When one thinks of what it means to be a Bruin, there is no better example than Butkus Award Winner Eric Kendricks. His hard work, commitment, and dedication have has always been about team. He has given much on the field and off the field. Today, in front of his teammates, he received a surprise visit and a very well deserved award and moment.

Thank you Eric for all you have done. We will miss you on Saturdays but look forward to seeing you on Sundays.

I think Devin Lucien put it best:

You want to know what all us Bruins aspire to be? Watch @EKLA6 You deserve it. Love you man. pic.twitter.com/GPm0DLMY3s — Devin Lucien (@D_Lucien15) December 9, 2014

then:

Then he just chills with us, like it's nothing. The Dude is the truth. pic.twitter.com/FOsacHKIBn — Devin Lucien (@D_Lucien15) December 9, 2014

Congratulations Eric and as always...

Go Bruins!