A HELPING HAND

HARLEY MEAGLEY

The background of my skateboard shows two different colors of waves on each half of the board, representing the unpredictable and shifting nature of life. But no matter how turbulent things get, there’s always a way forward.

On the tail, I put myself doing a skateboarding trick which has become a symbol of resilience for me. On the nose, Wounded Warrior Project (WWP) logo stands proud, reminding me of their support and role in my recovery. Along the bottom edge, I wrote “A Helping Hand” because those words reflect what I’ve received from WWP as well as my desire to give back to other veterans who are facing their own challenges.

Like skateboarding, life is about finding balance. Sometimes we fall, but we can always get back up with a helping hand.

ABOUT THE ARTIST

HARLEY MEAGLEY

Virginia Beach, Virginia

U.S. Navy Veteran

Harley joined the Navy in 2010 and served for five years before re-enlisting in 2019. In 2021, a rigging accident while deployed in Africa led to the amputation of his right leg.

At Walter Reed Army Medical Center, a Wounded Warrior Project (WWP) Adaptive Sports Coordinator, encouraged Harley to get back on snowboards and skateboards. The experience helped Harley regain control over his body and mind. Since then, Harley has been incredibly active in WWP events, adaptive sports, art therapy programs, and his Peer Support Group where he finds happiness through helping others and lifting warriors up.

“Wounded Warrior Project made it possible for me to not only focus on my physical recovery, but also find healing through creative expression.”