must come down!"
A BRIEF TECHNICAL SUMMARY, WHY:
The structural integrity of the massive World Trade Center Towers was
contingent upon the combined -value of *both* the internal, perimeter STEEL
columns and the adjoining ALUMINIUM Fascia panels.
Over the years, the process known as 'galvanic corrosion' had structurally
degraded these buildings beyond repair. Supporting statements to this effect
had been compiled, and were presented by the engineers to the building owners
during the time-frame that I have described. Subsequently, both Mayor
Giuiliani's Office, and the New York Port Authority, had allegedly received an
order for the buildings to be completely dismantled, by 2007."
Through the continual effects of wind-sheer and [flex-fatigue] this
process had eroded the bolt-holds at roughly floors #7 through #25, that
fulcrum-point where the lateral pressures were inherently sustained.
Photographs, taken after the disaster, reveal that it was only those lowest
exterior column sectional groupings which do not appear to have shown severe
de-coupling of the joinery, therein. This is evidenced by the bright 'shiny,'
cage-like forms that served to contain the bulk of the physical contents among
a burning rubble.
Physical evidence verifies that incendiary 'explosive' material(s), such
as 'thermate,' had come into contact with numerous STEEL structural members
throughout the entire structures. This has now been verified by independent
research scientists from actual samples that had been collected from the site.
Witnessed by their locations within the burning pyre, these supporting columns
had fallen from the upper-most portions of the two building core-sections.
A description of my assessment, those of a non-engineer, concerning the
chronic construction "flaw(s)" in the World Trade Towers, follows at the end
of this document, in section IV. I strongly encourage readers to
cross-reference these issues, as recorded in countless independent and
government source documents pertaining to the stress -dynamics, and galvanic
properties inherent in aluminium alloys.[*see addenda] Furthermore, I was a
witness to numerous, "highly suspicious" activities that took place at WTC,
building #7, shortly after the structure was erected, and thus concurrent to
the events that I have described.
II.) T. S. Gordon's Insider Knowledge
ESTABLISHING EVENTS:
In October , 1988, I moved to NY. C., seeking architectural photography
assignments from various architects. Following a brief introduction to Mr.
Barry Roth, Jr., AIA, the President of Emery-Roth & Associates, and his
partner, (cousin) Mr. Robert Sobel, AIA, I was instructed to photograph "the
World Trade Center," in the early Spring of 1989.
Supervising the WTC project at that time, was Mr. Barry Yanku, AIA, and
Richard Stob, AIA, who had instructed, and/or accompanied me throughout my
employment with the firm. I became aware of these individuals through personal
friends of Mr. Yanku, including; Gregory Vargo, of Perkins & Will, NYC., who
had befriended my former client, Simon Zalkind, of Denver. Each of whom may
serve as my material witnesses.
Widely known in the trade journals, "Ezra Stoller " and "Norman McGrath"
had thoroughly photographed the World Trade Center for a period of many years
prior. They created some of the finest known images of the towers, the most
memorable ones had circulated the world, as book covers and on posters, often
featuring the Statue of Liberty in the foreground. 'Why' these famous
photographers were released from their contracts, and I was subsequently
hired, is beyond my comprehension. Neither party has released a single WTC
photograph since!
Before I began any coverage of the site I was required to thoroughly
analyze the Original WTC plans and over 5,000 original copywritten
photographs. I had asked every available associate in the office a lot of
questions which provided me with the information I have covered here. However,
during that first week, the "librarian" at Emery's offices, (who served as the
firm's main corporate secretary and receptionist,) had refused to answer even
the simplest of my questions about the buildings. This presented my first
challenge, and triggered my concern over some of the materials, (and
particularly the physical ones) that I discovered. I was particularly
interested in why they had commissioned *three* entirely different sets of
plans for the towers? Their answers were logical, to a point. The plan-set
which is posted widely on the internet; "was created ONLY for interior
refurbishment."
Not long after the buildings were built, the WTC owners created a separate
contract to retain the architects and their "official photographer(s)," as
well as several principal engineers from the original consulting firm; "to
establish the safety of the twin towers." Each of their staff members worked
on this project on a "full-time contract basis," most of them for a period
spanning from around 1976-78, or about 10 years, prior to my arrival.
By 1989, according to Mr. Yanku; "there are about 15 participants from
ER&A, who have been continually retained for the structural research project,
from the onset." This is a huge admission, because their names, and the
positions they held therefore must be listed on numerous documents of record.
