warpedskydiver 0 #1 August 27, 2006 Gene Simmons Hails Israeli Soldier Saturday, August 26, 2006 9:11 PM EDT The Associated Press JERUSALEM (AP) — The flamboyant, Israeli-born rocker Gene Simmons has sent a televised message of support to an Israeli soldier seriously wounded in fighting in Lebanon, calling him his 'hero.' Simmons, 57, founded the heavy metal band Kiss in the 1970s and became famous for wearing white and black face makeup, spitting fire and sticking his tongue out at sold-out elaborate performances. Simmons, the band's bass player, was born Chaim Witz in the northern Israeli city of Haifa before emigrating to New York as a child. Simmons sent a video message this week to Ron Weinreich, an Israeli soldier and die-hard Kiss fan, who was seriously wounded in Israel's 34-day fight with Hezbollah guerrillas in Lebanon. Weinreich remains hospitalized and is paralyzed from the chest down. Above his hospital bed, a Kiss poster is spread across the wall. Weinreich's brother had his wedding relocated this week to the hospital, so his brother could attend. At the wedding, the surprise recording was played. "Hi Ron, this is Gene Simmons. I'm talking to you from my home. I can't tell you how proud I am of you, and how much the world and Israel owes you a debt of gratitude," he said. "From the bottom of my heart, you are a real hero, you are everybody's hero, you are my hero and I wish I could be there with you." Suddenly switching to confident Hebrew, Simmons added: "My name is Chaim, I was born in Haifa." He concluded by saying in English: "I wish you my best, a happy life and I hope the wedding comes off and everybody should honor you because you are a real hero." Quote At least he hasn't forgotten who he really is Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Skyrad 0 #2 August 27, 2006 An ageing has been? Cool, good for himWhen an author is too meticulous about his style, you may presume that his mind is frivolous and his content flimsy. Lucius Annaeus Seneca Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites warpedskydiver 0 #3 August 27, 2006 this was my point: "Suddenly switching to confident Hebrew, Simmons added: "My name is Chaim, I was born in Haifa." Too bad many of our celebrities, including has beens are so full of themselves they Think they are that person they portray in public, and therefore should tell us all what to believe. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites shropshire 0 #4 August 27, 2006 Personally, I think that is a great thing for Gene (or anyone else for that matter) to do. Taking the time out to send a friendly private message is generous. My only questions is..... who put it in the public domain and why? . (.)Y(.) Chivalry is not dead; it only sleeps for want of work to do. - Jerome K Jerome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Skyrad 0 #5 August 27, 2006 Ok, flippancy aside, point taken and it was a really nice thing for him to do. I feel sorry for the poor bugger who will never walk again, what a bloody waste When an author is too meticulous about his style, you may presume that his mind is frivolous and his content flimsy. Lucius Annaeus Seneca Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Guest #6 August 28, 2006 QuoteOk, flippancy aside, point taken and it was a really nice thing for him to do. I feel sorry for the poor bugger who will never walk again, what a bloody waste He can take comfort in the fact that he defended his country against those hell-bent on its destruction, and that somebody cares. mh"The mouse does not know life until it is in the mouth of the cat." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0
Skyrad 0 #2 August 27, 2006 An ageing has been? Cool, good for himWhen an author is too meticulous about his style, you may presume that his mind is frivolous and his content flimsy. Lucius Annaeus Seneca Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
warpedskydiver 0 #3 August 27, 2006 this was my point: "Suddenly switching to confident Hebrew, Simmons added: "My name is Chaim, I was born in Haifa." Too bad many of our celebrities, including has beens are so full of themselves they Think they are that person they portray in public, and therefore should tell us all what to believe. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shropshire 0 #4 August 27, 2006 Personally, I think that is a great thing for Gene (or anyone else for that matter) to do. Taking the time out to send a friendly private message is generous. My only questions is..... who put it in the public domain and why? . (.)Y(.) Chivalry is not dead; it only sleeps for want of work to do. - Jerome K Jerome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skyrad 0 #5 August 27, 2006 Ok, flippancy aside, point taken and it was a really nice thing for him to do. I feel sorry for the poor bugger who will never walk again, what a bloody waste When an author is too meticulous about his style, you may presume that his mind is frivolous and his content flimsy. Lucius Annaeus Seneca Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest #6 August 28, 2006 QuoteOk, flippancy aside, point taken and it was a really nice thing for him to do. I feel sorry for the poor bugger who will never walk again, what a bloody waste He can take comfort in the fact that he defended his country against those hell-bent on its destruction, and that somebody cares. mh"The mouse does not know life until it is in the mouth of the cat." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
