Bill enlisted in the Navy in January 1997, and graduated Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL (BUD/S) training in June of 1998. Bill was a highly decorated combat veteran with numerous awards throughout multiple overseas deployments. His awards included three Bronze Stars with Valor.

There was no one like Bill Mulder. With the strength of a lion and the heart of a lamb, our Bill was born a warrior and died a hero. Bill is survived by his wife and children, sister, brothers and numerous other family, friends and teammates. Bill was born with the spirit of a warrior and was a hero to all who knew him. He lived life to the fullest.