My assignment was: "To photograph Both of the Towers in their contextual
situation. Not just the buildings, but especially how they 'fit' with the
neighborhood, including 1-point perspectives of every adjacent structure."
Roth had, "been in contact with the property management personnel that this
would directly concern." This reinforces my point about potentially available
written records! I was only asked to provide my drivers license to access
these buildings, with a minor
This was an inherently ludicrous, yet highly challenging request, meaning
it was right down my alley! The project was titled "the Bridgeways Project,"
Their stated objective was; "to encircle the entire twin-structure with
scaffolding, to insure the safety of pedestrian traffic during the complete
de-commissioning of the towers."
Following a month and a half of coverage I had exhausted my interest in
the street vantage-points, so I decided to go up in the towers early one
morning, just to see which adjacent rooftops could offer the most suitable
additional vantage-points. My memory of these dates is the fact it was far too
chilly for me to access the higher rooftop views. This was either May 9th, or
June 9, 1989.
My apartment was searched about a fortnight after these events. My
girlfriend became alert to the fact that I/we were being followed for a period
of two years thereafter. Occasionally, she would ask: "Who's that guy?" - "Who
are those two guys following us?" They were *the same* two photographers,
"assigned to supervise the clean-up operation for FEMA",-Jim Chestnutt and
Kurt Sonnenfeld. (photos provided.) As my proteges in Denver will attest, they
were completely incongruous in promoting themselves as a professional
"photo-assistants" to various friends of mine at the time.
This pair did not go unnoticed by my landlord and neighbor, Frank Ponte.
Through his assurances for my safety, I soon believed it was entertaining to
be 'tailed' in this way. About two years later, I made a scheduled visit to
see my friend Haidar's Studio on Sunset, in LA. Later that week, we received a
visit from them, again offering their "professional assistant services." -This
time, I directly confronted the pair, and I said, "You two guys look
familiar." With this, Kurt said "I'll wait in the car," and he left without
looking back. Jim, (the serious one) remained calm, so I asked him outright:
"Are you an FBI agent? Why have you followed me to LA? - This startled him
noticeably and his response confirmed that he had received rigorous,
professional training. He said nothing more than,- "I believe this interview
is over." (Real photographers would have laughed at these assertions!) As soon
as he departed, I asked Haidar to let me use his car to follow them! Instead,
he physically restrained me, and said; "How about let's you live another day.
I know who they are, I can find them." But, he refused to elaborate in any
way. "Forget it," he would say, "Let it go, they aren't here to Kill you."
III.) "FBI" 'take-over' at the WTC!
Aware of the neighboring Manhattan building 'security' protocols, I was
well prepared as I entered the building, during the morning rush, at about
9:10am. However, I was singled-out from the ordinary building patrons, and
immediately escorted to a secondary check-point by the lobby guards, which
entirely caught me by surprise.
I explained my interests politely, assuming that I would be allowed free
access to the general 'public' areas, such as "Windows on the World," where,
"I was just looking forward to seeing the view." -Evidently, someone had
provided them with my photograph because I looked indistinguishable amongst
the usual patrons at that time of day. However, I was immediately told that I
was on a list of persons who were explicitly to be escorted upstairs, "to
insure that I would arrive at the engineering office in time for our meeting."
- What meeting, I thought?
The suite was listed on the Guard's ledger as: Skilling & Jackson, P.C.,
-a name I had seen somewhere in print, but I had no prior relations with. I
thought, being fully aware that Emery Roth had NOT maintained an office in the
building for many years, so clearly this was NOT a situation vaguely
pertaining to me! Two regular WTC official guards came from the nearby service
area (rear) to escort me upstairs. As we arrived at the 'skylobby,' two,
different guards accompanied me from there.
When we arrived at the door to this suite, (Tower 1, around the 86th
floor, North) there was yet another guard standing outside, and I became
highly skeptical by this point because of the temporary qualities of the sign
on their 'main' office door. They had a brand new, fake wood engraved plastic
sign, it read: "Skilling Associates, P.C." (I thought, this name doesn't
match, and this office has been here for what, over 10 years?)
"Everyone sit down and be quiet." "Who's this?"
-The Chief orator said loudly, starring at me, as the guards led me toward
the door of an isolated, (est. 14'x24') glazed conference room, immediately to
the left of the entry.
I said: "I am the official photographer from Emery Roth," and offered to
shake his hand. Unflinching, somber and businesslike, he said without drawing
a breath,- Then, you are to be included, who sent you here?
