Gene Simmons fights back tears talking about how much his late mother loved America

Gene Simmons of the group KISS visited the Pentagon to promote military service on May 16, 2019 where he talked about his mother, who recently died at the age of 93. She was 14 when she was put in a Nazi concentration camp.
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[@Jcombetta]

Finally, someone with balls speaking up and not worrying about if it cost him money, reputation or anything else he’s just speaking the truth

[@lcxb8575]

He's made his money and can be honest.

[@powderriver2424]

Simmons always has, he always spoke his mind.

[@harveyhams1572]

He's never been afraid of the truth. That's why he is Gene Simmons of KISS.

[@jeanieferretti4203]

America needs more people who speak the truth!! ❤

[@dcs244832]

Well Said....U.S.N. VET

[@guynellerandle9742]

Gene Simmons is more of a patriot than most of America. 🇺🇸God Bless America and God Bless him!🇺🇸

[@just-incase3483]

Scouts Honor I have an Israeli rifle, and it works better than my American rifles. 2500 rounds through it without cleaning it and it has never jammed or failed to fire👍🏻

[@just-incase3483]

Scouts Honor so was the Kalashnikov, it was stolen from the Germans after ww2, that is why it looks just like a stg 44. Doesn’t really matter to me much because it works flawless under all conditions.

[@just-incase3483]

Scouts Honor also if you look up stolen uzi design all that comes up is some rapper who stole a song from another person. I find it hard to believe fella that Israel stole the design from anyone!

[@just-incase3483]

Scouts Honor I looked it up, there’s nothing that says your accusations are correct. So I’m supposed to believe you because you don’t like the country of Israel? Begone sjw👌

[@just-incase3483]

Wanda Roderick that’s a great idea !

[@workingguy84]

Never was a Kiss fan, but I’ve really grown to like Gene Simmons. I appreciate his honesty.

[@DavidMarcy-pp6jv]

You should listen to kiss music,it's pretty good

[@madyogi6164]

@@DavidMarcy-pp6jv There are lot's of great bands from the 70-80 era. And all 100% of them are way more interesting to listen compared to what is played today.

[@sammvoyager]

Well said, ditto

[@Marilyn1925]

Same here. Amen 🙏🏻

[@REB4444]

I wasn't born here but every member of my family has felt compelled to serve this great country, except my mom because she is what kept it all together. My father, myself, my two brothers, and my younger sister proudly served before moving on to the next stage of our lives. Thank you Gene for reminding us why the sacrifices were worth all the blood, sweat, and tears.

[@420badb]

@REB4444 thank you and your family so much for your sacrifices, GOD BLESS your mother and GOD BLESS THE COUNTRY OF AMERICA...

[@micjam1986]

It's people just like you that make America great.. all the best to you and your family

[@ohyeahthatsright3155]

You are Great Americans

[@ameliam7898]

❤

[@tohur]

Your mother served just as much as the rest of your family

[@moclips1]

Your mother raised you well, Gene, and she's proud of you, in her reward.

[@DrTomMD]

I have met Gene 4x. A class act every time. My parents came to the US legally from the dictatorship of Syria in 1966. My father, a surgeon who spent six months in Syria’s military prison felt the same. He wore an American flag on his lapel until he died last year. God bless America 🇺🇸

[@triggersafe1]

Love your life story!!

[@DrTomMD]

@@triggersafe1 🙏🏽❤️

[@mikeholton3914]

your father was a Great American, and a credit to this nation of Immigrants. TBT it saddens me that Syria is the mess it is today, i pray for stability there. Insh Allah, God willing, peace will find them. and nobody else will have to endure what your father did, God Rest His Soul

[@patriciasoule8131]

It's pretty good here. ❤

[@EarmuffHugger]

My father served in WW2 and passed away suddenly on May 2nd. He rode in a half track and was a morse code radio man. He was 94 and the greatest man I will ever know. God bless America 🙏 🇺🇸

[@Skelly5962]

So sorry for your loss. Your father was a great and honorable man and a hero. I am eternally grateful for his service. May he rest in peace.

[@morrisonreed1]

AMEN ;mine left october 21 ; Korean war infantry 7-17 -I .

[@rebeccatrujillo1126]

Amen Godbless America And Godbless your family sir

[@horrorgamer6687]

My Pop was a Korea POW.....they just dont make men like em anymore!

[@garybeaver7245]

Earmuff Hugger They truly were the Greatest generation ever !

[@svenamundsen4879]

This is a side of Gene Simmons that I have NEVER heard or seen. Very touched

[@cindycassellgilbert5404]

You should watch "Gene Simmons Family Jewels" it's a reality show he did 10+ yrs ago. Its him and Shannon and Nick and Sophie. The kids were just teenagers. You'll see a side of him most wouldn't believe. He's grateful for his life and his family. Its probably on youtube.

[@barbarasteward5864]

@@cindycassellgilbert5404 Yes, I watched Family Jewels. He is not a mean man at all like his Kiss Costume portrays, which is kind of scary. He was a gentle giant on that show with Shannon and a super protective father with Nick and Sophie. Now he and Shannon are married and the 2 of them could possibly be waiting to see marriages and grandchildren. He's a very smart man who came to the US only with his mother and couldnt speak English. Look where he landed..a wealthy rock star and a loving family. That show should be aired again. It was funny and touching at the same time. My son and his cousin, both now 52 are still die-hard KISS fans. Paul Stanley is also a real personable down to earth guy. A few weeks ago the Kiss story was aired and narrated only between Gene and Paul..very interesting.

[@maryanncampbell3422]

I am speechless.....

[@annaritaranalli1791]

His better side

[@Valkonnen]

When he went into the Anne Frank house in the Netherlands and saw her photos that she kept. I cry now thinking about it too. she had photos of teen heartthrobs and was a normal and wonderful little girl. He was sobbing , "She never did anything to anyone!" and thinking of how she was killed.

[@Cryptosifu]

He’s right. He truly loves America. A lot of people give Gene shit, but he has lived the America dream.

