The flag of the United States of America shall be flown at half
mast on all buildings owned or controlled by the City of Gardner after
the death of a veteran who has served honorably in the Armed Forces
of the United States and shall continue to be flown at half mast every
day until the burial of said veteran.
The Mayor of the City of Gardner shall have the authority to
have the flag of the United States flown at half mast by virtue of
a state and/or federal proclamation.