PUYALLUP, Wash. — A Puyallup family is remembering 27-year-old Edward Poloka, a United States Postal Service worker murdered inside a Tukwila distribution center on Tuesday.
KIRO 7 spoke with Poloka’s family about the tragedy. They have started a GoFundMe to help with funeral expenses.
“In my mind, I was trying to process it like, the kind of person my brother is that shouldn’t happen,” said Kilbella Poloka.
Killbella is the eldest of six sisters. Edward is third in line, but the only brother and son in their big family.
“He’s the only one and that’s why it’s so hard for me. I have only one son and it’s so hard for me,” said Peti Poloka, Edward’s other.
The family shared memories of him with KIRO 7. They described him as goofy, lighthearted and caring.
“My brother was a very loving person. Whoever I bring to the house or whoever comes into our life, he loves them like his own,” Killbella added.
“Someone you can cry to and give you a big hug,” said Blessing Uipo, his younger sister.
“He was loved and known for his funny jokes,” said Amata Poloka, his older sister.
Amata says she and Edward worked at the USPS facility in Tukwila. She can’t believe she won’t see her brother there ever again.
