The following poem is dedicated to the Athletes attending the National Veterans Wheelchair Games.

Onward Wheelchair Soldiers

Roll onward wheelchair soldiers into the light of day

For the battle we fight is not one of war but for the strength and courage to say

We are best at what we do, at home, at work, at play

We meet each challenge the best we can, the all American way

Let all the wheelchair soldiers, assembled here today

Summon up that strength and courage as we go out to play

The National Veterans Wheelchair Games is but one way we can say

We are the wheelchair soldiers and we are here to stay

Though our weapons be the shot-put, javelin and the disk

That each and every event we choose may hold a certain risk

It is with strength and courage that we do battle on this field

And carry the banner of sportsmanship as our golden shield

Let all the wheelchair soldiers assembled here today

Show the world, that we are the best at home, at work, at play

Roll onward wheelchair soldiers into the light of day.

Written by: Larry G. Binger
U.S. Navy Disabled Veteran and Wheelchair Athlete
2005