Sons soldier on for the future EVERYTIME you turn on the television, there are reports about the war in Iraq. But the conflict is many miles away and there might be a temptation to dismiss it as not important. After all, it s not going to affect anyone here.is it? Well, there are at least three families in Barry who scour the news every day for information about loved ones serving in the war-torn regions. And they ve spoken to the News of their hopes - and fears. While many have returned home after a sixth month tour, one brave Barry lad is in Iraq alongside the Black Watch as they assisting the American forces.