[@MegaSammy70]

I've heard lots of people of the years that have called him greedy,but i look it like this way nobody forced anyone to buy their tickets,merchandise,albums,etc.The man is a smart businessman,and i admire his work ethic,and also staying away from alcohol,drugs,etc...I guarantee you many of those people that criticize him would love to be in his shoes..If people want to continue to see them perform then what's wrong with giving the fans what they want.

[@AP02112]

@RJ Walchly Furher Biden

[@Trebeany]

Of course you would to if you made the money he made doing king's in Satan's service

[@dannymcmince]

True words Rick!

[@virginiaconnor8350]

@@Trebeany He's actually more conservative than you think. I was not a fan of KISS, but individually, Gene's an ok guy by me-and I'm a Christian supporting a Jewish man who loves the USA.

[@cobra5ptoh]

This Navy veteran thanks you Gene Simmons for your profound words. God Bless you!!

[@theophany1770]

cobra5ptoh God bless the Navy and the survivors and dead of the USS Liberty attack

[@ab-uz8sd]

research the USS liberty

[@EarmuffHugger]

@Hiccum Blurpaedius Why so evil?

[@americanklingon2100]

cobra5ptoh thank you sir. For your service in the U. S. NAVY. My brother was in the Navy for 27 years. He is now at rest in Arlington National cemetery. So I know what service means.

[@paulhoffman778]

Here here also from the U.S. NAVY🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🙏

[@mydawgzz]

This painful experience was clearly difficult for Gene Simmons to articulate. I give him all the respect in the world for sharing that story with us.

[@mentalcog2187]

If that doesn't bring it home for you,... not sure you'll ever understand. Not as a Star,... but as a legal immigrant,... he spoke from the depths of his heart. THIS,... is a priceless Human moment. Thank you Gene for sharing that with the world! *"God Bless America"*

[@VIKING33NY]

Gene Simmons, That was just pure Class!!!

[@Portuguese-linguica]

@Hiccum Blurpaedius your an idiot

[@jonnyappleseed2884]

I wouldn’t say honorable

[@Truthseeker1961]

IF this ''GOD'' you speak of doesn't hold him accountable for having sex with thousands of women he's claimed to have had , I guess this ''GOD'' is a much more allowing and forgiving ''GOD'' than we all thought, so to all the guys out there let's have all the sex we can get because this ''GOD'' is a pretty cool ''GOD'' and we won't have to answer for that even if the women we get is not in the ''thousands'' because not all of us are famous rock stars.

[@jenniferkeller9546]

@@Truthseeker1961 BITCH PLEASE. YOU don't KNOW SHIT about GOD ... so STFU, you IGNORANT DEGENERATE.

[@jenniferkeller9546]

TO ALL THE HATERS ... 🖕🖕🖕🖕 GOD. BLESS. AMERICA. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@chuckcuttress2991]

Thank you gene simmons from a 73 year old Vietnam veteran

[@oldcop18]

Thank you Gene from a 77 year old Viet Nam veteran.

[@Suzette-gb7uj]

Thank you for your service, Sir!

[@kellicoffman8440]

Thank you for your service

[@DorindaTrimmer]

God bless you sir! My cousin was in that war .and I know how vets were treated when they came home 😢..there is not enough respect and appreciation for our vets,and that is sad

[@tom_olofsson]

Gene always takes time to talk with vets. I have met him. He is genuinely proud to be an American.

[@texascop]

That news conference with Gene Simmons should be shown in every classroom in America. I, too, know his pain, those fools nowadays don't realize what it took to make this country great. God loves you and your mother. ❤ Amen 🙏

[@sgt.bulldog4147]

I am a Veteran who served 2 tours overseas. If most Americans could see what life is like in places I've been they'd realize how blessed they are to be living here. God Bless America and pray for peace.

[@truthseeker7192]

You made their lifes even more dificult i guess.

[@sgt.bulldog4147]

@@truthseeker7192 I guess you could just snap your fingers and make the world better for everyone

[@richluvsellie1]

Al Craig...No sir.... they haven't seen...smelled...or done what we've had to do...thank you for your service.

[@sgt.bulldog4147]

@@richluvsellie1 Your Welcome, and thank you Sir.👍

[@sgt.bulldog4147]

@Andy Don Thank you, by the way I do have great support, family and friends. The VA is great here in Florida also, they vaccinated 500 veterans here yesterday at my local clinic.

[@fougee1]

I am a Vietnam era veteran. I've seen how others live around the world. Starving families that sleep on dirt floors. I saw things and suffering that are too hard to describe. This is by far the best country ever known to man.I would give my life to defend the U.S.A. God Bless America!

[@marcK599.]

So true, my Dad served during the Korean War. Soldiers love this country and protect us well

[@georgiecampbell5949]

​@marcK599. My father served in the Korean War too. He loved our great country.

[@Suzette-gb7uj]

Thank you for your service, Sir.

[@tberman2386]

Thank you for your Service!

[@fudgicle1427]

thank you for your service.

[@sandytrosper7258]

Breaks your heart because look what they are trying to do to America now

[@brianmccauley3267]

Who's 'they'? People who don't agree with you? The world is a lot bigger than our petty disagreements. Unite. Don't divide.

[@sandytrosper7258]

@@brianmccauley3267 The American People and YES WE DO NEED TO UNITE and as far as THEY This Country has Fallen and it is Time to STAND UP FOR YOUR RIGHTS AND FIGHT WETHER ANYONE LIKES IT OR NOT

[@karenrogers2826]

Sandy Trosper absolutely! Fight for our country!

[@crystalship9900]

Brian McCauley STFU.

[@kenetic1228]

Biden is working for the Chicoms

[@richardpeterson4955]

I've been a Kiss fan since I was little and I knew about Gene and his ma's story from an early age and it's pretty amazing !! I met him twice and he was extremely kind and thanked me for supporting the band and signed some stuff ! A lot of people say he is greedy and not nice but he was very cool to me and I really respect his stance about our country !!

[@kevinbarnett435]

All kiss members are 100% patriotic but gene is exceptionally patriotic because of his families very humble beginnings.

[@sheepsfoot2]

Top blokes who could have a joke didn't let fame go to there head watch > 1980 Norman Gunston interview KISS kzbin.info/www/bejne/npvLYmSwdpypfNk

[@joaofernandes2827]

Jews are 100% patriotic to Israel !

