Parents of 25-year-old Matthew Tenedorio, one of the many people killed in the New Orleans terrorist attack, recalled Thursday on CNN the final moments they had with their son before appearing to break down.
Early Wednesday morning, authorities said that 42-year-old Shamsud-Din Jabbar plowed his car into New Year’s celebrations on Bourbon Street, killing at least 14 people and injuring dozens. On “Erin Burnett OutFront,” Lou and Cathy Tenedorio told CNN host Erin Burnett how the couple had warned their son about going into the area, but he reassured them not to worry before hugging them for the last time.
“We just were able to tell each other we love each other, you know, ‘I love you, Happy New Year. Text me when you get home,’” Cathy said. “‘Please don’t forget we’re going to be worried about you’ and, you know, ‘Why don’t you just stay local here on…
