this is why he wore the tape on his wrist

"What’s underneath the tape is actually something very special to me. When my dad passed away in February, my mom gave me his Livestrong bracelet that he had worn since the day he was diagnosed with cancer, 6 years prior. I have worn it ever since that day and refuse to take it off, which is why I tape over it during the games so nobody rips it! It means a lot to me, and it is a constant reminder of the courageous fight my dad had against Pancreatic cancer."

Stuart Holden - October 2009