[@michaelward9880]

Never was a KISS fan, but now I'm a huge Gene Simmons fan! RIP Gene's Mom.

[@marshasimpson261]

So sorry for your loss Mr. Simmons. It’s horrible when we age and lose parents!

[@michaelward9880]

@Eric Walters never!

[@eesmith69]

Same

[@steelermule]

my sentiments exactly

[@rogerfournier3284]

On point. Gene is sharing intimate feelings about his mother, his mother experiencing, enduring hardships, he loved his mother very much.

[@DH-ik1vf]

It's called personal experience and perspective. This is something a vast swath of our country is/has lost and is insulated from. Easy to bash a country you had no part in the sacrifices made to create it.

[@DH-ik1vf]

@Hiccum Blurpaedius No, we need Gwar! 😁

[@possumlover9611]

Can't wait for the Steel Purge to begin so we can exterminate whiny Vermin like you slags~~~You ain't seen BAD but it's coming~~~And use your REAL names PUSSIES 😎🙊🙉🙈

[@truthseeker9688]

D H amen!

[@VoiceOfGood]

@Hiccum Blurpaedius people like you were enslaved economically, and lied to about your Abrahamic, imaginary friend floating up in the sky, as a response to the hatred you portray here .. and because of that hatred, you will leave this world spritiually, culturally & financially bankrupt .. it'll be your own fault because you have available to you, all the information you need to be rich and famous just like anyone else but you chose not to take advantage of it, but instead to hate .. and you'll get exactly what you deserve

[@heru-deshet359]

@@VoiceOfGood "lied to about your Abrahamic, imaginary friend floating up in the sky". "you will leave this world spiritually (paraphrased) bankrupt". That's quite the oxymoron IMO. There's no accepted spiritually in atheism.

[@omegaman1409]

I can relate to Gene. I lost my mother last summer and it still brings pain just to think about it. A God fearing woman . Life is short.

[@GhostDrummer]

“I was born in Israel..I know, I don’t look Swiss.” That’s awesome!!!!

[@davidcarter1013]

Iv'e always liked this man and his music

[@davidcarter1013]

@@qcrew2938 Swiss are blondes at least a lot of them

[@vickiebohy1742]

He is really funny. He has a great sense of humor.

[@acavell6184]

I don't ,I saw Swiss people with dark hair, I see a lot more people with blonde hair in Sweden on tv

[@wandaperi]

#FreePalestine

[@glennfoster5018]

"We need to teach young people to be comfortable saying 'God Bless America'". He is absolutely correct!!

[@casaraku1]

Trump kept saying it... not sure about the god obsession but we all have to live to together in this world and the USA should be respectfully part of it not the bully in the schoolyard of nations just because we can out gun them with nuclear weapons. .... Just because China and Russia do shit, they should not set the example.... that is what we should be teaching young people "we are PART of the world".

[@blunthonest1]

@@casaraku1 Negative! You're sadly confused and have been brainwashed to believe that the USA is a bully. How dare you? Have you served? Have you willingly put your life on the line for this country, for its people? I have! You have no idea what you're talking about because you don't know what it is to willingly give your life for our nation if need be. It's so easy to spout venom towards the country that's given you everything and continues to give you everything. No other country, definitely not the world has given you what this country's given you. If you're ashamed to be from here, then I suggest you pack your bags and leave. You have no idea how many outside of country wish to defeat us and take over us. You have no clue brainwashed, leftist anti-American.

[@Penny-Lane]

How can I respect a country that has citizens like the US? How can a, so called „president“, I won‘t mention his name, still have many supporters when he is obviously mad and able to destroy the democracy, simply by having money?? The answer: Uneducated citizens. It really scares me to know that this former president had the finger on the button. „God Save America!“

[@godisgreat7779]

Amen!

[@k-laus9435]

Sorry but it seems people like us that believe this are fighting a losing battle. My daughter about a decade or so ago was sent home from school for wearing one of my t-shirts for some sort of dress down day or something like that because it had a American flag on it and it evidently according to the principal made others “feel uncomfortable”. I asked what flags are allowed and was told any except that one. America used to be strong growing up in the 70’s and 80’s. I can tell you were getting weaker by the day.

[@pooky1474]

That was beautiful, Gene. Thank you.

[@EarmuffHugger]

@Garegh62 Hate much?😡

[@dr.johnbrunn1550]

@Garegh62 I think you're making it up just to attract negative replies. Sorry...we aren't like that

[@Laffy1345]

@Garegh62 seek help ...🙏

[@pooky1474]

@@123werk LOL- bink berp dink derp

[@barbarasteward5864]

HATERS KEEP YOUR ARROGANT COMMENTS OFF THIS THREAD AS WELL AS YOUR RELIGOUS, CRUEL BULLSHIT.

[@edzeljereza8234]

Love him or hate him, Gene Simmons shows love for country and has great patriotic values. As an immigrant myself, I repaid my debt and gratitude to this great nation by serving 20 years of my life in the US NAVY. Never regretted it and would serve once again if I could (but could not anymore). The country now is not the same one I served anymore. Time for me to retire a second time from the civilian work force and live my third chapter somewhere else.

[@venessagossett5028]

He made me cry, I know he was very very close with his mother, she was his world .

[@GodBlessedAmerica]

If EVERY American thought about this country the same way, imagine the possibilities. God bless you Gene. May your mother RIP. God rest her soul. 🙏🏼🇺🇸

[@donnav6219]

You wonderfully said.

[@jupiterlegrand4817]

Was a time not so long ago, almost all Americans DID feel this way. If you didn't live back then, you have no idea how wonderful it could be.

[@katinamarie6651]

The only time this country fought for peoples freedom helping communist defeat nazis

[@avemariakatbarracuda44dd.28]

@@katinamarie6651 I Sure Hope That You're For Real Or Have You Copy-Catted Me. Katrina Marie Harper.007.70. This Was Brought To My Attention.

[@marcelaruiz1006]

God Blessed America Sadly, they don’t specially the young being indoctrinated by Marxist academia, they don’t believe in self reliance, they want to be taken care off by the Government from cradle to grave.

