Earlier this week, Bob Wilson, the legendary radio play-by-play man for the Boston Bruins from the Big Bad Bruins era through the mid 1990’s, passed away at the age of 85 after a long battle with lung cancer (via the Boston Herald).

Wilson’s tenure started in the early 70’s calling the Bruins’ two Stanley Cup victories in 1970 and 1972 for WBZ radio. From Bobby Orr to Don Cherry to Terry O’Reilly, to Ray Bourque, Wilson had some memorable calls up until his retirement in 1994.

“On behalf of the Boston Bruins organization, we are saddened to learn of the passing of Bob Wilson,” Bruins President Cam Neely said in a statement. “For a generation of New England hockey fans, Bob’s legendary voice was synonymous with the Bruins and he will always be a part of our club’s history. Our thoughts are with Nancy and their children during this difficult time.”

Wilson’s accolades speak for itself. In 1987, he was inducted into the media wing of the Hockey Hall of Fame after receiving the Foster Hewitt Memorial Award. Twenty years later, Wilson earned local honors when he was inducted into the Massachusetts Broadcaster’s Hall of Fame.

On March 26, 2011, the Bruins honored Wilson by naming the home radio booth after him on the Level 9 Press Box.

Several members of the Bruins media took to Twitter to offer their thoughts and condolences. Here are a few tweets:

To me, the one and only radio voice of the Bruins. RIP Bob Wilson, The Voice. age 85. http://t.co/5EcM0FYK6Y”

— Dave Goucher (@DavidCGoucher) January 17, 2015

At the dedication of the Bob Wilson Radio Booth. The last time I saw him. So sad we won’t hear that great voice again pic.twitter.com/yQPSd77963 — Dave Goucher (@DavidCGoucher) January 17, 2015

We are saddened by news of the death of legendary Bruins radio play-by-play man Bob Wilson. He was my greatest inspiration. — Jack Edwards (@RealJackEdwards) January 17, 2015

And yes, “This building is vibrating” was a deliberate and direct tribute to Bob Wilson’s “the building is moving” from Boston Garden days.

— Jack Edwards (@RealJackEdwards) January 17, 2015

A great man I use to speak with daily in old Garden’s press box. Just learned of the passing of Bob Wilson. You & your voice, Rest Easy!

— Ric Duarte (@Bruins_Diehard) January 17, 2015

“Phil Esposito quick shot, save Meloche! Rebound save Meloche!” Miss you already, Bob Wilson, 85. RIP #Bruins

— Mick Colageo (@MickColageo) January 17, 2015