The national commission on terrorist attacks upon the united states also known as the 911 commission, an independent, bipartisan commission created by congressional legislation and the signature of president george w. The pair first claimed in an august 2003 book entitled behind the scene. They assisted in finding three of the four flight and data cockpit recorders. But new york city firefighter nicholas demasi has written in a recent book selfpublished by several ground zero workers that he escorted federal agents on an allterrain vehicle in october 2001 and helped them locate three of the four. A great deal of the hour show was spent interviewing mike bellone a curious character much of whose previous background is not readily available. In the weeks that followed 911, he joined an allterrain vehicle crew atv unit at ground zero. Contrary to the official claim about aa 11 and ua 175, a fdny fireman who worked in the cleanup of ground zero, nicholas demasi, and volunteer mike bellone, described their discovery in october 2001 of three of the four black boxes in the rubble of the twin towers. Nicholas bellas most popular book is embraced new haven season 1. But new york city firefighter nicholas demasi has written in a recent book. Ground zero rescue worker, mike bellone, claims he was approached by unknown fbi agents a short time after he and his partner, nicholas demasi, a retired new york firefighter, found three of the four black boxes among the wtc rubble before january 2002. Bellone said assisted demasi and the agents and that saw a device that resembling a black box in the back of the firefighters atv. If the account by demasi and bellone is true, its not clear what motive federal.
He corroborated nicholas demasi s statement that the firefighters found three black boxes for fbi agents. Later they were told to keep quiet about their finds by the fbi. There were a total of four black boxes, he has commented, adding, we found three. Charlie sheen on 911 classic false flag david ickes. Nicholas demasi will mention the discovery of the black boxes in a book published in 2003. Allegedly he and nyc firefighter nicholas demasi foundsaw three of the four alleged black boxes from the two alleged.
Nicholas demasi said that he escorted federal agents on an allterrain vehicle in october 2001 and helped them locate the devices, a story backed up by rescue volunteer mike bellone. In 2004, new york firefighters mike bellone and nicholas demasi went public to say they had found the black boxes at the world trade center, but were told to keep their mouths shut by fbi agents. Scott allie is a comic writer, editor, and former editor in chief of dark horse comics. But michael bellone and nicholas demasi, who worked extensively in the wreckage of the world trade center, claim they helped fbi agents recover three black boxes. Ground zero that they helped federal agents find three of the four black boxes from the jetliners. This is the evidence from the 23member expert 911 consensus panel. Oct 27, 2004 at the time of the disaster, nicholas demasi was a firefighter at engine company 261 in queens.
Mike lives in southern california with his wife, daughter, and cat. With honorary firefighter mike bellone and retired firefighter robert barrett. Honorary firefighter mike bellone claims he was approached by unknown bureau. Youd have to get the official word from the fbi as. Firefighter nicholas demasi was assigned to take some fbi agents around the world trade center site in his allterrain vehicle to search for the devices. With honorary firefighter mike bellone and retired firefighter robert barrett more than 200 fullcolor photographs. A commemorative book behind the scenes ground zero, by gail swanson, in large part focused on bellones contributions. Nov 29, 2009 nicholas demasi said that he escorted federal agents on an allterrain vehicle in october 2001 and helped them locate the devices, a story backed up by rescue volunteer mike bellone. The 700year history of the novel in english defies straightforward telling.
Ground zero rescue worker, mike bellone, claims he was approached by unknown fbi agents a short time after he and his partner, nicholas demasi, a retired new york firefighter, found the black boxes among the wtc rubble before january 2002. Books by nicholas antinozzi author of desperate times. A heartbreaking, inspirational collection of firsthand stories from the recovery effort at ground zero, along with a startling claim that the black boxes from flights 11 and 175 were found when flights 11 and 175 hit the. Nicholas demasi will mention the discovery of the black boxes in a book published. Sep 09, 2009 nicholas demasi said that he escorted federal agents on an allterrain vehicle in october 2001 and helped them locate the devices, a story backed up by rescue volunteer mike bellone. Bush in late 2002, is chartered to prepare a full and complete account of the circumstances. They didnt, though their story never even rippled the mainstreams consensus fabrication. The official claims above are contradicted by a substantial amount of evidence to the contrary. Dec 29, 2009 honorary firefighter mike bellone claims he was approached by unknown bureau agents a short time after he and his partner, nicholas demasi, a retired new york firefighter, found three of the four black boxes among the wtc rubble before january 2002. Black boxes found at wtc update 911conspiracytv weblog. Some of the information that somehow remained hidden and unreported will probably be lost in time, but here is one of the most glaring examples of the government shooting itself in the foot. Geographically and culturally boundless, with contributions from great britain, ireland, america, canada, australia, india, the caribbean, and southern africa.
Honorary firefighter mike bellone claims he was approached by unknown bureau agents a short time after he and his partner nicholas demasi, a retired new york firefighter, found three of the four black boxes among the wtc rubble before january 2002. Nicholas antinozzis most popular book is desperate times. Mike bellone was a participant or observer in the following events. Len weber posted on 102215 i knew nick from clearview. The missing black boxes at the wtc 911 a cheap magic trick. At the time of the disaster, nicholas demasi was a firefighter at engine company 261 in queens. The philadelphia daily news will report on the story in 2004 when another recovery worker, volunteer mike bellone, backs up demasi s account and claims to have seen one of the black boxes. His account is supported by a volunteer, mike bellone, whose efforts at. After fielding complaints, fdny investigators questioned bellone and discovered that a breathing mask, air tank and other gear he was using had been.
