treeduck Posted January 28, 2016 Share Posted January 28, 2016 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue J Posted January 28, 2016 Share Posted January 28, 2016 Very cool...and what a thrill for the kid! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReRushed Posted January 28, 2016 Share Posted January 28, 2016 Wonderful. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorraine Posted January 28, 2016 Share Posted January 28, 2016 That's really nice of him. I hope that more members of famous bands follow suit. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReRushed Posted January 28, 2016 Share Posted January 28, 2016 Sadly, Dilan Kohn passed away. RIP. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treeduck Posted January 28, 2016 Author Share Posted January 28, 2016 Sadly, Dilan Kohn passed away. RIP.Yeah it's sad, I wonder how long after Gene's visit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Babycat Posted January 28, 2016 Share Posted January 28, 2016 Sadly, Dilan Kohn passed away. RIP. Aw.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Cat 3 Posted January 28, 2016 Share Posted January 28, 2016 Very sad to lose such a brave member of The KISS Army...Rest in Peace Dilan. Very kind of Gene Simmons to visit him. Here's a statement from the hospital... Note from Children's Hospital of Nevada Last week, One of our patients, Dilan Kohn got his final wish. The critically ill 17-year old desperately wanted to meet and hang out with the infamous Gene Simmons from the band "KISS". Mr. Simmons had not only been Dilan's idol, but also his inspiration growing up. A big UMC thanks to the PICU Nursing staff along with the Child Life Specialist, Sarah Castiel, in making this wish possible. Mr. Simmons was sent an email request last Thursday afternoon and flew into Vegas the next morning. He showed up with a big bag full of signed memorabilia just for Dilan. The two hung out, shared stories and laughed together for well over an hour while staff looked on with tears in their eyes. Thank you Mr. Simmon's for making this wish come true just in time. Unfortunately Dilan passed away peacefully a couple days later. See more at: http://www.kissonline.com/news?n_id=124148#sthash.1ZtqSSz2.dpuf 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djflex Posted January 28, 2016 Share Posted January 28, 2016 Great of gene to do this. I am glad he had a special moment. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crimsonmistymemory Posted January 29, 2016 Share Posted January 29, 2016 Gene has a heart as big as his tongue... RIP Dilan 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue J Posted January 29, 2016 Share Posted January 29, 2016 :( RIP, young rocker 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tombstone Mountain Posted January 29, 2016 Share Posted January 29, 2016 Gene is a good man Didn't have to do it 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New_World_Man Posted January 29, 2016 Share Posted January 29, 2016 Are many teens really listening to KISS these days? It's not like they are played on the radio. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djflex Posted January 29, 2016 Share Posted January 29, 2016 Are many teens really listening to KISS these days? It's not like they are played on the radio. Last time i saw kiss , maybe summer b4 last, there were alot of younger crowd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucas Posted January 29, 2016 Share Posted January 29, 2016 Very nice Gene, this is great to see But the real hero is Dilan Kohn, God bless you kid, you stayed strong RIP 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digital Dad Posted January 29, 2016 Share Posted January 29, 2016 Damn. RIP kid. As a father it's heartbreaking. As a teenager I lost one of my best friends to cancer at age 18. I can't imagine what his family is going through. Thanks Gene, admirable thing you did. Her may have been the kids idol, but he's really just a man. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbine Freight Posted January 29, 2016 Share Posted January 29, 2016 Well done Gene. RIP Dilan. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. JD Posted January 29, 2016 Share Posted January 29, 2016 Having been through a similar experience with my daughter, I can relate to how Dilan felt meeting one of his heroes. All the pain of the terrible disease disappeared for him and his family for those short couple of hours. I am just grateful that my daughters outcome was different. She is now 8 years clear and in her last semester of grad school. RIP Dilan. I am praying for peace and healing for his family. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geezer Posted January 29, 2016 Share Posted January 29, 2016 Hats off to Mr Simmons 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue J Posted January 29, 2016 Share Posted January 29, 2016 Having been through a similar experience with my daughter, I can relate to how Dilan felt meeting one of his heroes. All the pain of the terrible disease disappeared for him and his family for those short couple of hours. I am just grateful that my daughters outcome was different. She is now 8 years clear and in her last semester of grad school. RIP Dilan. I am praying for peace and healing for his family. So glad to hear that your daughter is healthy, JD. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troutman Posted January 29, 2016 Share Posted January 29, 2016 That's so special, Good job Gene. RIP young man. :rose: 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geezer Posted January 29, 2016 Share Posted January 29, 2016 Gene Genie 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MMCXII Posted January 29, 2016 Share Posted January 29, 2016 Did Gene bring the cameras? ..Oh sorry good job Gene! I won't even bug ya about leaving them sunglasses on! We know you're really sincere under there.. Ok I jest, at the end of the day he made this kids world better which is awesome! But.. I don't need to like the guy now do I..? :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MMCXII Posted January 29, 2016 Share Posted January 29, 2016 Damn I didn't read everything.. he's gone now :( Well serious kudos to Gene then for doing this in Dilan's final days.. rip 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUSHHEAD666 Posted January 30, 2016 Share Posted January 30, 2016 (edited) Amen. RIP I have always known in my heart and soul that Gene is a sweet human being. I love him. I will always love him. I am assuming that most people don't care for Gene's solo album back in 1978. They probably laugh at his cover of "Wish Upon A Star."Well a beautiful child made a last wish, and Gene was his STAR. It's so easy to figure out. Gene is the MAN. Edited January 30, 2016 by RUSHHEAD666 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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