of Livonia, age 37. Killed in action in Afghanistan June 26, 2008.

Beloved husband of Mary. Loving stepfather of Brent Robinson and Hailie Robinson. Dearest son of Mary Beth & Mike Pluger and Leon & Sharon Hilton. Brother of Jeanine Hilton. Stepbrother of Mike & Tammy Holloway, Eric & Piper Holloway, and the late Danny Holloway.

Matthew was deployed to Afghanistan in April 2008 to work in an Embedded Training Team with the Afghani Police. He was an Army National Guard Soldier with F CO 425INF ABN LRS from Selfridge. He was also a Lathrup Village Police Officer. Matt was a beloved soldier and a police officer, he loved nothing more than to serve his country and help others.

Visitation will be Sunday and Monday from 2-8:00 p.m. at the Funeral Home.

Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday, July 8th at 11:00 a.m. at Brightmoor Christian Church 40800 W. 13 Mile Road, Novi, Michigan 48377. His body will lie in state at the Church after 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday.

Burial with take place at Great Lakes National Cemetery in Holly, Michigan.

Memorial contributions to Thin Blue Line of Michigan P.O. Box 415 Howell, MI 48844