[@peterodriguez7134]

San Antonio Texas stands with Gene and all my Patriots.. God bless America.

[@edwardgazi7564]

Pete Rodriguez I am from San Antonio I am serving in the US navy.

[@ladyt.7030]

Pete, I'm from Corpus Christi, Tx. We too stand with him. 🇺🇸 🤘

[@peterodriguez7134]

@@edwardgazi7564 Love you brother 🙏🙏 🙏 Thanks for your service 👍

[@peterodriguez7134]

@@ladyt.7030 My brother plays for Ram Herra Tejano Music 👌😀 😎🇱🇷🇱🇷🇱🇷

[@flipflopsguy8868]

REMEMBER THE ALAMO, KEEP TEXAS GREAT !

[@poppycock6572]

Thanks Mr. Gene Simmons! Sorry for the loss of your sweet mother... thank you for your heartfelt patriotism! God Bless America AND Gene Simmons. 😊

[@johnblaze5252]

Thanks for sharing your American story Gene. 🇺🇸

[@lulu-qw8xy]

THANK YOU MR. Simmons! God bless you and God bless America! ❤🇺🇸

[@CNFringer]

Thank you for sharing your story, Gene. Much love to you and God bless you and your beautiful mother in Heaven.

[@garyconner6151]

Don't worry gene.my mom is with yours.and she's talking her ears off.love you Gene.

[@soteriologist-kl7jo]

she's not in Heaven because she didn't believe in the Lord Jesus Christ...

[@henaman2504]

@Hiccum Blurpaedius Hey.#Hiccupblowarse. What kind a name is that? #Fknidiot

[@henaman2504]

@@soteriologist-kl7jo #anotherfknidiotrighthere😂😂

[@debehm1450]

@@dennismanson6621 you've been reported say hello to the FBI

[@newwavepop]

Never a KISS fan and never cared much for Gene as a person, but that was lovely and touching and i am sorry for your loss Gene. i wish more young people today could understand how great America is.

[@michaelstratton6701]

Heart felt passion for our country, God bless America

[@deepenz7132]

He's right, God bless America.

[@dalehall2067]

And people don’t say enough about these groups to do a kneeling with the national anthem is being played. A tribute to those who have died for over 200 years for us to have freedom. Really sad

[@3528-g9i]

35 COUNTRYS IN AMERICA

[@TheFykle]

He’d have said same thing about any decent country had he’d arrived there, i guess its also what he got used to. But there are better countries than the USA

[@LJHibt710]

@@TheFykle even the "decent" countries lord over their populace with varying degrees of totalitarian governance. Which is why the rest of the world would leave the country of their birth to spend the rest of their lives in the United States. Case in point prince Harry gave up the royal life and even a rather posh life in Canada to live in California. So no there is no other country on earth to truly live free.

[@TheFykle]

@@LJHibt710 Bahaha you are seriously delusional As for Harry he’s under her thumb she didnt wanna hang around England, far to close for comfort... im not from England or anywhere in the UK btw The USA is totally dysfuntional and theres nothing but a very scary future for the place, its sinking more and more

[@user-Elle41]

Only those who have had their freedom taken away know the true value and sacrifice of keeping it.

[@johnbeckwith1361]

I know that feeling. -From California.

[@frufru0071]

Well said. Very well written, indeed. Thank you.🙏🏼

[@leesher1845]

👍👍👍👍👍

[@jengable4888]

Especially if you have been basically beaten down and imprisoned when you have never done anything to anyone to deserve what has been done...especially to my infant daughter and myself !

[@kimma508]

You are so right!

[@professorsc213]

A man who loves and idolizes his mother is a good man. I express my deepest sympathy to Gene Simmons for the passing of his mother.

[@ghouliebass]

It angers me to know and when these young people talk about how they hate this country so much. They have been taught at a young age that America is a horrible racist place but they have no idea just how good we have it here. When I was growing up there was an elderly couple that lived next door to my parent’s house way back in the early 80s. I barely remember them I was just a kid in elementary school but I remember he had a tattoo on his arm. I didn’t know what it was or what it meant and he rarely if ever spoke of his experiences except with my father but later in life long after he passed away my father explained to me that the tattoo was the way the Nazis numbered the prisoners and kept track of them in the concentration camps. My neighbor was a successful businessman and had a nice house and always had two new cars in the driveway and I always told my father how much he loved America and the greatest day of his life was the day the camps were liberated by the American forces. The young people of today definitely need to be educated in history and understand the atrocities that were overcome as well as the blood spilled in order for us to have the freedoms we have today.

[@rishiramkissoon6976]

I am an immigrant-I feel the same as Genes mom. I am stunned to watch young Americans this year trash their country and its history. If any of them spent a year where most immigrants came from-they would grab their passport, hop on a flight back and kiss the ground at US customs line

[@bobfromdenison]

We have a lot of sociopaths and psychopaths running around. If we can ever control them the country will be a much better place. That's one explanation for all the covid deaths.

[@Whoopdido777]

I recently moved from Minnesota to Florida, so I had to hire a trucking company to bring all my stuff down. The driver of the truck was a 40 year old guy from Belarus. He lived his first 20 years there and actually got 2 degrees from a college in Belarus. One in engineering and I can’t remember the other one. He said that NYU wanted him to come over and play basketball and then he was hoping to play semi pro basketball after that, but instead he ended up in the moving business and started to make quite a bit of money and he’s been doing that ever since. Now he owns his own tractor and owns his own franchise and I’d bet he does quite well financially. But, anyway it was interesting to hear him talk about what it was like living in a Communist country. It was horrible. The USA was like heaven once he got here. All these idiot college kids who think that communism and socialism is so great and capitalism is evil really should go spend a year living in one of those countries. I think they’d come back with a different point of view.

[@Hespeakstruth]

The young people have been indoctrinated by their teachers. Unfortunately.

[@Whoopdido777]

@@Hespeakstruth That’s almost certainly true. My question is why do so many teachers/professors feel this way and and feel the need to pass their beliefs onto the current generation of young people? None of them have spent any time in a socialist or communist country, so they don’t know what it’s like. I just don’t get why anybody would want to live in a society like that. Why work harder or be more inventive than anybody else if the government is just going to take away everything you worked so hard for anyway?

