"Last week, one of our patients, Dilan Kohn got his final wish," reads an online note from Children's Hospital of Nevada. 

"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. Simmons for making this wish come true just in time. Unfortunately Dilan passed away peacefully a couple days later."

Pictures of Gene Simmons and Dilan Kohn together in the hospital can be seen at this location.

In other news, catch KISS live in concert at the following shows:

January
29 - Choctaw Grand Theater - Durant, OK    
 
February
11 - Badlands Pawn Gold and Jewelry - Sioux Falls, SD   
 
April
30 - Moonstone Music Festival - Orlando, FL   
 
May
20 - Hans-Martin-Schleyer-Halle - Stuttgart, Germany   
21 - Festhalle Frankfurt - Frankfurt Am Main, Germany      
23 - Westfalenhalle 1  Dortmund, Germany         
 
July
29 - Cheyenne Frontier Days - Cheyenne, WY
30 - North Dakota State Fair - Minot, ND