I said; "Barry Yanku- I just got a message from his secretary."
(Which was not true, but she had called me about something the day prior,
but I was not able to learn why she had called me.)
He nodded and addressed the full group, (then reading from a 4x5
file-card,) "As you know some of your associates have worked as absentee
members, and they have already confirmed their knowledge of and prior
'agreements of compliance' with the orders I have described to some of you
earlier today.
He said to everyone: "Listen carefully, nobody gets out of this!"
"Each of you were called here to sign an affidavit of non-disclosure. None
of the information from our project can find it's way into the public-eye.
Absolutely nothing that we have learned from this project can be revealed to
the public because it is potentially damaging to our client. Some of you have
enjoyed 10 years of service on this project for our client. Each of the team
leaders have recently received raises and additional benefits. { someone }
-has already received a new assignment and he will be getting a healthy raise
at his new location, which, as I've explained to each of you, must remain
undisclosed."
"I know this transition will take you by surprise, but there was no other
way to handle it. You are All terminated from this project effective
immediately! This means you need to clear your desks and surrender all of your
files by the end of the day. I will assist you in getting these papers into
the archive cabinets so we can give them to the owners for safekeeping."
"After you have signed these forms, we will have a short recess. You may
go to the Cafe, or to 'Windows' for lunch, but do not leave the buildings! "
"I want you all to know that I am sad to have to break this news. Your
fine work here will not go unnoticed. Each of you has provided an invaluable
service and we are all grateful. Do not think that this action shows any
reflection on the exceptional quality of your individual work!"
This guy's speech sounded like a military operation. Everyone could tell
he had no connection to the Port Authority Staff, yet no one in the group
recognized that I didn't technically work for their firm, and I had no
business being there!
"The 'Critical' issue with these Structures:"
Next, we were escorted to "lunch," at around 10:15am., where I was able to
visit with 4, or 5 of the lesser engineers, without oversight from the
supervising officers. I played it really cool despite my total ignorance. Each
of these men were genuinely furious about what had transpired. I said things
like,- "Shame we have to disband-band, I was looking forward to being here for
at least a few months."-"What do you suppose we've done wrong?" ...Each man
(who's identity was not known to me) in turn revealed:
"The fact is, we all know that the buildings can't stand safely for over
40 to 60 years. It's not the sub-soil, that's granite. They must have received
the completed demolition report, which we all knew to expect. It was supposed
to be finished months ago. Clearly it looks bad. Well, I'm damn sure we all
know the real implication- that the owners can't ever get their money back!
That's what we all learned today. -Thanks, _(no knowledge of person he
named)_, -screw you!"
I asked: -"Why, what do you mean, how Much too much?"
"It's $2.6 Billion just to erect the two scaffolds to surround both
buildings, that's only the beginning. They literally have to re-build them,
then un-build them, twice! -Now it's obvious, bottom-line is that the
developer will have to sell soon, or take a serious bath; ...Total?- You tell
me, $4.5 Billion, or so!" (I forgot his figures.)
-"Why now?" I asked. "They still seem really stable, -architecturally."
"They are much too big. It's come down to a piece-by-piece problem. They
simply can't be imploded, we know of no other way. Why do you think they hired
me for 10 years to find other solutions? I'm not a structural specialist, just
an architect, and a pretty damn good one at that! "
- "I thought Barry said you guys were about to find a solution."
(I could sense that was the wrong thing to say.) A definite look of
concern spread over their faces, until I said-"What's a few more flying
buttresses going to cost?" It was a lame assertion, but they certainly bought
it, as a joke, and everyone relaxed, as I said something like; "So, what about
me, should I be composing a resume for my next 'real-job' interview?"
Then someone asked, "Why are you allowed to free-lance?" He asserted:
"None of us were allowed to be holding other jobs, as long as we've held these
titles, because of the contract-stipulation that had occurred about 4 years
ago." - "Tom, Were you aware of this?"
Of course, I had to answer, "No." Which immediately indicated the end of
their interest in confiding in me. Instead, they all griped about the pathetic
lunch. "This is horrible, I can't eat here!" No one was very relaxed at any
point. The more I had learned, the more scared I was, still I played the Jr.
draftsperson, listening for more fascinating inside news. -Fat chance.
-Finally, truly pushing my luck, I prodded again, directly addressing the
most reserved engineer in the group. "-So tell me about the electrolytic
issue?"
