KISS Guitarist's World War II Hero Father Honored On Veterans Day

November 12, 2007

The Oregonian has published an article on KISS guitarist Tommy Thayer's father Jim Thayer — a World War II hero who went on to a stellar military career. An excerpt from the article follows:

Today, on Veterans Day, Thayer, 85, likely is sitting atop the back seat of a fancy car, participating in a parade that honors those who fought in past wars. After the holiday, as civilian aide to the secretary of the Army, he'll visit Walter Reed Army Medical Center to monitor conditions and improvements in health care after the recent scandal.

When he talks about the soldiers involved in the current conflict, he speaks with the tone of a concerned parent. He thinks a lot about those fighting in Iraq and Afghanistan. He worries for their care and safety. "We can have a lot of thoughts about this war, one way or another," he says, looking out the window of his office. "But my job is to help the soldiers. It's what it was when I first enlisted and it's what it is today.

"They're doing a duty and we need to make sure we support them. Hell, war is a terrible thing. We just need to remember that a lot of them are kids."

Read the entire story at www.oregonlive.com.

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