Very sad news for a father

[macstiltskin]

Sergeant Paul McAleese 29 was killed in Afghanistan it was reported today. This is a tragedy for his family and I suspect for his father very very hard. His father was one of the SAS team who stormed the Iranian embassy in London in 1980. I am sure that he will be extremely proud of his "Boy", yet being an ex service man himself possibly wouldn't have wanted his lad to face the same risks as he had himself in service.
This is something I currently have playing on my mind. My Father was a Royal Marine (WWII) and so was I, my boy (15) is very keen to follow the same path and form a tradition. I myself having seen the realities of soldiering, do not want him to join up. I would rather he went to University like his sister is about to.
Quite a few lads have asked my advice over the past few years and I tell them straight, that the glamour of a smart uniform can cost a heavy price later. Although it is a wonderful life with great mates.
Not too sure where I'm going here.... How would you feel if your child wanted to join up?