Everyone went quiet at first. But, they all realized that we had been
sharing some deeply guarded insights. One man began a patent, evasive
narrative, clearly not about to go anywhere. But, this main guy had sensed
that I actually did know as much as each of them about the compositional, and
mechanical arrangement of these disparate metals. By then, I had effectively
blown my cover, yet their identities were unknown to me, and we ALL knew that
we had found ourselves in a similar jamb here.
He said: "If you are referring to the coring project, I don't think any of
us here had any direct involvement. That was terminated a long time ago." I
asked; Is it not feasible to simply put a sleeve in with the bad bolts, to
separate the metals?
With this, they all joined in, and I got all I needed to know.- There were
a total of about 15 floors which had received new bolts, each bolt-hold
requiring a noisy core-drilling which had caused the project to cease, because
it caused a 'ringing' that transferred the noise, vertically throughout dozens
of floors. This infuriated the tenants and thus it became an unacceptable and
impractical approach.
Suddenly, (well short of our hour,) two men came in -swat-team style- to
escort us back upstairs. Behind them they had back-ups. They were all being
"sent to their desks," (which by now didn't exist,) yet the contents of which
were completely boxed and/or removed. The Principal Officer awaited us
(actually just me) at the entry door:
"Again, son, tell me who you are?" -He asked, like he had all day to
become real friendly. "You guys walk ahead," he said, using assertive
body-language to physically indicate that he would be in a position to
restrain me right there at the door, or at any time he should choose.
I answered: "I'm T.S. Gordon their new, official photographer. I've only
been here two months. Evidently, they were tired of paying Mr. Stoller."
"Who's Stoller?, I only know of a Mr. McGrath? -Are you saying you are not
with Mr. McGrath's photography firm?"
I said; "You don't know Ezra, the world's greatest at shooting tall
buildings? Haven't you seen all the great shots up at Emery Roth? -McGrath has
shot what, 4 or 5 decent photos in 4 years!," (-I really played a jerk, as
though I were always sarcastic by nature, until. I began to feel that he might
arrest me. By the way, Norman's shot's were awesome, but I felt I had to
assert a strong, and belligerent opinion here, specifically, just to anchor
the notion that he may have had concerning my 'right' to be in attendance
here, which I did not, but I didn't care. For me, this WAS serious
'espionage!')
"Son, I asked you a question, ARE YOU, or ARE YOU NOT working with MR
McGRATH?"
(gulp!) "No Sir! I don't work for Norman McGrath, nor have I ever met the
man." -I said.
"You go by; Tom, Thomas, or T.S.?" -He asked, looking again at my Colorado
drivers license.
"T.S., or Tom," - I was only contracted to cover site-analysis, not
technically just the buildings. I didn't even need to come in here again to
complete my assignment!" - I said; "Look, I can find my way to the elevator if
you really don't want me here."
He immediately grabbed my arm, (like a trained MP,) and proceeded to
direct me back out into the corridor behind the others.
"No, funny business, man! I'm going to assume you are who you say you are.
You were called in because Everyone had to sign off on their contracts as
described in their part in this entire assignment. You say you work for
Barry__ -who?"
I responded, "Yanku," and added, "He's the one that cuts my checks, and I
give him ALL the film." (I knew Barry was a former, 'on-site' project manager,
and that he would probably be at lunch if they tried to call. Of course, I
lied about giving-up the film. [see: ASMP contract guidelines. ]
"You are not to tell anyone about your employment here, ever!" -he said,
"You do exactly what I tell you. You are not allowed to leave these premises.
Now, I'm going to have to separate you from the others, while I check your
employment status with this Mr. Yanku."
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What I had witnessed by this point was beyond belief! The entire 1/2
office-floor suite had been almost completely emptied by now. In place of the
prior cubicle walls they had demarked the entire space with a grid of masking
tape. Uniformly boxed and boldly labeled, were only those items, as he
announced to be; "of personal value to their rightful owner."
"Tom, wait here by the window. -IN FACT, all of you with outside
affiliations are to wait in a small group here, where I can keep an eye on all
of you." They (and I) were evidently 'vendors.' A couple of guys took their
seats by the North window, but I was really nervous, and I stood against the
glass with my back to the FBI. I gazed down on the un-finished looking
iron-work of building #7, which I knew had just been 'topped-out' the day
before. I began to compose a photographic mental record of the scene below, by
extending my thumbs, and shifting my imaginary perspective, as only a
large-format shooter might do.
