George Hunkins, 91, found out he was colorblind in 1945, when he enlisted to serve in World War II.

The discovery led to his placement at the Naval Station Great Lakes boot camp near Chicago during the war. After all these years Hunkins continues to serve — he now leads an annual walk for veterans in St. Paul.

Hunkins, a Breckenridge, Minn., native, started the event last year after becoming inspired by the annual Veterans Day parade in New York. On Sunday a second round of the walk will take place, starting at 1 p.m. at the Veterans Service Building on 12th Street.

As World War II veteran numbers dwindle, Hunkins said, it’s important to continue their legacy, as well as support all U.S. veterans.

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“I’m one of the younger World War II guys so I’m kind of the leader,” he said. “The walk is a good thing to do in St. Paul.”

Although only three walked last year, Hunkins expects 70 to 80 people to show up Sunday, after he and his fellow organizers worked to publicize the event more by announcing the event at church and local veteran group events as well as sending out emails.

“It can get bigger from something small,” Hunkins said. “We did our homework this time.”

Walkers can expect to span the sidewalks of downtown St. Paul from St. Peter Street to Kellogg Boulevard — then head back up Wabasha Street and return to the Veterans Service Building near the Minnesota Capitol.