Refugee Status
Due to his role in the rescue of Lynch, the United States granted Mohammed and his family refugee status. Washington D.C. and the rest of America continued to celebrate him. Al Rehaief even published a book, Because Each Life Is Precious for $150,000 in October 2003.
Hospital Support
During her stay at the hospital, so many gifts and flowers poured in that she requested cards instead. Then, her family asked for donations to charity in lieu of gifts. Finally, after over three months, she was released in late July.