Kiss Legends Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley Honor Ace Frehley at Memorial

## Remembering Ace Frehley

Ace Frehley’s family and close friends recently gathered to celebrate his life during a heartfelt ceremony in the Bronx. This intimate event welcomed members from Frehley’s legendary band, Kiss, including Gene Simmons, Paul Stanley, and Peter Criss.

### Reflections from Friends

Eddie Trunk, a SiriusXM host and a close friend of Frehley, shared his thoughts about the ceremony and confirmed the attendance of the surviving members of Kiss. “Ace Frehley has now been laid to rest in Bronx, NY,” he posted on social media. “It has been an emotional couple of days, bidding farewell to a rock icon and dear friend.” The gathering included a select group of family and friends, honoring the legacy of this musical legend.

Trunk also revealed plans for a tribute show to celebrate Frehley’s contributions to music, with the support of his family. “Many of us believe this is well-deserved,” he noted.

### The Legacy Left Behind

Frehley, known for his profound impact on rock music, passed away at the age of 74 in Morristown, New Jersey, on October 16. His representative, Lori Lousararian, noted that his death followed a “recent fall at his home,” though further details regarding the cause were not provided.

Kiss bassist Gene Simmons took to social media shortly after Frehley’s passing to share a heartfelt tribute. “Our hearts are broken. Ace has passed on. No one can touch Ace’s legacy,” he wrote. He expressed sadness that Frehley did not have the chance to be honored at the Kennedy Center Honors event in December, emphasizing, “Ace was the eternal rock soldier. Long may his legacy live on!”

### A Shared Tribute

Earlier on the day of the ceremony, Simmons and Paul Stanley released a joint statement that highlighted Frehley’s crucial role in the band’s history. They described him as “an essential and irreplaceable rock soldier” and affirmed, “He is and will always be a part of KISS’s legacy.”

The outpouring of love and remembrance for Ace Frehley reflects not only his contributions to rock music but also the profound impact he had on those who knew him personally.

What are your favorite memories or songs by Ace Frehley that celebrate his incredible journey in music?