CWA Mourns Kevin Mashburn

CWA Local 6360 member Kevin Mashburn, an AT&T tech in Gladstone, Mo., was assaulted and killed while working on the job.

Kevin Mashburn, a longtime AT&T technician and union brother of 41 years, was fatally beaten while on the job.

A Kansas City ex-convict clubbed Kevin with a crowbar when he would not give up his wallet last week, according to the Kansas City Star.  Police have charged the assaulter with first-degree murder, attempted robbery and armed criminal action.

Kevin, 58, was performing non-critical maintenance spare work on a telecommunications cross box in Gladstone, Missouri. Although Kevin suffered severe head injuries, he managed to pull himself into the company vehicle and send a message to dispatch. He attempted to drive away to safety, but, overcome by his injuries, crashed the vehicle into a nearby ditch. Shortly thereafter, he was found by police unconscious in the vehicle. He was rushed to a nearby hospital where he died.

Kevin is survived by his wife, Barbara, four children and a 10-month-old granddaughter. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family, friends and those who worked with him.

CWA Local 6360 has set up a fund in Kevin's honor benefitting his family. Donations can be sent to CWA Local 6360 c/o Kevin Mashburn Memorial Fund at 6415 Universal Ave., Kansas City, MO, 64120.