I am so sorry for you.
My husband commutes to work in Springfield VA, about 62 miles one way, on a Kawasaki KZ1200. Yes, he does it in part because of the cost of fuel. He has ridden for about 30 years from semi-pro road racing to dirt bikes. I wouldn't dream of trying to take away the pleasure he gets from riding. Every morning I hear it start up outside I say a prayer for his safety. He was involved in an accident in December totalling the car he was driving. Thank goodness he was in the car. We can and have replaced that....
My prayers are with you and the family.
Lisa N.