[@Texas1836]

For the most part, we are an ungrateful lot. Bless Gene. RIP to his mom. He loved his mama.

[@teryoldham7006]

Loves his mom

[@cursedchest6469]

Mama's boy

[@idoyahel]

His name Is Chaim-Chaim Weitz Klein and he is an Israeli-American. we love him

[@alfredvigilotti3709]

Yes we are an ungrateful lot,,,,,just look at the man hanging from a cross,,,,he took mine and your sins away,,yet to this day most people still don't accept him,,,you will meet him on your final judgement day,, guarantee you'll be balling your eyes out,,,for Forgiveness

[@Texas1836]

@@alfredvigilotti3709 we will indeed be bawling our eyes out. And bowing in humility to Him.

[@digitalpapa2]

Beautiful message. God bless you, Gene Simmons. God bless, my country, America!

[@ClawDraven]

América is ALL the continent..North, central and South América..United States is name of the country..

[@luisruizalvarez6860]

Your country is calles United States Of America.

[@wayneb4]

Well said Sir.

[@wayneb4]

I know what you were saying.God bless you.

[@thomasjust2663]

Only immigrants truly appreciate America, my Mexican father loved America and even in his old age he said if he could he would grab a gun to defend it

[@charlesdjones1]

NO ONE in the music industry works harder than Gene Simmons. He's earned everything he has in this life, he's truly lived out the American dream. I recently watched a documentary about him produced in Japan, called The Seventy Year Old Demon, the amount of preparation that goes into a Kiss concert is mind boggling.

[@JoelMSimental]

Education and values start at home! God bless!

[@iamagr8hunter]

Barry White, if your brains were dynamite you couldn’t blow your nose....🙄

[@killagill5774]

Yeah and so many thug kids are killing each other every day all across our country because they are not even taught the values of life

[@LifeLifemoreAbundantly]

Definitely. Forget the public schools. They need serious reformation.

[@Warchief01]

@@killagill5774 You can thank that rap shit for that

[@nigel900]

Bingo!

[@ronrolph]

Damn, that was powerful. Never knew his background. I'm a Marine Iraq vet and went all over the world and the one constant in every country I went to, regardless of religion or ethnicity, is that they all would give anything to come to America. That really tells you all you need to know.

[@J_Braz_]

Thank you, Sir.

[@midnightrunner684]

M.A.G.A

[@vickiebohy1742]

T

[@vickiebohy1742]

Absolutely right.Gene 's mom loved America, and so does he. Thank you Gene. He is what being an immigrant should be about.

[@acavell6184]

What I find strange is why so many people come to the UK if they knew

[@RJ-tp6mr]

Gene is right, the foundation of America starts at home with The Grace of God. Gene your a very Honorable man, Thank you for not forgetting to be Greatful.

[@RJ-tp6mr]

@inside outside upside downside What about the skeletons in your closet, but your a good guy right, Cumquat.

[@RJ-tp6mr]

@inside outside upside downside Joey why does it keep coming out of your mouth. I'm sure you're mentors would be proud of your demented behavior.

[@ryanwilson5936]

Funny, the constitution actually tries to further itself from any religious influence. Saying that “the grace of god” is the way for America is literally anti-American rhetoric. You people never cease to disappoint me....

[@brunohistoriayletras]

and pigs can fly

[@TheDragonLady]

Separation of church and state

[@garyworley5806]

Damn. I'm getting emotional listening to him describe his Mom's love and pride for this country.

[@jameswoods1810]

NOW THAT'S TRUE AMERICAN RESPECT ... !!! 🇺🇸👍👍👍

[@ladyjustice3092]

If this is the Real James Woods, please get back on Twitter 😁

I hear a lot of assholes in the Lower comment section saying he's a Zionist why just because he's a Jew that doesn't make him a Zionist despite the fact that the man has made a ton of money in his career has made multiple album sales don't want to knock him down because he's a Jew I see we got ourselves some haters and the man lost his family to the motherfucking Nazis I can't stand motherfuckers like that

@penguins inadiorama okay so what's your point?

@penguins inadiorama dang man where did you get your PhD you sound like you been to college?

[@masterblaster3914]

GENE SIMMONS 2024

[@Omega13channel]

As an United States Army veteran I appreciate the gratitude to our nation that your mother had. I can’t imagine what she went through being in a concentration camp. She lived into her 90s - God bless her. Very sweet and touching that gene Simmons loved and respected his mother so much.

[@terryp79]

Very well put. And yes he is an exemplary human being.

[@______6057]

Thank you for your service Omega13.😊🖤

[@michaelbragg6903]

He always said that he was always proud to be a mama’s boy

[@carloscerati6607]

Never really cared much for Gene but he's got my respect.

[@Barabbas7798]

Ditto

[@robertnew4507]

Yes.

[@triciajohansen7124]

Thanks, Carlos, we can disagree and still be respectful.

[@patred1237]

You took it to the limits what America can bless you with. My condolences. 👍🙏🌷

[@madbutler6022]

Agreed!

[@nancyk5203]

Used to watch that same moving TV station sign off as a kid with my mom in the 70s. It's actually posted on KZbin. It does bring tears to the eyes. Wish we could go back to the days of TV channels "going to sleep" late at night, just to see & hear that beautiful sign off again.

[@stevegant7286]

Gene Simons is an American Patriot, God bless you Gene!

[@aidanjoyce3248]

Patriot??he's americas greatest hero goddamnit

[@shaman9628]

Are y'all insane?! Gene Simmons is not what you think he is!

