He told me he wants to be recruited ?

He wants to be recruited into Iraq , i dont think it's the right thing to do , but i dont wnat to get in the way of his dreams . he told me if he went to serve for his country that if he died when he was over there that i will remember that he never left , and that his spirit lay with me in my heart forever . touching yes , reasurring yes . but i dont want him to leave , i am in a tough time right now , i dont know what to tell him , i already told him that it was a bad idea and that this country is ok for the time being and he doesnt need to risk his life , but then again , it is his dream , any advice ?