"What are you studying?" someone quietly asked. "I still can't believe
that building is that tall and skinny." (And I really couldn't. I had toured
#7, with Photographer Bill Charles, about 10 days earlier, before it went
'high-security,' and I was quite curious about this birds-eye angle.)
He stood up, evidently angry, now, and said quite unpleasantly; "Yeah,
good old #7, the building that never should have been built!" I was very
surprised as he casually, gently bent an ear in my direction. I think he said,
(discretely,) "Does Barry even know you're here?" I whispered,- "No" and
re-scanned the view, offering him the opportunity to talk... "Are you going to
the ceremony, tomorrow at 11:00am?" ..."I'm considering, why, ...should I?"
The Chief officer, noticing our interaction through the glass, immediately
summoned us to stop talking! My instinct was that this man I was with was a
senior employee, probably the project architect, who had indicated, in this
way, a desperate desire to let me know exactly what this was all about!
" Sir, I told you to take a seat." he said, to this guy. With this, the
entire East side of the office floor, being some 20 people, went dead silent.
I knew by this he wasn't fooling around, and that the man who had approached
me was a very important partner. He separated the four or five of them by one
chair each. He made me go to the North East corner, where I had a spectacular
view of the Brooklyn Bridge, {which, by-the-way, is the only damn reason I had
come here in the first place.!}
After about 5 minutes he physically ushered me into the office where there
were at least 9, 'FBI-looking' guys, mostly wearing black suits, gathered
around the service-grade conference table, clearly not purchased for that tiny
room. (Architects, let alone engineers, would never have been dressed so
formally, or organized an office in this way, and I've never met any group
that acted so up-tight, much worse so than the Staff at NORAD.)
"Mr Gordon, I'm sorry; Mr. Thomas-Scott Gordon," (he said correcting
himself for his witnesses.) "I have called your supervisor at Emery-Roth. He
tells me that they Do acknowledge that you have been contracted to photograph
the WTC properties." (Note, he did not say "Mr Yanku's name," and, they had
not taken the time to discuss any details, so I was "off the hook" in a minor
way. Remember, I was NEVER supposed to even be here!)
"I'll repeat for your benefit what has been said to each of the other
employees. Your work here is to be terminated immediately! Each member of the
staff will be treated as an individual case. You will sign this waiver, which
says that you have agreed to comply to an oath of confidentiality concerning
your project which we discussed in the hallway." -I asked: "May I read it,
before I sign it?" "You may read it, but I can't let you have a copy." I stood
at the doorway and read it. After 15 years, I've forgotten the lesser things
that were being said between them. A couple of other guys asked me questions
too. One man, seated, had asserted a 'superior order' -sounding line. Then, I
think the prior leading official said: "Stand-down, Sir, I will handle him."
'The General '(I'll assume that's what he was) chuckled in response to this
subordinate, Sergeant's retort. Finally, the General was the one that actually
dismissed me, and he even said "good luck with your photography," which made
me think he was 'playing an Executive architect,' and I returned the gesture
with a warm,- "Thank You, sir!"
Finally, the Sergeant guy said; "You will be escorted from the premises to
assure us that you do not talk to any of the other participants on the way
out. And, Mr. Thomas-Scott Gordon; You are not to contact the staff here, -not
ever again!" He led me to the door where an armed, plain-clothes guard was
waiting outside, plus a standard WTC guard. (I think they were also mixed-up
by now.) At the sky-deck, there were more guards (I hadn't previously seen
them) monitoring the freight elevators. The same pair escorted me down to the
concierge check-point, where I was identified to the building guards before
being taken by the plain-clothes guy all the way past #6, to the street. -But,
why?
Within a few days I called Ezra Stoller, in White Plains. Speaking freely
about WTC, he innocently revealed that he - "Wasn't allowed to shoot any more
pictures of it." That was a very funny thing to hear him say, because no one
ever "doesn't allow" a celebrity photographer to get a better shot! I knew he
would hear about this, but I didn't explain what had happened to me, only that
it was very exciting for me to get to follow in his shoes. I thanked him for
the friendly phone visit, and promised to "send him one of my prints, should I
ever get any really great shots of the WTC."
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IV.) Post-mortem; -Follow the Money-:
Minoru Yamasaki was working for the Saudi's when he took on this project.
After its completion, in 1973, "he returned to Saudi Arabia to consult on
other projects," there, he was accredited to "the Saudi Financial Center,"
evidently just before he died of cancer in 1986. Minoru befriended Richard
Roth Sr., while working for 'Brown & Root,' Chicago. Roth was noted for his
contribution on the "Columbia Exposition," and the two shared many stylistic
attitudes. Richard Roth Jr. was in charge of his dad's firm when he retired.