[@BobSmith-oj7kh]

I'm Simmons worships Satan do you worship Satan to and are you responsible for all of the children that get killed every year like 10 million go to hell Satanist

[@ronaldjones398]

Yes, and Thank You very Much, and more to the point , I Thank Your Mom

[@peterhlinka4789]

Gene Simmons America's Greatest Hero? I dunno, are you quoting him? What I do know about him are two things 1) His mother is certainly qualified for the title. 2) Based upon every radio spot, television appearance and printed word I've ever known regarding this man, Gene Simmons is half self aggrandizing gas bag and half circus sideshow huckster and conman the calibre of which would make PT Barnum blush. His musical abilities consist of a rudimentary knowledge and demonstration of 3 chords, all poorly played with he himself as his biggest admirer and #1 fan. Unhindered by creativity nor talent, he represents the Donald Trump of bass players. He knew which heartstrings to play speaking to a room of Pentagon somebodies or other. Squeezing out a tear for dear Mom. I'm half suprised there wasn't a stagehand in the wings to hand him Kleenex tissues on cue...

[@13Wolfie13]

Maybe when he gets done being a rock god he'll go back to teaching. We could use him in our schools.

[@gingercox6468]

Ever see how long his tongue is?

[@13Wolfie13]

@@gingercox6468 Not in person.

[@vickiebohy1742]

He was a history teacher. Bet he would be a great teacher. Fun, but stern when necessary.

[@Vintagekindagirl3]

If public schools will ever allow love of country to be taught again.

[@lauraduffy9055]

@@Vintagekindagirl3 They better. Cancel culture needs to go.

[@23Firedude]

Well said Gene. Your mother was a great woman. Never forget what she taught you. May she Rest In Peace.

[@d.g.n9392]

Thank you for the patriotic message. Our older generation were such great examples. I’m 67 , when I was a kid my grandfather would break out in song, “The Star Spangled Banner “. He was born in 1899, and us kids were fortunate enough to spend many times with the grandparents. He was always singing, sometimes “when the roll is called up yonder, I’ll be there”. Great memories.

[@manuelgchapajr4472]

Nothing like MOM!!! Thank You for the Beautiful Story!!!

[@cajunpipesmoker1519]

Listening to Gene you truly understand the 'Demon' is just a persona, a character he plays. He's really a highly intelligent, America loving man!

[@SekhmetSecretWeapon]

indeed...

[@valvenator]

Same goes for Vincent Damon Furnier aka Alice Cooper. They're the kind of people you could sit up with all hours of the night just discussing everyday topics and never be bored.

[@Bikewithlove]

Everyone has a dark side - a shadow self, according to Carl Jung. Gene’s a guy who grew aware of the importance of his own duality and incorporated it to make others feel genuinely excited to be alive. Gene’s a monster of a guy, but he’s also a regular person, and he’s a kid too - just like all of us. Some people can’t accept the monster within so it comes up in destructive ways. People lke Gene channel it & put it to work for others. A lovely story from Gene about his mother’s appreciation for the freedom from the repressed inner monsters of the world she came here from.

[@caravaggio31]

@@valvenator You got it, Alice is an amazing guy.

[@steveacevedo820]

I've never seen Gene Simmons be so humble and authentic in revealing his true feelings for his love and admiration of his Mom and America. Respect.

[@ytr3488]

He's a good actor isn't he?

[@LIFE-nh4zq]

Alot of people never research peoples background and just go off from what the evil media shows. Its sad because people should get educated on things that really interest them and any other things they put 2 cents into. F the media!!!!

[@gbc77000]

​@@ytr3488 you've obviously never seen Runaway! 😂

[@ricooreily1597]

He really does! He was speaking from his heart and that takes a real to express that in front of others. I have huge respect for Gene, I teared up myself listening to him tell his story

[@cheryllmartin2383]

My favorite part of his reality show was his relationship with his mom. I had no idea she passed. R.I.P. you wonderful lady.

[@keeganstewart3916]

I loved the show Family Jewels too! Gene and Shannon's two kids were funny and well adjusted. They were a funny, close knit family. But the visits to his mom were hilarious! He was definitely a mama's boy and loved and respected her so very much.

[@joelgoldenberg1100]

Desi Arnaz made a similarly patriotic and tearful speech at an awards show in the 1950s.

[@WhatWouldZappaSay]

Is that here on YT? I would love to see that!

[@Aleainctaest]

Here is a clip that may be of what you said ... kzbin.info/www/bejne/oIvOoYmQir9qfs0

[@mkultra11]

How times have changed . Ungrateful people

[@joelgoldenberg1100]

​@@WhatWouldZappaSay Found it! Start at 3:00 kzbin.info/www/bejne/g4ixk6awoL2Aa9U

[@joelgoldenberg1100]

@@Aleainctaest That's it!

[@bobmoore303]

I've met Gene before- he's a genuinely nice guy with a big heart

[@TexasRose50]

I met him too. Very nice guy!!!

[@billbrooks6756]

me too totally cool guy

[@highping1786]

Strange that he seems like such a jerk in public.

[@louieflash7190]

God Bless America. The greatest country in the world. Thanks Gene.

[@buggss653]

god bless

[@jadorealissawhite-gluz5706]

No it’s not

[@louieflash7190]

@@jadorealissawhite-gluz5706 Well it's a good thing you have a choice to live where you please. I suggest you do as such and leave the people who love America to continue to do so. Good day.

[@jadorealissawhite-gluz5706]

@@louieflash7190 alright, simmer down

[@jjabblePlayStation]

@@jadorealissawhite-gluz5706 Name another country better than the U.S.....Or close enough, if you find one, I'd bet it's run by caucasians but go ahead, take your time to answer.

[@jengable4888]

Gene Simmons....he is living a very good life. He is lucky to have a mother that truly loved him and wanted him to succeed !

[@marinegrunt6633]

God bless your mother Gene, thanks for standing up for old glory.

[@scottfrommaryland7658]

Gene is 100% right. America is the promised land. Don't take it for granted, not even for a minute. Stand up straight and proud and God Bless America!

[@peppino1961]

America is the promised land? Half of the US population have less than $500 in their savings account. There is more overt racism now than ever before. Their school system is in shambles. The infrastructure is in need of billions of dollars of repairs. Crime in urban areas and homelessness is rampant. The US was once a great place. It hasn’t been in over 30 years. You are a blind patriot. Wake up.

