Ruth Chavez and her son, Jonathan, witnessed the attack while on vacation in New Orleans.
Courtesy of Ruth Chavez.
- A man drove into a crowd on Bourbon Street in New Orleans on New Year's Day, killing 14 people.
- Ruth Chavez, 40, was there celebrating with her 17-year-old son. They narrowly escaped harm.
- She told BI she hoped the horrific attack wouldn't ruin their beloved mom-and-son tradition.
This as-told-to essay is based on an interview with Ruth Chavez...