Their clients included: Carnegie Mellon, Stephen Roth, and Jeffrey Levine,
Simkin Master's Interests, Alliance Savings & Loan, Avatar Holdings, URA, and
DMT, when their focus moved off-shore, to lesser publicized (US) projects in
India, and China.
Before the building was sold to Silverstein, (Westfield America,) Stephen
Roth, (who I think runs the "ADL" with Vernado Realty,) worked to take the bid
as high as possible, offering $750.M more than the next lower bidder. Did he
even have the money? Two months before the official auction, he withdrew the
ridiculous bid. Could this have been a mistake, or just a 'foil' to make
Silverstein's bid look legitimate? Interestingly enough, ADL's global presence
was established through a massive re-capitalization in 1991. Researchers have
noted that this occurred simultaneous to an unexpected rise in 'neo-Nazism'
propagated in Germany, and attributed to "CIA instigators," under George Bush
Sr's control.
Another key Houston player, through this period was Charles Hurwitz, owner
of MAXXAM who allegedly used junk bonds to buy Kaiser Aluminum International,
an office that received the first-hit. Kaiser's liabilities for their
'asbestos' cases were dropped after the WTC was deemed to have been destroyed
by terrorists. Hurwitz was responsible for the demise of United Savings
Association of Texas, (vis-a-vie, Michael Milken,) during this same year. We
must also look closely at the Bush connections to Alliance Savings and Loan.
Lastly, I believe that both George Nethercutt (Senate Appropriations) and
Andrew Lundquist, (Cheney Energy Director) had my same level of knowledge
before the attacks.
Between 1989 through 1993, the downtown Manhattan real estate market was
in decline, offering suspicion that the WTC owners may have accommodated the
first bombing, courtesy of either the CIA, or the FBI. Both, The World
Financial Complex, and Battery Park Improvements Project had attracted the
WTC's biggest tenants, diminishing its lease viability. By 1996, the internet
had decentralized the financial industry, further eroding the profitability of
this property. Each event significantly factors into this timeline, but I
remain focused on the underlying motives:
The building was bid at $750,M, and cost$1.2B to build. It was worth
about $4. to $5.B at its peak., but, would have cost nearly $15.B to un-build
it in 2010 dollars, or as it neared its 1/2 'safe' life. Obviously, it was
Imploded, because there was never going to be a 'break-even' point for either,
the current, or future owners.
Recently I learned from Tommy Malley, who claims his family are involved
in New York City construction, and his testimony sounded very possession of
pre-bid information pertaining to the Towers. Mr. Malley encouraged me to
revise my figures, which brings forth a startling, and potentially critical
new discovery, which I will quote:
"The owners were fully aware of the problem and had been given the
ultimatum that they could not 'implode' the buildings. They received the
report stating that: Decommissioning was required by the EPA by no later than
2007, at a projected cost of $20.B"
*After these events, I discussed this with my father at length. His
specialty at ALCOA was material-bonding, and galvanic corrosion. Dad's
conclusive opinion remains to be, and I quote: "That damn architect is an
idiot who didn't deserve his degree!" This was not really Minoru's fault,
because aluminum had not yet been tested as a combination-layered structural
material in this type of application.
ALUMINUM + STEEL = Electro-mechanical failure!
The exterior Aluminum panels were custom designed to meet an unusual set
of technical specifications. Those criteria were published in various
trade-periodicals at that time. This information has not been released by
NIST, or otherwise been widely discussed of late. We do know that this
material was custom manufactured to exacting specifications.
Other examples from that era had similar alloy compositions, though none
were exactly the same as we use today. By varying the percentages of; Silica,
and Alumina, and lesser quantities of Nickel, Tin and Zinc, this material
appeared to meet their needs. I felt it to have a coarse-substrate,(6-8g) as
though it were a cast by nature, but otherwise it appears to have been an
extruded profile with a smooth outer finish, having a good-quality brushed
sheen. This was the key to creating an "elastic membrane" The 'clear,' or
metallic plating, (then unproven,) may have contained Sulfur, and was
pronounced to have "effectively prevented oxidization and withstand the
elements, performing better than anyone had expected, over time."
(Architectural Record.)
Special 'elasticity' requirements were weighed against the
shear-resistance as required to support the vertical, and lateral loads.