[@Colith1]

@@peppino1961 America does indeed have its problems, like all nations do. The one reason America has many of its problems is because it not only accepts other nations best but also its worst. Everyone wants to be here but they bring their problems with them. We are catering to the lowest common denominator instead expecting the best of our people. If America is no longer what it used to be its because it's citizens are no longer capable of making the tough decisions that need to be made. That being said we are still one of the most free nations on the planet and anyone who comes here still has a far better chance of a better life than if they stay where they are. The first step in fixing any problem is admitting we have one. However, America still is the land of opportunity and there's nothing wrong with anyone being patriotic.

[@peppino1961]

@@Colith1 Your opinion is fine and I agree. What I can’t stand is how Americans generally think the world begins and ends with them. They have this grade school mentality when they say they’re number 1. The US was once a great place but isn’t anymore and many Americans have stated this. You are right in being patriotic, as any people should be. I just don’t understand this blind patriotism and idiotic statements professing America’s promised land status, and other false and exaggerated claims.

[@moonlightfishin4113]

@@peppino1961 Thats because we are all born equal. After that some are motivated and driven to aspire to success. Others are ....others are losers.

[@peppino1961]

@@moonlightfishin4113 yeah and he is a racist loser with zero talent. He is a business man not a musician

[@BloodofPatriots]

One thing Gene has always been is ABSOLUTELY PROUD of being an American.

[@David-vn2id]

Gene is proud to be Gene.....a tool. he does not have any ability to look towards others on the planet... if you can't see this you are an idiot. Wanna learn the truth about Gene.... just listen to every interview of his sons and you will get the truth.

[@andymartinez767]

I am in Australia, migrated with my parents when i was 4, and it is touching to see REAL PATRIOTISM

[@josephcordero1058]

I literally have no words, but tears.

[@lindahandley5267]

I used to love it when his mom would be on his t.v. series. She really loved her boy and her country!

[@johncollins7423]

I'm sure you remember the scenes in the den at Flo's house, that showed the display of KISS stuff she always kept there & how she just BEAMED when she spoke about how proud she was of, quote, "my little Chaim", which would instantly reduce him to tears. She was truly a beautiful & strong woman, inside & out!

[@lindahandley5267]

@@johncollins7423 Yes she was! He should have had a series with him and her!

[@johncollins7423]

@@lindahandley5267 That would've been awesome!

[@johncollins7423]

@@lindahandley5267 Oh, I just remembered this. I got to meet Gene a couple times & asked him about when someone, I can't recall who he said it was, referred to him as a "Mama's boy" because he always speaks so lovingly of her. He told me, "if loving my mother & respecting the strength she showed to give me the best life she could, no matter how hard it was on her to do so, then yes! I was then, I am now & will proudly be a Mama's boy until the day I die."

[@vickiebohy1742]

Yes, she did. She was precious.

[@truthseeker2077]

This brings tears to my eyes. I remember those end of day closings as well. No way they would show anything patriotic with the current leftist main stream media these days. God bless American and the Stars and Stripes forever! Thank you Gene Simmons.

[@donaldennis8218]

Amen

[@jimmysapien9961]

Look at the current situation ! God I believe is not happy with America!!! We all need to stick to our old ways of Beliefs

[@jimmysapien9961]

Truth Seeker I Agree

[@brunohistoriayletras]

if you cry with this you're such a fool, I can say something more rude but some sissies of this channel will erase my words.

[@angelf3365]

So do I . My grandmother had to leave my father at 8 years old with a Marine officer at GITMO. My dad spent a week with the Marines until catholic Charities and the Peter Pan project got him to the US . My dad said the Marines would play baseball with the Cuban kids . My dad learned to live Elvis because they played it in the base . When I turned 17 I enlisted in the Marines . I owe this country my family’s freedom . Dint ever be ashamed to say GOD bless America

[@stevenhersom8992]

From a member of the KISS ARMY, if only the people of today lived this country as much as you and your mother do, and did, there would be no bs going on now. Thank you

[@crosenblum]

He now understands, and as an older man has seen the price of what happens to a country that no longer stands for the values that made us the promised land. A place where anyone can work hard, create their own future, and be free to rise as high as they dream and work. A place where we defend our freedom, because they are so precious, and if we don't we become just another country in the winds of history.

[@jetcitysinatra7300]

If We are defending our freedoms then how come we won't stop the Government from taking them away from us?

[@jetcitysinatra7300]

@BKD Vickers We the older generation are not teaching the younger generation that WE have to defend OUR FREEDOMS or the Government will take them and make them a privilege instead of keeping them RIGHTS. . . It's our fault really. The founding fathers said we have to overthrow the Government when they get this dangerous and jeopardize America's Survival. But we have allowed the Government to make it illegal for us to do that.

[@pilroberts6185]

Not sure why this was recommended to me but so very glad it was! God Bless America and Godspeed Gene!

[@jacket0519]

Pil Roberts the question isn’t why was it recommended, but why wasn’t it sooner

[@tfrost33elkhunter]

In 1978 I was a boy of 7 years. That’s when I saw the album KISS Destroyer! I have been a fan ever since. You are a great patriot and sounds like your mother was as well! Thank you!

[@jerrysanders9101]

Tony Frost yea I’m same age, and for a minute I didn’t really like Gene or Paul because the way they treated Peter and Ace, but that speech shows a rare patriotic specimen today, and gave me a new found respect for Gene.

[@orphan9767]

Me too Tony.

[@leesher1845]

Gene was born Chaim Witz. May his mother’s memory be a blessing.

[@craiggetchell1216]

I have officially rejoined the KISS Army! Who's with me?

[@johnfinley8158]

I never left the kiss army.

[@dmkdm3343]

At almost 70 at his guy is America

[@dmkdm3343]

hhhk20 Wake up stupid

[@jesussotelo4775]

I never left

[@bobbyrobby3600]

I never was with the KISS Army of demons - no thanks.

[@asistx]

Bless his mother and all those who suffered under those times. Bless this patriot and his band for the love and respect they all show this country and our heros! Gene, your mom is looking down at you with love and pride ... always. Never forget the suffering of those who came before you!

[@fordsrule35]

So I assume you also mean the Germans who suffered AFTER the war was over.

[@harambo9805]

Don't forget about the suffering of Palestine too.

