Below is an context that describes a sql query, paired with an question that provides further information. Write an answer that appropriately completes the request.  # noqa: E501
### Context:
CREATE TABLE table_name_69 (reason_of_departure VARCHAR, date_outgoing VARCHAR)
### Question:
Why did the manager who departed on August 1, 2008 leave?
### Answer:
SELECT reason_of_departure FROM table_name_69 WHERE date_outgoing = "august 1, 2008"