Experts did not know what alloy mix would ultimately provide the best solution
at the time the project was put out to bids. They certainly evaluated the IGC,
"Inter-granular corrosion," statistical guidelines, knowing had this material
had never been subject to this extreme application for civilian use. I had
followed some of his in the trade-journals at the time. Choosing the right
mixture was sort of a work in progress, right up to the final days before the
delivery due date. Certainly today's composites exhibit increased strength,
both in their linear stability, and flexibility before fatigue. However, I
will cite this photo example from NIST, because it may well be idemnical to
the cause, and certainly serves as an effective visual aid. [I've added the
bolt to help you with this.]
Internet publishing date: July 7, 2006. By, Thomas-Scott Gordon,
Architectural Photographer, Designer, and Audio/Video Systems Engineer.*(A
page of photos, as attached to this submission.)
*Addenda on Aluminum,- WTC's weakest link.
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The Controlled Demolition
of the World Trade Center; 9/11/2001,
and "National Security Breach"
A material, 'legal deposition'
by Tom-Scott Gordon
July, 5, 2006
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As presented to the U.S. Senate Oversight Committee, and others:
AFFIDAVIT:
"The destruction of the World Trade Center, as witnessed on September
11th, 2001, was the result of an elaborately planned, Controlled Demolition."
This is the conclusion of thousands of witnesses and hundreds of forensics
experts. Given due consideration, these findings imply, that *US MILITARY*
personnel are responsible for crimes that led to the murder of an estimated
3,000 innocent Americans.
As a living witness to these actions, as I have described herein, I do
hereby officially charge those responsible, both for the execution, and for
the '9/11 cover-up,' with the crimes of: Conspiracy, Treason, Genocide and
Murder. Additional criminal charges also apply.
My sole objective in composing this document is to publicize the *initial
phase* of this covert operation at the World Trade Center, dating back to
1989. While I was employed by the WTC Architects of Record; Emery Roth and
Associates, AIA, New York City, where I discovered both physical samples and
written documentation concerning potential hazards with the physical integrity
of the Twin Towers. After witnessing these events, I publicly expressed my
concern for a thorough public safety-inspection of the Twin Trade Towers, to
other architects and contractors.
To date, not one of our staff, nor the 40-or so full-time employees of the
WTC building engineering team has spoken-out publicly, or provided a testimony
under oath. A thorough investigation of these parties, named herein, will
provide disclosure as to precise nature of these events as I have described.
This shall serve as a complete legal record of my direct exposure to these
*pre-existing physical, materials conditions* at the Twin Trade Center, that
collectively support the *financial motivation* which had prompted the New
York Port Authority, AND operatives within NORAD, (or NSA) to engage in this
seditious act of "espionage."
No similar information has been provided by any other witness(es) that I
am aware of, and no individuals have provided details that would serve to
dispute my claims in any way. I remain hopeful that others, more closely
connected with this property, and ideally, those having access to the City of
New York Buildings Departments, will continue with the points of research as
suggested by the information in this document.
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Tom-Scott Gordon, 9/11/2001 Legal Deposition, contd., page 2:
Before these events, I was required to pledge a formal, sworn "Oath of
Allegiance, to honor and defend the United States of America, from enemies,
both foreign and domestic," -prior to my gaining access to the WTC properties
and while working at a "Level 'D' Security-access" at the "USAF, Falcon-CSOC
facilities, better known as the "NORAD Earth Monitoring Station," in Colorado
Springs. I was allowed direct exposure to the workings of these facilities,
while photographing their Chain of Command in action. It was explained that;
"Neither the Pentagon, nor the FAA, nor the Whitehouse can by-pass the
established, hierarchical data-control mechanisms installed there. This
involves a two-tier, rotating 'On-controls' staff, with over 21 'live'
operators, who witness and provide a permanent record of; Not just the
Territorial United States, but Every aircraft and satellite currently under
motive power in the world! These operative systems can not be moved to the
Pentagon, at the whims of the Joint Chief of Staff, as outlined in the CSOC's
Permanent Charter."
- Therefore, I must state, unequivocally and emphatically;
To 'override' the U.S. Military's fully redundant, multi-node global
Security systems was an essential component of this mission! Doing so, is
categorically *IMPOSSIBLE.* Numerous and simultaneous breaches of our Nation's
Strategic Defenses can not be dismissed as either a matter of system failure,
or substitute foreign, (Mossad) software.