[@mchapman132]

My late dad was a Sergeant US Army Air Corps WWII. Normandy. He passed away in ‘92. He loved this country, he was willing to die for her. He’d be heartbroken to see our country today. RIP daddy. 💕🇺🇸

[@Kabeezees]

And your father was an HONORABLE man.

[@mchapman132]

@@Kabeezees - thank you. He was a wonderful man. Dearly loved, dearly missed.

[@deborahpensa5211]

His story was painful to tell but I thank him for sharing it. And I thank him and his dear departed mother for loving this country like I do. We are all so blessed to live here. God Bless America.

[@heblokk374]

God Bless you Mr. Gene Simmons and your Mother. Thank you

[@brentedgar3466]

Gene thank-you for all the support you have shown to our troops!!

[@TheKenPrescott]

"Take my word for it . . . America is the Promised Land." God, I am crying like a damn baby. Thank you, Gene. In nine words, you laid it all out. My father gave 20 years of his life to the Navy, I gave eight of mine to the Marines. And Gene Simmons just explained why.

[@imbolgofficial]

We owe so much to his Mother She really taught him how to be tenacious and not settle. She said to "what now?" When showed he the first check he got for 10k in the 70s.

[@kahanakahuna1470]

Heart-felt sentiment. Patriots know our liberty is under threat and should not be taken for granted.

[@frogger1952]

Gene's story about his Mom brought my friend's Mom to mind. When I was in elementary school back in the early 60's, she told me that as a young girl during WW II, she spent nights in the London subways with thousands of others as the German V-2s came reigning down upon them. She married a US soldier and became a citizen when they moved to America. She loved this country and I remember her telling me that all those "demonstrators" that took to the streets in the 60's had no idea what they were doing because they had never lived elsewhere. They had no idea how great we had it.

[@charazarz9280]

“...had no idea what they were doing”. These words can be spoken today. Ignorance should not be empowered.

[@jv-ep2tc]

many demonstrated against the viet nam war and thus helped to end it. take your head out of your ass. the USA is one place where you can make your thoughts known..."we the people" and bring about change. your friend's mother was not seeing the whole story, she didn't really understand. that happens sometimes.

[@chubbyninja89]

@@charazarz9280 I honestly think that while stuff like the Vietnam War and such weren't needed and went on for too long, I think that even those protesters and such back then were morons. They had no idea how good they had it. And the same can be said for all these leftist SJW morons today. They have no idea how good they've got it. In many other countries around the world, such as China or Benezuela, which they try to celebrate, they'd be getting shot for if they protested, but they try to pretend that things would be SOOO much better if the America became a communist or socialist shit hole as well.

[@michaelbonham224]

As a son of a USAF 'Nam vet---who wanted nothing to do with me because the doctors told him & my bio mom(with whom I have a relationship, thanks to my adoptive mom's late brother(FBI, P.I.) this has brought me to tears. Although I seriously don't think my disability had anything to do with Agent Orange, I'm glad to read/hear about celebrities who support our service members who have---and still do--with honor & distinguishment.

[@charlessloan1809]

God Bless America, Gene Simmons, and his Mom Flora Klein

[@anitastodolak9882]

Amen! I agree! I love Gene Simmons and his love for his Mom and America! God bless him!

[@triciajohansen3027]

Shalom, Gene and God bless his late mother. 😪🙏❤🇺🇸

[@cacildoneto5090]

Who is Gene Simmons 🤷

[@rc9660]

@@cacildoneto5090 FU

[@ytr3488]

@@rc9660 no FU

[@cards0486]

When you learn the story of Genes’s mother’s experience in a concentration camp, then a young mother with a little boy in Israel, abandoned by her husband you could cry. I developed such respect for Gene, and such admiration of the courage of his mother, I’ve never forgotten it.

[@maried5085]

He who doesn't appreciate something, pays a dear price..value your freedom it is always a conflict away.

[@cahtshiri]

Yes, his mother seemed to be a lovely person and you could tell he truly respected her as well as loved her.

[@aynsleighmalayne3558]

This country holds a way for a better life for anyone who wants it. Ppl stuck in the past are cheating themselves, and Gene and his mother are wonderful examples of moving forward, paying back and giving thanks and tribute to the country that’s foundation is built upon God’s’ design and principles for everyone to live the way he intended.

[@crazycats535]

Gene Simmons is brilliant.

[@GoddessLinda1]

Thank you for another side to Gene Simmons! My condolences to you, Gene. My favorite member of KISS! 🇺🇸🌹🌹🌹😢🙏🏻

[@pminiger9278]

I remember exactly what he is talking about. Incredibly well said. Yes, you are safe here. You are safe.

[@anitajinfla9762]

His Mother, Florence seemed like the sweetest Mom ever. RIP to her as she was deeply loved... And missed. Gene gave her a wonderful life as she did for him...

[@johnchase4408]

I remember those old television nights very well. God Bless You & Your Mom, Gene. 🇺🇸

[@anthonyimperato3818]

Thank you Mr.Simmons for loving OUR COUNTRY.....its in short supply and getting shorter by the day. Thank you for sharing your wonderful heartwarming experience. God Bless

[@pauladkins9829]

We love you, Gene and Mom ❤

[@stevenwheat3621]

First time hearing that she passed away. So sad to hear that. Through the few vids I've seen of her, she was a sweetheart.

[@vickicaldwell8320]

So wonderful to see and hear someone so touched with appreciation of this wonderful,blessed country!! Good bless you!

[@trurobertson]

And things like this remind me why Kiss , especially Gene Simmons have been a huge influence in my life for many years. Love you Genie!

[@Everclearish]

Yes... I miss the 70's also. what the hell happened?!

[@mofo7689]

Many have absolutely no idea how educated and eloquent a speaker Gene is before either a conversational or musical mic. He is always well composed and easy to hear.

[@tiny5500]

The AMERICAN DREAM!!!! Humbling, thankful, patriotic and a true American!!! This is what it's about folks FREEDOM TO LIVE YOUR DREAMS AND NEVER FORGET OUR BLESSINGS!! GOD BLESS AMERICA ❤️🇺🇸❤️🇺🇸❤️🇺🇸❤️🇺🇸❤️🇺🇸❤️