'The Six.' Descendent, author share story of Chinese Titanic survivor

JANESVILLE 鈥� When Tom Fong is asked what his father told him about surviving the April 15, 1912 sinking of the Titanic, Fong鈥檚 answer is brief and to the point.

鈥淣othing,鈥� Fong replies.

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