Amanda Cajander
1827–1871 (age 44)
Biography
Amanda Cajander (1827–1871) chose nursing as a calling, tending to the wounded and the ill with firm hands and a gentle voice. She quickly became known for her courage during crises and her ability to calm frightened families.
Her quiet heroism preserved lives and offered solace to many, and she is remembered with deep gratitude among the roll of caregivers honored at Hietaniemi cemetery.