Official admissions of advance intelligence warnings, and 'insider
trading' attest that there is NO Viability in the claim that the "WAR GAMES"
had served to "complicate, or delay our response units," which may have
resulted in the "stand-down orders" issued that day!
In publishing this document, I am acting in accordance to the letter of my
officially sworn, "United States of America's Patriotic Oath."
Today, All American citizens must accept these same responsibilities.
The U.S. Government must be held accountable as we demand a thorough, and
transparent public investigation of September 11th. The integrity of our
"National Security Policies and Procedures" depends upon the subsequent trial
and punishment of those responsible. My testimony, herein, should be included
into the official records concerning these case proceedings, as I am a living
material witness to these crimes.
Whereas, these 'Charter conditions,' (as I have generally outlined them
here;) "DO NOT, and SHALL NOT enable the opportunity for ANY acting "President
of the United States, or his Assigns," to randomly usurp the power, and/or
Chain-of-Command that would enable any direct control over our Nation's
Strategic- Defenses, or Policies."
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Tom-Scott Gordon, 9/11/2001 Legal Deposition, contd., page 3:
I was informed of all of this by a "Command-Shift Sergeant," as he and I
witnessed the gathering of "The U. S. Joint Chiefs of Staff,' an event that is
tense to say the least! "Only Medical and Food-services Personnel were allowed
to move from room-to-room during these proceedings." So we sat and talked.
This criteria, as he explained, "has been instated for the safety and welfare
of every US Citizen, both here and abroad." Immediately following the JCS
meeting, (lasting just under two hours,) it was announced over the
loudspeakers that,- "ALL Civilian Personnel must Depart at this time!"
This occurred on the same day that the Denver Post announced, on their
front-page, top News headline: "President Selects Site for Star Wars". Yet,
this entire facilities site, including numerous out-buildings, was completely
operational at that time. For the record, rumors of "the vast, horizontal,
underground bunkers there" are simply not true, although they are quite
deep!"
The following statements are completely true and faithful to the actual
events, as I am best able to describe them. *All critically sensitive
photographs have been withheld from public view.*
A complete, descriptive narrative of my experience at the World Trade
Center follows this cover-letter.
__*_________________________________ Date: _7/7/2006____
by: Thomas-Scott Gordon, prior Architectural Photographer;
Emery Roth and Associates, AIA, New York City
Current residence: 2510 Hidden Valley Dr.
Little Rock, AR 72212 (501) 225-1323
Witnessed by: ___**____________________ Date: ___7/7/2006____
Little Rock, Arkansas, USA
* Signatures provided on official filings.
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I.) Why The World Trade Towers-
"Must come down!"
A BRIEF TECHNICAL SUMMARY, WHY:
The structural integrity of the massive World Trade Center Towers was
contingent upon the combined -value of *both* the internal, perimeter STEEL
columns and the adjoining ALUMINIUM Fascia panels.
Over the years, the process known as 'galvanic corrosion' had structurally
degraded these buildings beyond repair. Supporting statements to this effect
had been compiled, and were presented by the engineers to the building owners
during the time-frame that I have described. Subsequently, both Mayor
Giuiliani's Office, and the New York Port Authority, had allegedly received an
order for the buildings to be completely dismantled, by 2007."
Through the continual effects of wind-sheer and [flex-fatigue] this
process had eroded the bolt-holds at roughly floors #7 through #25, that
fulcrum-point where the lateral pressures were inherently sustained.
Photographs, taken after the disaster, reveal that it was only those lowest
exterior column sectional groupings which do not appear to have shown severe
de-coupling of the joinery, therein. This is evidenced by the bright 'shiny,'
cage-like forms that served to contain the bulk of the physical contents among
a burning rubble.
Physical evidence verifies that incendiary 'explosive' material(s), such
as 'thermate,' had come into contact with numerous Steel structural members
throughout the entire structures. This has now been verified by independent
research scientists from actual samples that had been collected from the site.
Witnessed by their locations within the burning pyre, these supporting columns
had fallen from the upper-most portions of the two building core-sections.
A description of my assessment, those of a non-engineer, concerning the
chronic construction "flaw(s)" in the World Trade Towers, follows at the end
of this document, in section IV. I strongly encourage readers to
cross-reference these issues, as recorded in countless independent and
government source documents pertaining to the stress-dynamics, and galvanic
properties inherent in aluminium alloys. Furthermore, I was a witness to
numerous, "highly suspicious" activities that took place at WTC, building #7,
shortly after the structure was erected, and thus concurrent to the events
that I have described.