I'll miss you, Casper.

The death of Gasper, one of the Georgia Aquarium's beluga whales, is sad.

The AJC.com's reader "guest book" for Gasper, is hilarious.

(thanks to Matt spotting this page)

Below is a small sampling what some people have posted so far:

"Gasper was the "James Brown" of the Ga. aquarium and will, like James, be remembered always."

"I'm glad his last year was spend with lots of love and attention by staff and people who visited with him....Gaspard will be missed..."

" Dear Gasper, Of all the whales I've known, you were the best."

"Thank you Zoo Atlanta for bringing Gasper to us."

"Gasper no more suffering, you are in the glory ocean. I smile for you!"

"I so much enjoyed watching Gasper "flirt" with a tiny girl at the big window one day."

"May Gasper swim freely in the blue sky of heaven above."

"Sad to hear of your untimly passing.You now join my Mother and Father in Paradise in that aquarium in the sky."

"We know you are in a better place now !! Say hello to Jazz and Elvis !!"

"You were an inspiration to us all!!!!"

"Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you."

"Gasper was the first animal I met at the Georgia Aquarium. From him I learned that a marine creature can possess intelligence, intuition, and the ability to extend kindness to others. What else would we expect from one with "a heart as big as a whale?""

"Gasper, you will be truly missed. Although, we hadn't yet visited the Aquarium, we visited the website several times."

"We will miss you Gasper. You are free to swim."

"The hardest part of having pets is knowing someday we have to let them go--but--it is made easier knowing we shared a bond with them & there were happy moments shared."

"You were such a happy little guy and made others feel the same. I know you're in a much better place now...still swimming and blowing bubbles."

"It's sad to loose a friend."

"I loved this whale!"

"We visited the aquarium for a 2006 kickoff meeting with Verizon Wireless. Gasper was a sight to see."

"I am so saddened to hear of Casper's death. My thoughts and prayers are with his caretakers."