The missing black boxes at the wtc 911 a cheap magic. Unexplained black box anomalies for the four 911 planes point flt4. Well, the story was first mentioned in a book, and it seems plausible that the fuss. Sep 08, 2009 nicholas demasi said that he escorted federal agents on an allterrain vehicle in october 2001 and helped them locate the devices, a story backed up by rescue volunteer mike bellone. Mike bellone, who worked at ground zero for 257 straight days, actually saw one of the recovered boxes three to four weeks after the wtc collapses, and personally witnessed the fbi loading this equipment onto a tractortrailer. As a friend from clearview, i send the demasi family my condolence in your loss and wish eternal rest for nick. There has always been some skepticism about this assertion, particularly as two n. Now recall the famous claim by nicholas demasi, firefighter with now. Nicholas antinozzi has 25 books on goodreads with 2746 ratings. Mike bellone and nicholas demasi said the boxes were seized by federal agents, who then told them to keep quiet about it. Fbi tells 911 rescue worker to shut up over finding airplane.
Mikes books have earned numerous awards and are published in a great many countries. Nicholas demasi was a firefighter at engine company 261 in queens. Nicholas demasi said that he escorted federal agents on an allterrain vehicle in october 2001 and helped them locate the devices, a story backed up. As the philadelphia daily news reported at the time, their story raises the question of whether there was some type of coverup at ground zero. In december 2005, counterpunch reported that an ntsb source contradicted the official account, off the record, we had the boxes, the source says.
Spokesmen for the fbi and the new york city fire department will deny the claims of these two workers. The firehouse was shut down in 2003, after a century of operation. His account is supported by a volunteer, mike bellone. Oct 28, 2004 his account is supported by a volunteer, mike bellone, whose efforts at ground zero have been chronicled in the new york times and elsewhere. Sep 12, 2009 nicholas demasi said that he escorted federal agents on an allterrain vehicle in october 2001 and helped them locate the devices, a story backed up by rescue volunteer mike bellone. The new conspiracy tv series with jesse venturathe 911. The 911 commission on the other hand states in its report that of the two black boxes found, one was too badly damaged to be of any use. Apr 03, 2010 nicholas demasi said that he escorted federal agents on an allterrain vehicle in october 2001 and helped them locate the devices, a story backed up by rescue volunteer mike bellone. Victor thorn is a hardhitting researcher, journalist and the author of many books on 911 and the new world order. Mike bellone, whose efforts at ground zero have been chronicled in the new york times and. In the 911 commission report, chapter 1, footnote 76, there is the sole but. This book, written by gail swanson, and published in 2003, includes accounts of firefighters mike bellone, robert barrat, and nicholas demasi. Books by nicholas antinozzi nicholas antinozzi average rating 3. Nicholas bella has 62 books on goodreads with 38568 ratings.
Two ny firefighters, nicholas demasi and mike bellone selfpublished a book in which they contradicted the official announcement that no flight or cockpit recorder black boxes were found at the wtc. Michael bellone, 51, of brooklyn, who volunteered at ground zero and later collaborated on a book about the experience, showed off the equipment during speeches to schoolchildren, authorities said. As the philadelphia daily news reported at the time, their story raises the question of whether there was a some type of coverup at ground zero. Nicholas demasi was a participant or observer in the following events.
A 911 commissioner who had worked for the department of justice. Sep 11, 2016 but michael bellone and nicholas demasi, who worked extensively in the wreckage of the world trade center, claim they helped fbi agents recover three black boxes. He also referred to new york city firefighter nicholas demasi, who claims to have been present when locaters. Two men, michael bellone and nicholas demasi, who worked extensively in the wreckage of the world trade center, said in the book behindthescenes.
Dec 12, 2009 humint events online dedicated to fighting authoritarianism, bigotry, greed, corruption, climate change denial, white supremacy, racism, stupidity and general evil, as well as the exploration of interesting ideas and conspiracy theories including 911, ufos, ets, the paranormal and the general unknown. Bush in late 2002, is chartered to prepare a full and complete account of the circumstances surrounding the september 11. Nicholas demasi, a retired new york firefighter, found three of the four black. The new conspiracy tv series with jesse venturathe 911 episode. Mar 16, 2018 this is the evidence from the 23member expert 911 consensus panel. The official commission report says the flight recorders were not found. Sep 15, 2001 the philadelphia daily news will report on the story in 2004 when another recovery worker, volunteer mike bellone, backs up demasi s account and claims to have seen one of the black boxes. Honorary firefighter mike bellone claims he was approached by unknown bureau agents a short time after he and his partner, nicholas demasi, a retired new york firefighter, found three of the four black boxes among the wtc rubble before january 2002. But mike bellone and nicholas demasi, two volunteers who helped with the rescue efforts at the world trade center, tell a different story. According to the federal authorities controlling ground zero, the black boxes from the two crashed 767s, flight 11 and flight 175, failed to turn up in the rubble taken from the site. Fbi tells 911 rescue worker to shut up over finding. Will bunch picked up this story from a rare 2003 book titled behind the.
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