 Arkansas State Senator Matt Stone drew on a biblical story to convey hope and faith in the face of tragedy. Evil was done on Fordyce that day, but if we unite, remain strong, and keep our faith in God, we'll see good come out of this. Already, I've seen the community come together and unite, Stone remarked. Concluding the visit, Governor Sanders and her husband, First Gentleman Brian Sanders, paid their respects at the memorial at the Mad Butcher.